I did not ask how Daniel had done it.

I did not need instructions.

I needed the conclusion.

The exposure was not consistent with everyone simply eating from one accidentally contaminated batch.

The prosecution’s theory became deliberate administration.

Daniel’s defense still disputed intent.

But “accident” had become increasingly difficult.

PART 22 — THE LOCK RECEIPT

Prosecutors wanted to know whether the toolbox had always been secured.

Daniel claimed it was routinely locked because he stored hazardous tools and medication.