Summary

In Chapter 11, Libby tries to get in touch with her father, but he’s not at the shelter Ben told her about. She leaves a message, but the attendant tells her Runner has a habit of coming and going and has no idea when he will be back. Libby meets with Lyle and tells him about how the meeting went. She confesses that she believes Ben is innocent. Lyle tells her his theory, that Lou Cates killed the family because Krissi had just accused Ben of molesting her.

Libby has no idea about Krissi or molestation charges. The charges were never substantiated, probably because of the murder. However, word had apparently leaked out about the allegations. The rumors hurt Ben’s case. Lou had previously gone to prison for manslaughter, which Lyle uses as further evidence. Libby gets in touch with Krissi’s mother...