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…

low enough that the jury could only watch posture. Graham argued contamination. Ava argued spontaneity and corroboration. The judge allowed the drawing to be marked for identification with a limiting instruction that sounded necessary and insufficient at the same time.

When questioning resumed, Ava did not push for more than Lily could give. She asked continue reading …