During Family Breakfast, My Sister Hurled a Hot Frying Pan at My Daughter

She looked down over the top of her reading glasses at Vanessa and Patricia.

“The evidence of deliberate harm and the cover-up that followed is overwhelming and indisputable,” Judge Vance said.

Patricia got up from her chair in the front row of the gallery, smoothing her beige knit jacket with both hands.

“Your Honor, as head of this family, I need to explain the context of our home life,” Patricia said.

“Sit down, Mrs.

Whitmore, or the bailiff will take you into custody for contempt,” Judge Vance said.