Bursting through the battered front door, they found her packing up valuables, calm and collected. She froze when she saw them, her mask of innocence shattered forever. Jackie’s mouth fell open in shock as Sam and Heather confronted her. Before she could utter a word, Sam had dialed 911.
Within minutes of Sam’s 911 call, police sirens pierced the quiet neighborhood as multiple squad cars came racing down the street. Red and blue lights flashed brightly as the vehicles pulled into the driveway. Four uniformed officers emerged, hands poised on holsters as they cautiously approached the front door. Sam let them in, quickly explaining the situation. With guns drawn, the police moved through the ransacked home, clearing each room methodically.