Three months later the official court trial began in downtown Dallas city.
The high courtroom was packed with news reporters and curious city locals.
Evelyn sat at the defense table wearing a simple orange prison jumpsuit.
Her shiny golden dress and expensive jewelry were nowhere to be seen.
The judge looked sternly over his glasses at the official jury panel.
Judge Vance: The court has reviewed all physical evidence and DNA records.
Prosecutor: The defendant knowingly bribed medical staff and stole an infant.
Defense Attorney: My client suffered from severe mental distress and heartbreak.
Judge Vance: Heartbreak does not excuse breaking the law so severely Mrs. Sterling.
Clara took the witness stand with her head held high and proud.
She spoke clearly about the day her child was taken from her.
She explained how she took the maid job to stay near him.
The jury listened intently to every single word of her emotional story.
Many people in the courtroom wiped away silent tears as she spoke.
After two hours of deliberation the jury returned to the room.
Judge Vance: How does the jury find the defendant on count one?
Jury Foreman: We find the defendant guilty on all criminal charges sir.
Evelyn put her hands over her face and sobbed loudly in despair.
The judge slammed his heavy wooden gavel down on the solid desk.
Judge Vance: I sentence you to ten years in state prison without parole.
Richard felt a heavy weight lift off his chest inside the courtroom.
Justice had finally been served for Clara and little baby Leo.
Evelyn was led away by guards to serve her long prison sentence.
Richard walked over to Clara and offered her his right hand.
She shook his hand and smiled warmly for the first time in months.
The legal battle was over and the truth had won the day.