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Chapter 14 - Lydia’s defense

Lydia said she believed Louisa stole the bracelet.

That part might have been genuine.

She had been manipulated by Heather.

But believing a three-year-old took jewelry did not justify:

Shaving her head.

Binding her.

Putting her outside barefoot in winter.

Lydia told police:

“It was for two minutes.”

Video timestamps and witness accounts suggested closer to six.

Still not an hour.

Still dangerous.

Still terrifying.

She said:

“My parents disciplined us harshly.”

The detective replied:

May you like

“She is three.”

Lydia looked away.

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