Chapter 24
Chapter 24
Randall arrived the day before my trial and again, we met privately with my parents as he told me what to expect. He also advised my parents not to become emotional, as it could send the jury the wrong message. I tried hard to focus on what he was saying, but I was at the point where emotional exhaustion had become a daily occurrence. In short, I felt like s**t. One of the last things Randall said was, "Just let me do the talking".
Okay, I can do that.
The next day, I went through my usual morning routine. I wasn’t allowed to use an iron for my uniform and I clearly understood why. After all, who in their right mind would give any prisoner an iron? My uniform was brought out of storage, laundered, pressed, and given to me by one of the guards. After changing, I ch
