Chapter 10 - Walt Was Not Innocent
Walt’s first attorney statement said:
Mr. Hayes was unaware of any improper confinement or financial misconduct undertaken by his wife.
That lasted four days.
Bank records showed his signature on nine ordinary distribution requests under $10,000.
Some legitimate.
Some false.
His debit card used trust derived funds at Riverstone Casino.
His truck loan received $7,500 from account.
Texts:
WALT:
We need stop using Lizzy money for casino.
GLORIA:
Then stop losing.
WALT:
I’m serious.
GLORIA:
We’re owed for babysitting.
WALT:
Not this much.
That made him look conflicted.
Then another:
GLORIA:
School lady called again.
WALT:
Keep Lizzy out of sight until this blows over.
There.
He knew school issue.
Another:
WALT:
Did you lock pantry?
GLORIA:
Yes.
WALT:
Good.
Another:
GLORIA:
She called Ian crying again.
WALT:
Take phone.
He knew control.
Maybe not every forged trust signature.
But enough.
When confronted, Walt admitted:
He knew Gloria used monthly benefits for household.
He believed guardians deserved compensation.
He knew Lizzy was locked in closet “for short periods.”
He knew they left her alone final night.
He denied knowing my signature was forged.
That part investigators believed initially.
Then they found scan of my signature on his desktop.
He said Gloria used computer.
Could be.
No proof he created.
May you like
Charges separated.
Not everyone equally responsible for every act.
