Detective Jameson sat at his desk, sipping his cold coffee, staring at the file in front of him. The case of Emily Wilson's disappearance had been open for weeks, and he still had no leads. Emily was a 25-year-old nurse who had been working at the local hospital. She had been reported missing by her parents when she failed to show up for her shift.
A Frantic Search
Jameson had been working tirelessly to find Emily, but every lead had ended in a dead-end. The police had searched her apartment, interviewed her friends and family, and reviewed the security footage, but there was no sign of her.
A Glimmer of Hope
Just as Jameson was about to give up for the day, a knock on the door interrupted his thoughts. It was a young woman, nervous and fidgety.
The Witness
"Hi, Detective," she said. "My name is Sarah. I think I might have seen Emily the night she disappeared."
A Crucial Lead
Sarah explained that she had been walking home from a friend's house when she saw Emily arguing with someone in a parked car. She had been too far away to see the person's face, but she had taken note of the license plate number.
The Investigation
Jameson's eyes lit up as he took down the information. This could be the break they needed to find Emily. He asked Sarah to describe the car and the person she saw, and she provided as much detail as she could.
Next Steps
Jameson's next step was to track down the owner of the car. He typed the license plate number into the database and waited for the results.
The Car's Owner
The results came back, and Jameson's eyes widened as he saw the name: Richard Langley, a prominent businessman in town. Jameson knew that Langley had a reputation for being ruthless in his dealings.