Chapter 19 - MASON’S MEMORY IS TESTEDVanessa’s defense counsel questions in deposition? Child witness protected, probably forensic interview not deposition ideally. Maybe evaluator reviews.
They point inconsistencies:
hand,
button,
exact phrase.
Expert says core stable.
More compelling: Mason admits one thing he was wrong about: He said Vanessa sat after Richard turned fully away, but later says Richard had turned back. This shows honesty, not rehearsed.
Mason says:
“I don’t remember that part. I remember she did it herself.”
The willingness to say don't know boosts credibility.
Vanessa insists child influenced by Richard.
But no contact before initial statement except family room. Mason blurted spontaneously after punch. That's strong.
His spontaneous statement captured by several relatives.
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No prior coaching.
Cumulative.
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Chapter 20 - THE TEXT MESSAGE SHE FORGOTElise provides full text thread after subpoena/voluntary.
Chapter 21 - THE DOCUMENT SHE PREPARED TOO EARLYBoard memo draft becomes decisive due version history.
Chapter 22 - VANESSA FINALLY STOPS DENYING EVERYTHINGConfession in mediated setting.
Chapter 23 - CONSEQUENCESVanessa and Daniel separate.
Chapter 24 - “YOU BELIEVED HER BEFORE I FINISHED ONE SENTENCE”Daniel finally apologizes.
Chapter 25 - THE BOY ON THE STAIRSMonths later audit closed.
