Chapter 15 - The Grand Jury Indicts Rachel on Multiple Felony Counts
Following an expedited emergency review of Sarah’s diary and forensic brake inspection reports, the grand jury convened.
Detective Miller presented the new homicide evidence alongside the existing financial and child abuse files.
The grand jury voted unanimously to return a formal indictment on all counts, including first-degree murder.
News vans crowded outside the county jail as reporters broadcasted the shocking development nationwide.
Aunt Clara’s phone calls to media outlets were ignored as the public turned completely against the family.
Rachel was transferred from the local holding facility to a maximum-security federal detention center downtown.
There would be no special privileges, no comfortable house arrest, and no escape from justice.
Michael watched the evening news broadcast with Emma sitting safely on his lap eating popcorn.
“The bad lady is going to stay in timeout forever, right Daddy?” Emma asked innocently.
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“Forever and ever, sweetheart,” Michael replied softly, kissing the top of her head.
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