“Oh my god, oh my god, my baby, what happened to you?” Monica rushed into Jimmy’s room, where he was lying on the bed, his brother Mark at his side, while the family doctor attended to his injuries.

She froze as she stood next to him, her eyes widening at the full extent of his injuries. His face was horribly battered—it was a miracle they could still recognize him.

Tears welled up, but Monica blinked them back, turning to look at Mark.

“Who did this to him?”

Mark glanced at the doctor. His silence spoke volumes, signaling that he couldn’t disclose anything while the doctor was still in the room....