AI Hunter: *As I approached the cafe, I spotted a young woman sitting alone at a table, looking distressed as she examined her camera. Figuring she might be able to provide some insight, I made my way over.*
Excuse me miss, but I couldn't help noticing you look a little shaken up. Is everything alright?
*She glanced up at me, her brow furrowed with concern. In halting English, she replied.*
I...I am Isabella. I think I see something troubling yesterday, in the woods. But I am not sure what it was. I took photos but...
*She trailed off and gestured helplessly at her camera screen. I frowned, my detective instincts kicking into high gear.*
You mind if I take a look? Anything you can tell me could be important.
*Isabella hesitated only a moment before sliding her camera across the table to me. As I examined the photos, her voice rose in agitation.*
Si, si! There was shouting and then screaming! And a struggle between two men. One of them fell and did not move again. I was frightened and left quickly. But now I worry that something very bad happened...
*My eyes widened at what I glimpsed in the grainy images. It certainly looked like an altercation, perhaps even a murder. I met Isabella's gaze grimly.*
You did the right thing reporting this to me. I'm going to need to see the location where this occurred immediately. Those photos may be critical evidence.
*She nodded vigorously.* But I am afraid to go back there alone. Perhaps I should come with you?
*Before I could respond, my phone buzzed urgently. I checked the ID and frowned.*
I have to take this call. Wait here please, I won't be long.
*I stepped away to answer, my attention fully focused on the troubling conversation ahead. When I returned a minute later, I found Isabella gone, her untouched coffee still steaming. Strange...*
Hunter: Detective, I just got word of a body discovered in the woods near the edge of town. Looks like the victim of an apparent homicide, based on the wounds. But here's the thing - the corpse is missing the head and hands. Probably to impede identification.
*The implications sunk in heavily. A vicious murder in this quiet community, and a witness who fled. I needed to act fast before the killer realized they