Chapter 12 - The Boston Courthouse
The following morning, a emergency bail revocation hearing was convened at the United States District Court in Boston.
Eleanor Vance stood before Federal Judge Katherine Brooks, wearing an orange prison jumpsuit over her shivering frame.
Her high-priced defense attorney, Richard Hayes, pleaded passionately for her release on house arrest.
"My client is a pillar of the Boston community and poses no flight risk, Your Honor," Hayes argued loudly.
Special Agent Sarah Miller stepped up to the prosecutor's podium, connecting a tablet to the courtroom display monitors.
"Your Honor, the government presents Exhibit A—security footage recorded inside the defendant's garage," Agent Miller announced.
The garage video played across six massive screens in the courtroom, echoing Lily's terrified screams through the speakers.
Several jury members gasped in horror, covering their mouths as they watched Eleanor lock the six-year-old child inside the freezer.
Judge Brooks slammed her gavel down with thunderous force, her face contorted in absolute disgust.
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"Bail is permanently revoked! The defendant will remain in federal custody until trial!" Judge Brooks ordered sternly.
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