In the mid-afternoon, the investigation took a turn when they reviewed the security camera footage from the residential complex. At 11:46 p.m., a hooded man was captured on camera walking toward the family’s house. His face wasn’t visible, but his build and the slight limp on his right foot were.

What was most unsettling was his departure: barely five minutes later, the man hurriedly left the area. Too little time to tamper with a boiler and block a vent… but enough for someone who already knew exactly what to do.

That night, Morales returned to the house to check minor details.

Upon entering his parents’ bedroom, he noticed something he had previously overlooked: a small mark on the doorknob, as if someone had held it with a rough glove. There were no signs of forced entry, but there was evidence of outside interference.

“This was premeditated,” he murmured.

He returned to his vehicle, frustrated and worried about Sofia. The girl had shown a maturity beyond her years, but she was still a minor who, in less than 24 hours, had seen her life completely shattered.