A 9-year-old called her father from the hospital after a terrifying night—he stayed calm, knowing one surviving piece of evidence could expose everything

saw her smile.

Paige’s cooperation remained essential.

She gave investigators the original phone.

Technical reviewers confirmed the video’s timing and continuity.

Her account explained why the recording moved from the window to the hallway and why it ended when Luke reached the bedroom door.

She had been afraid.

She had also understood that deleting the continue reading …