Inside the dimly lit room, the officers were met with an eerie silence that hung heavily in the air. A quick glance revealed the girl’s parents lying motionless on the bed, as if frozen in time. The officers approached cautiously, their professional instincts kicking in as they surveyed the scene.

The couple appeared peaceful, almost as if they were merely sleeping. Yet, there was a disconcerting stillness about them that set the officers on edge. They called out to the couple, but received no response. The officers exchanged concerned looks, and one of them quickly checked for a pulse on each of the parents. To their dismay, neither had a detectable heartbeat.

Realizing the gravity of the situation, the officers promptly radioed for backup and medical assistance. They stepped back, taking care not to disturb the scene, which was now a potential crime site. The little girl lingered in the doorway, her eyes wide with a mixture of confusion and fear.One of the officers knelt down to her level, his voice gentle but firm. “You did the right thing by calling us,” he assured her. “We’re going to take care of everything now.”

As they waited for the paramedics and detectives to arrive, the officers gently led the girl to the living room, trying to distract her with small talk to ease her evident distress. They learned her name was Lily, and that it was just her and her parents living in the house. As the minutes ticked by, Lily slowly began to open up, revealing snippets of the evening leading up to her call.

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.

Hours passed as the house transformed into a bustling hive of activity, with forensic teams collecting evidence and officers canvassing the neighborhood for witnesses. Meanwhile, Lily was placed in the care of a compassionate social worker, who promised to stay with her throughout the process.