SHE CHAINED THE SHERIFF’S SICK FIVE-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER IN 95-DEGREE HEAT — THEN HE DISCOVERED THE SECOND HEART ALARM HAD BEEN PLANNED BEFORE SHE ARRIVED
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Chapter 27 - EMMA COMES HOMEEmma came home four days after the porch.
She refused to step onto our front porch.
I did not understand at first.
Then saw her eyes.
Wooden column.
Railing.
Heat.
Chain memory.
“We can go through the garage.”
She nodded.
For three weeks, we used the garage.
Then one morning, she stood inside the front door.
Looked at the porch.
“Can we paint it?”
“What color?”
“Blue.”
The porch was white.
County historical board probably hated bright blue.
I did not care.
We painted it.
Emma helped with one small brush.
No chains.
May you like
No clipboard.
No rules about staying clean.
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Chapter 28 - MY DISCIPLINARY HEARINGThe county commission held my hearing six weeks later.
Chapter 30 - DIANA’S TRIALThe courtroom was full.
Chapter 31 - EMMA DOES NOT TESTIFY IN OPEN COURTHer forensic interview was used.
Chapter 32 - LAURA’S CASEDiana’s charges expanded.
Chapter 33 - DIANA TESTIFIESAgainst her attorneys’ advice, Diana took the stand.
Chapter 34 - THE VERDICTDiana was convicted on multiple felony counts.
