“One hundred ten thousand dollars,” Morales said.

“Taken out three years ago, just before Arthur died.

Richard signed your grandfather’s initials in the signature block, and the notary stamp matches the fraudulent seal from the shipping store.”

I laid my hands flat on the cool tabletop.

“He put a padlock on the basement door this afternoon.

He changed the front deadbolt and had Vance tell me I was locked out.”

“That’s an illegal self-help eviction under Ohio property law,” Morales said, her voice staying calm and analytical.