Chapter 16 - THE TRIAL OF VANESSA VANCE
Two months later, the high-profile criminal trial of Vanessa Vance commenced at the New York Supreme Court.
Vanessa sat at the defense table wearing a plain navy blue dress, her head bowed in quiet submission.
Prosecutor Thomas presented the physical evidence, holding up the steel golf club with Vanessa's fingerprints on the grip.
"The defendant attempted to eliminate a mother and child to protect her social position," Thomas told the jury.
Hannah took the witness stand, testifying with quiet grace and absolute clarity about the horrific attack in the kitchen.
Nathan sat in the front gallery row, his charcoal suit pristine as his steady presence gave Hannah unshakeable confidence.
The jury deliberated for less than two hours before returning a unanimous verdict of guilty on all counts.
Judge Miller sentenced Vanessa Vance to twenty-five years in federal prison without the possibility of early parole.
Vanessa wept hysterically as she was led out of the courtroom, vanishing into the dark corridors of the justice system.
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Nathan and Hannah walked out the courthouse front doors, greeted by cheering crowds and flashing news cameras.
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