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Crawford felt a chill as she realized Sara had discovered the plot against her. “I’ve been secretly recording David’s calls for the past week,” Sara continued. “He doesn’t know I’ve installed a voice recording app on my phone. Every time he makes these calls, I record them from the next room. The next recording was from July 25, 2017. “It’s worse than I thought,” Sara said, her voice shaking.
David is working with District Attorney Robert Kane and Detective Linda Morrison. They’re planning to murder a homeless man and use his body to stage David’s death. Then they’ll plant evidence to make it look like I killed my husband. Crawford realized that Sara had been gathering evidence of the conspiracy for months before it happened. “I called Dr. Thompson today,” Sara continued. “He’s been our family veterinarian for years, and I trust him completely.”
I told him the danger I’m in, and he suggested something that could save my life if this plan goes well. The recording stopped, and then Sara’s voice returned. Dr. Thompson said we could implant a storage device in Max’s neck. If I’m arrested and I can’t prove my innocence through normal legal channels, perhaps the evidence hidden in Max can save me. It sounds crazy, but it might be my only hope.
Another recording from August 5, 2017, revealed how the procedure had been carried out. “Dr. Thompson performed the surgery today,” Sara said. “Max was very brave. We implanted a micro SD card with copies of all the recordings I’ve made. If something happens to me and Max ever ends up in jail, maybe someone will discover the truth.” Crawford looked at Max, who lay peacefully on the examination table. This brave dog had been carrying proof of Sara’s innocence for over six months.
Sara’s last recording was heartbreaking. If you’re listening to this, it means my worst fears have come true. David has managed to frame me, and I’m likely going to die for a crime I didn’t commit. But please know that Max has proof of my innocence. He’s not just my dog; he’s my only hope for justice. At 8:30 a.m., just 30 minutes before Sara’s execution, Crawford picked up his phone and dialed the FBI’s Houston office.
This is Warden Crawford at Hansville Prison. I need to speak with Officer Martinez immediately. We have evidence of a conspiracy involving District Attorney Robert Kane and Detective Linda Morrison. While waiting for the FBI, Crawford called Governor Richards’ emergency number. Governor, this is Jim Crawford. I need an immediate stay of Sarah Mitchell’s execution. We have recordings that prove her innocence and that her husband faked his death. Jim, you better be absolutely sure, the governor replied.
I can’t stop an execution based on claims alone. Sir, we have 43 audio recordings of the real conspirators planning it all. David Mitchell is alive and living in Mexico under a false identity. Torres continued to verify the recordings as Crawford made his calls. The audio files were authentic, with no signs of tampering or editing. The voices matched known recordings of Kane, Morrison, and David Mitchell. At 8:45 a.m., FBI agents stormed the prison.
Officer Martinez took charge of the evidence, while Officer Rodriguez coordinated the arrests. “We need the current location of David Mitell,” Martinez said, listening to the recordings through his headset. “According to these records, he lives in Tijuana as Richard Stone,” Crawford replied. Rodriguez was already on his radio. All units have arrest warrants for Robert Kane, Linda Morrison, and Edward Walsh. Kane should be at the courthouse. Morrison at his home. Walsh is at the county morgue.
The operation unfolded with military precision. Teams of agents sped through Houston to arrest the conspirators before they could escape or destroy evidence. At 8:50 a.m., Agent Martinez called Mexican authorities. “We need immediate help locating an American fugitive in Tijuana, David Mitchell, now using the identity of Richard Stone.” Crawford looked nervously at his watch. There were 10 minutes left until Sara’s execution. Despite all the evidence, they could stop the process in time.
Agent Rodriguez’s radio crackled with the latest news. Kan was being held at the courthouse. Morrison was arrested at her home. But Walsh, the voice stopped. Walsh is dead, sir. He apparently committed suicide. He left a note with his confession. Crowford felt a mixture of relief and horror. The conspiracy was unraveling, but one of the criminals had chosen to take his own life rather than face justice. At 8:55, A&M, Crowford’s phone rang.
It was Governor Richards. Jim, based on the evidence your FBI contacts have shown me, I’m going to grant an immediate stay of execution. Sara Mitell’s death sentence is hereby suspended pending a full investigation. As Crowford hung up the phone, he realized they had accomplished the impossible. With only a 5-minute window to spare, they had saved an innocent woman’s life. By 10 a.m., the FBI had the three surviving conspirators in custody.
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