Getting Justice For our daughter

impact statement part 2

Lena's: POV
We were up bright and early dressed and ready for our final Day in court
Alex requested for a speedy trial
Which the judge Donnelly granted
Where sitting down having breakfast
I can't barely to eat anything accept for some wheat toast with a of hot cup chamomile tea. I took my ain't anxiety medicine, which consist of a small white tablet called Xanax which took effect immediately, as l feel myself begin to calm down. Stef was watching the news on her cell,
I got up from the table and picked up the dishes and loaded them in the dishwasher. And wiped the table down, baby l'm up stairs for a bit
I said to Stef. Okay love we need to leave here around 8:30 am sharp
Stef says, l know that Stephanie
Lena didn't mean to snap out on her wife. Sorry babe l didn't mean to lose my temper just now, l just hate we have to face that man again in the courtroom again. The whole thing is starting to irritate me, l wanna go see Francesca after we get finished Lena said, we can swing by the Walmart and pick her out something to help lift up her spirits Stef tells me. I'm sure Francesca would love that, maybe we could order out while we're there cause you know she won't eat that hospital food. Lena responds as she heads up the stairs and enter inside the bedroom then closed the door
I put on some calming to calm my spirit down, as the music begins to play. I close my eyes to center myself taking some cleansing breaths in and out slowly, l feel the tension leave my body as I pray to the Lord above for guidance to help me find inner peace for my family. My mother used to do this ritual every morning at 5 am
I never fully understand the meaning behind, l remember my dad telling me mom was a spiritual person
Who went attended church services on Saturdays. I wear the gold cross she used to wear faithfully, it was before long l was on my knees praying. Until I heard God's voice saying justice will be served, that's all I needed to hear. to get me through this day, l stood up folded my white cloth. Grabbed my bag and cell phone went back down the steps, to see Stef waiting for me. Baby you feel a little better. she asks me, l'm getting there
I respond. As we walk out the door
Sharon and Jenna were meeting us at the courthouse, we got into the car
And headed down town. Stef held my hand the entire drive to our destination, we were going in court room D this time. After driving twenty minutes, Stef parked in the parking garage. I could see TV crew and the media were in front of the courthouse
The guard escorted us down the hall
And went into the crowded room full of people. We had to sit up at the front
Alex was going over here paperwork
She looks up and we exchanged greetings, her wife was sitting behind us. All rise the honorable judge Donnelly is here, the older woman came out you all can be seated
Everybody sit down. Today Mrs. Foster Adams would like to make impact statement against the defended the says to the judge Donnelly speaks with seriousness in his voice, the floor is yours Mrs. Foster Adams. Stef stands up to her feet, on behalf of myself and wife
Words cannot begin to describe
The pain you caused my family
How could you take such a sweet and innocent little girl and hurt her the way you. Now she has to live with the trauma you inflicted on to, my wife and I have spent more nights holding our daughter in our arms from the terrible nightmares she has every night as she cries, the day you decided to take her from our lives. Was the worst day of our lives, you had the nerve to become friends with our thirdteen year old son. For your own sick twisted pleasure, now Francesca has to live with the scars anxiety attacks due to the assault you caused
She will never lend a normal life after what you done to her physically mentally psychologically and emotionally. She's frighten when people come near her, we have insure her 24/7 nones gonna hurt her.
She's scared to eat at times thinking she's going to get beaten if she eat all her food, you broke her spirit
With God's help hopefully she over come. We saw photos of the bruises all over her body, l hope you spend the rest of your days thinking about what you her through. No girl should never have to experience that kinda torcher, you kept her lock up in a room like a cage animal or something
Stef turned to see Lena had tears in her eyes. As well as a few people in the jury box, Stef said her peace and sat down beside her wife holding her hand. Thank you for that heart felt impact statement Mrs. Foster Adams
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family judge Donnelly tells me, thank you your honor Stef said
Any more questions as we proceed judge Donnelly asked the district attorney and the defense attorney
The defends lawyer stands up and makes a pled on his clients behalf hoping he'll score brownie points with the jury but they won't budging
Your honor you have heard all the testimonials in this courtroom today
How do we really know that this innocent little girl is telling the truth about what my client did to her.
Who's to say this is a made up story
And she is accusing my client of these vicious lies she's telling. Objection your honor Alex States, stick to the facts Mr. Bradley the judge Donnelly says, may I approach the bench your honor Alex asks. Yes you may Mrs. Cabot Benson, the blonde walks up to up to the judges desk. I have a written letter from Francesca herself stating in full detail what transpired between her and the defended in that castle where she kept chain up daily
And I quote mister told me to call him Daddy and told me that if l wanted to eat supper l had to touch him or l would be punished, does that sound like a made up story from a nine year old child Alex asked. Bradley knew he client story didn't add up up correctly
He's been playing him all along, Bradley turns facing the man he's defending and sees a smirk on brain's face, no further questions your honor
Can we move the sentencing please
Bradley asks the judge. Has the jury reached a verdict, would the defended stand. The older woman asked, the man stood. Yes we have your honor, we fine the defended guilty on all charges. No sound was utter in the courtroom brain was appalled after hearing the guilt word
He will received the death plenty by lethal injection in a week from today
Guard escorted this man out of my sight, judge Donnelly said. Courts dismissed.