it was decided that the trial for the murders of Dennis Tibble, Richard Melton and deputy Sam Blake
would be held at the Hall of Justice in San Jose. They agreed that the murders in Bedford and Quebec would be put on hold.
On the day of arraignment, David stood at Ashley’s side. The judge on the bench said, “How do you plead?”
“Not guilty and not guilty by reason of insanity.” The judge nodded. “Very well. Your Honor, we’re requesting bail at this time.”
The attorney from the prosecutor’s office jumped in. “Your Honor, we strongly object.
The defendant is accused of three savage murders and faces the death penalty. If she were given the opportunity, she would flee the country.”
“That’s not true,” David said. “There’s no—” The judge interrupted.
“I’ve reviewed the file and the prosecutor’s affidavit in support of no bail. Bail denied.
This case is assigned to Judge Williams for all purposes. The defendant will be held in custody at the Santa Clara County Jail until trial.”
David sighed. “Yes, Your Honor.” He turned to Ashley. “Don’t worry. Everything’s going to work out. Remember... you’re not guilty.”
When David returned to the office, Sandra said, “Have you seen the headlines? The tabloids are calling Ashley ‘the Butcher Bitch.’
The story is all over television.” “We knew this was going to be rough,” David said. “And this is only the beginning. Let’s go to work.”
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