The streets of the small town had been quiet and peaceful until John Wright was found dead in his apartment. He had been brutally murdered, and when the police arrived on the scene, they were shocked by what they saw.
John's body had been beaten and slashed, there were signs all over his apartment that indicated he had been tortured before he was murdered. The killer had been very thorough in their work, taking their time to make sure that their victim suffered.
The victims family was devastated when they heard the news. They had known John since he was a child, and had liked him very much. The police launched an investigation but had trouble finding any leads.
For months, the case went cold until finally, out of the blue, police got a call from an anonymous tipster who had heard about the murder and had information on a possible suspect.
After further investigation, police were able to piece together enough evidence to build a case against a local man who had been known for his violent behaviour in the past.
The suspect was arrested and brought to justice for the murder of John Wright, the victim number one of a brutal crime. Although justice was served, it did not bring John back or erase the pain that his family felt. They would have to live with the loss and deal with their grief for the rest of their lives.