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…

with Jenna the day before the assault had narrowed the case around the easier suspect.

Ava read the printout twice, not because the words were unclear, but because she understood what they might mean.

Carver leaned against the wall. “Mallory pays Pierce. Pierce’s phone is near Jenna’s building. Pierce’s car may be in the area. A kid draws the red tie continue reading …