1. The detective was investigating a series of stranglings in the neighborhood.
2. The stranglings were all committed with the same type of rope.
3. The police believe the stranglings may be linked to a serial killer.
4. The community was on edge after news of the stranglings spread.
5. The stranglings had a chilling effect on the small town.
6. Detectives were working around the clock to solve the stranglings.
7. The stranglings were the talk of the town.
8. The stranglings had residents locking their doors at night.
9. The stranglings left a trail of fear and uncertainty in their wake.
10. The perpetrator of the stranglings was finally caught and brought to justice.