He slid a stapled packet across the smooth wood.

The top page had the local police department’s seal stamped on it in thick black ink.

“The detective in the juvenile division took the case,” Mark said.

“He interviewed your sister Tuesday.”

I stared at the city seal.

My mouth went completely dry.

“Did Vanessa admit to what she did?” I asked.

“Vanessa went on the record officially,” Mark said.