While I was on vacation with my cousins, my phone lit up with one message: “Get on a plane home. Don’t tell your parents you’re coming.” When I landed, an attorney and two investigators
Six months later, Martin accepted a plea deal. Elaine accepted one as well. His sentence was long enough that he would probably die in prison. Hers was shorter, with the possibility of parole after several years.
At sentencing, I gave a statement.
I stood before the court with Thomas behind me and Margaret beside me. My hands trembled,continue reading …
