Adorned in jewels and perfectly sculpted high heels, Ella Bountiful appeared ravishing in her vibrant auburn evening gown. Only minutes before, she had exited the pool at her country estate, even though her husband, Walter, had asked her to stay in the water with him while he continued to swim and enjoy the warm summer evening. He wasn’t a strong swimmer, so he preferred having someone with him in the pool, just in case ... Ella’s quick exit from the water caught him off guard; she had to get ready for the party to be held that evening at the home of her best friend, Scarlett Homecoming. Since Walter was not planning on leaving for the party until 8:00 PM, he did not want her to leave. They argued until Ella departed for the party at 7:30 PM sharp, where she deeply enjoyed her time with good friends and fun conversation. She left the party at exactly 10:30 PM, after inviting a few of her closest friends, Liam and Lexie, back to her home for a game of cards. After walking around the corner and down the street to get their car, Liam and Lexie arrived at the Bountiful home about fifteen minutes after Ella. As they walked up the path leading to the large, heavy oak front door to the Bountiful home, the pool area lay on their left. Before Liam and Lexie got within 15 feet of this door, they heard a loud and frantic commotion emanating from the pool area. The pool was surrounded by a wall of ferns and hedges eight feet high. The two scurried to find an entry point, and when they finally found a way in, they saw Ella, standing near Walter who was lying helpless facedown on the cold concrete. Upon seeing her friends, Ella called out, “Hurry, come quick. When I got home, I heard a splash from the pool. I raced out to find Walter at the bottom of the deep end. I pulled him out and tried to give him CPR, but he’s still not breathing! Call the police immediately!” Lexie called 9-1-1 on her cell phone as Liam and Ella tried to revive Walter. However, it was too late. The ambulance was there in a matter of minutes, followed by a police car and a fire truck. These first responders began to question the three adults as to what happened, when, and who might be involved.