Minutes later, paramedics arrived, and Liliana was quickly assessed and taken to the hospital. As they left, José noticed a peculiar smell in the air, one that was hard to place but unsettling. He made a note to mention it to the detectives who would soon be combing through the house.

At the hospital, doctors worked swiftly to treat Liliana. The medical staff, accustomed to emergencies, were visibly moved by the little girl’s plight. It wasn’t long before they discovered the source of Liliana’s pain: she had ingested a substance that caused severe bloating and discomfort. The treatment was complicated but, fortunately, not life-threatening.