According to Lily, her parents had put her to bed after dinner, just like any other night. She’d fallen asleep easily, secure in the knowledge that they were in the next room. It wasn’t until she awoke from a bad dream that she realized something was wrong. She’d gone to their room for comfort, only to find them unresponsive. Her attempts to wake them had been futile, prompting her to reach out for help.

When the paramedics arrived, they confirmed what the officers had feared: both parents were deceased. The situation was now officially a police investigation. The detectives took over, combing through the house for any clues that might explain the sudden tragedy.