But it all has to be assessed and corroborated where possible.”

He did not give me a rule saying a woman three miles away could never be charged.

He also did not charge her to make the story feel complete.

The search and records work continued.

“They’ve changed their accounts,” I said.

“That’s why we’re preserving each one.”

Arthur said I had insisted on riding in the back because I felt unwell.

David said he had not noticed the cord.