Just moments before he was set to be executed, his eight-year-old daughter leaned in and whispered something that froze the guards in place… and within 24 hours, the entire state was brought to a standstill.

According to Ethan, Laura Foster had not died that night. He had found her barely alive and helped her flee before Michael could finish what he started. The body identified as Laura’s had been misidentified through falsified dental records. Laura had been hidden for years, terrified and pregnant, fearing for her life and her daughter’s safety.

Ethan claimed he had recordings — audio of Michael threatening Laura, and conversations involving Judge Brooks discussing how to “handle” Daniel and Emily to secure the conviction.