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Secrets of the Snake Farm

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The State's Theory of Motive Isn't True

The defense said the state's theory of motive just wasn't true. Lindley was afraid because Ben had all the money that he would be able to put up a big fight for the kids And that she could lose out That I don't think ever entered Lindley's mind She said no, my mom was a social worker, I know how this works It takes a lot for courts to be willing to take kids away from their parents When those parents love them and are competent caretakers The defense said the whole case against Lindley was based on the words of three people who had very good reasons to lie.

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