Detective Jameson stared out the rain-spattered office window thoughtfully. Gloomy clouds obscured the normally vibrant city skyline completely outside. The phone on his cluttered desk rang loudly in silence. Jameson sighed deeply before lifting the receiver slowly to ear. A familiar voice crackled through static on the other end. Officer Davis reported a murder at the old mansion estate. Jameson arrived at the mansion in record time as requested. Sirens flashed as police swarmed the grounds and entrance. Davis greeted him solemnly at the ornate front door frame. A trail of blood led up the grand staircase to balcony.