They found no reliable indication that he had deliberately disappeared or staged the crash.

The report did not erase the dangerous period Ashley spent alone.

The family services case remained open while Andrew completed treatment and the household’s support plan was assessed.

Owen explained the findings to Andrew in plain language.

“Our job was to establish what happened.

It wasn’t to make you a hero or a villain.”

“That’s fair,” Andrew said.

“I’m sorry for what you and Ashley went through.”