The man jumped out of his hiding spot, pulling the young woman into his arms.
He appeared to bite her neck, in actuality devouring her soul.
You could see the soul leaving her body appearing to willingly float up towards his throat.
The soul was the true life essence of any creature.
He carefully made a noose, expertly slipping her neck into it. He made it appear as if she had hung herself.
He had no idea that one major part of the procedure went wrong.