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…

to treat the drawing as identification by itself,” Ava said. “We’re asking that it be considered in connection with Lily’s prior statements and the physical evidence.”

Judge Whitcomb permitted the drawing for a limited purpose, then leaned toward Ava.

“Ms. Bennett, this line is narrow.”

“Yes, Your Honor.”

Ava meant it. That was what made her careful when continue reading …