Detective Graham arrived at the sprawling Victorian mansion. He surveyed the silent scene with a practiced gaze. A sprawling manor veiled the victim beneath shadows. Candlelight flickered, revealing signs of a scuffle. Detective Graham noted the shattered antique vase on the floor. Elegant furniture lay toppled, stirring the air with whispers. Footprints marked the carpet, a silent witness to the violence. Butler stood in the corner, face pale like a panicked ghost. Detective Graham tilted his head, questioning the timid figure. "What happened here, Mr. Jenkins?" he asked sharply.