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…

able to look anything but stunned. Graham entered alone.

He wore a gray tie.

Ava noticed. So did Lily.

The child sat with Denise on the front bench, Boone lying across her feet. When Graham came through the side door, Boone raised his head. He did not growl. He did not bark. He simply watched until Graham looked away.

Judge Whitcomb took the bench and continue reading …