According to Cameron, Adrian supplied paperwork he claimed came from a physician.
They tried to produce episodes that could be described as symptoms of a serious condition.
But when Maya became difficult to wake, Cameron panicked.
Adrian insisted they continue.
The bruises, investigators believed, were consistent with mishandling while she was impaired.
Vanessa later admitted that she had recognized the absence of proper medical authorization but had continued participating.
Each adult had a different excuse.
Cameron needed money.
Vanessa had been threatened.
Adrian was desperate.
None of those explanations changed the fact that Maya had been harmed.
One part of Cameron’s account haunted me.
During an early visit, Maya had cried and asked to call me.
Cameron said Adrian responded by telling her that Mommy would be disappointed if she didn’t cooperate.
My daughter had believed him.
That was how they controlled her.
Not just through fear.
Through love.
They used her desire to please us against her.
