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Chapter 12 - Preston Is Formally Charged With Attempted First-Degree Murder
District Attorney Marcus Sterling announced formal criminal charges against Preston Marchetti during a midday press briefing downtown.
The charges included attempted first-degree murder, evidence tampering, and child endangerment due to Poppy’s presence during the crime.
Television news networks broadcasted footage of Preston being transferred from county lockup to the maximum-security holding facility.
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His high-priced defense team attempted to argue chemical instability, but the security footage rendered their defense entirely obsolete.
Bail was denied outright by the superior court judge, citing extreme flight risk and the calculated nature of the poisoning.
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Chapter 13 - Financial Audits Uncover Preston’s Secret Debts And Policies
Chapter 14 - Madeline Files For Emergency Divorce And Sole Custody
Chapter 15 - Preston’s Defense Attorney Tries To Negotiate A Plea Deal
Chapter 16 - Sentencing Day Brings Closure To A Terrifying Nightmare
Chapter 17 - Madeline Rebuilds Her Life In A New City
Chapter 18 - Months Pass As Peaceful Stability Returns To Their World
