Chapter 21 - Trial Begins
On Monday morning, hundreds of journalists crowded the courthouse steps as David escorted his twin sons and Clara inside.
Eleanor entered the courtroom flanked by two armed bailiffs, her face pale and averted from the flashing camera lights.
Prosecutor Gomez opened the trial with a powerful, emotional statement detailing the systematic cruelty and murder orchestrated by the defendant.
Clara took the witness stand first, delivering a compelling, unshakeable testimony regarding the months of child abuse.
She presented the digital voice recorder, the wooden stick, and her meticulous written logs to the twelve jurors.
May you like
The jury listened in rapt attention, horrified as the audio recordings of the children crying played through courtroom speakers.
Defense attorneys attempted cross-examination, but Clara's composure and truthfulness remained completely unblemished.
