They had no proof. He knew that they knew he had done it but they didn't have any proof.

It was
a huge distinction and it was the difference between him keeping his freedom or being locked
away for decades. They continued to question him, probing him for information that they could
use against him or find the proof they needed to put him away. He smiled and continued to block
their every inquiry by feigning his innocence for a crime they all knew he committed.

The light was out on the front porch of the house. This was strange. Judy couldn't remember a
time when she had ever seen it out. She hopped out of her car and walked to the door. It was
slightly ajar and she knew this meant something terrible. She gently pushed the door open and
hall her fears were realized. "Surprise! Happy Birthday!" everyone shouted.