At Her Twins’ Funeral, a Mother-in-Law Attacks the Grieving Mom—Then a Four-Year-Old Reveals What She Saw in Their Bottles.
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Chapter 23 - DIANE TESTIFIESDiane took the stand.
Risky.
She admitted giving the medication.
Her defense:
She believed the quantity was harmless.
She had used it before.
The twins appeared calmer.
She never intended injury.
The prosecutor asked:
“Did Grace know?”
“No.”
“Why not?”
“She overreacted.”
“Did a doctor approve?”
“No.”
“Did the medication label say it was for infants?”
“No.”
“Did you understand it made you sleepy?”
“Yes.”
“Is that why you gave it to the babies?”
Long pause.
“Yes.”
There.
Not murder intent.
May you like
Purpose.
Sleep.
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Chapter 24 - TREVOR TESTIFIESTrevor testified under his own agreement.
Chapter 25 - THE VERDICTSDiane was convicted on the principal reckless-homicide-related counts supported by the jury’s findings, along with child-endangerment offenses.
Chapter 26 - EMMA ASKS THE QUESTIONEighteen months later, Emma asked:
Chapter 27 - The EndTwo years after Benjamin and Luke’s funeral, I went back to the chapel.
