The little girl hadn’t spoken since the night her mother was found on the kitchen floor! Then the court dog lowered his head-and she whispered one sentence toward the defense table…

was not standing over the child. “Do you mean the man in your picture?”

Lily nodded.

Behind them, Graham closed a folder. The sound was small, but Lily flinched.

Judge Whitcomb noticed. “Ms. Bennett?”

Ava stood slowly. “Your Honor, the child has indicated she may have additional information. I’m requesting permission to ask limited questions outside the continue reading …