"I used to be a cop," he said. "I saw the system fail, time and time again. I decided to take matters into my own hands."

"Can you help me find out who killed my sister?" she asked Afimyhit, her voice barely above a whisper.

As the clock struck 1 a.m., Afimyhit vanished into the night, leaving Lena with more questions than answers.

Afimyhit's expression turned somber. "I'll do what I can," he said. "But be warned, my methods are not for the faint of heart."

"You're the one who's been making all the headlines," Lena said, trying to keep her voice steady.