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Chapter One

THE CAR SEAT

“I’m in it to win it.”

—Det. Gronn’s comment about his upcoming testimony

I stood. Melissa’s car seat sat hunched behind the witness stand. Her soul filled the courtroom.

This was her moment. I was only there because she was absent. I’m never really nervous. I’m amped up and ready for battle, but never nervous. I held the PowerPoint remote in my right hand. I took a deep but silent breath. I looked down.

I. . .

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