Evidence Library – What Matters Most
The records and events the system tried to move past, ignore, and bury.
The evidence that matters most.
Why Zaria's story cannot be erased.
1. Zaria's Used Her Voice
Evidence
THRIVE / CAS-referred therapy
CFSGE interviews, observations and CPIN records:
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Additional disclosures documented by CAS / therapist
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CAS Manager Crawford — verification upheld at trial
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Trial testimony — bio-father's counsel's response to this evidence
June 21, 2025 - Zaria-hospital-cops
Zaria asks why no one is listening to her, articulates she is safe with her momma, asserts her voice to the cops
"ENOUGH, I AM NOT GOING ANYWHERE"
August 27, 2023 - police attend
Why It Matters
Before the experts, lawyers, and judges, there was a child.
Zaria used her voice repeatedly, over time, and in different settings.
4. From Disclosure to "Alienation"
Disclosure → Verification → Complaint → “Alienation” narrative → Outcome changed → Mom blamed
August 22, 2022 disclosure audio and transcript
OPP and CAS interviews recording Zaria’s own words
September 2022 CAS verification of sexual harm
CFSGE supervised visits observe/document grooming behaviors by bio-father
October 26, 2022 verification letter
CFSGE CPIN notes confirming Zaria's statements as believed and not coached
Cheryl Crawford’s testimony rejecting coaching
Bio-father's discrimination complaint introducing an “alienation” narrative
February 2023 - 5 mins before court, CFSGE - Ashley Ciccone - advises Melanie they have administratively changed sexual harm verification to “inconclusive" - confirms having advised Adam Newton a week prior
CFSGE referred THRIVE Child & Youth Trauma Counseling - assessment report prepared and additional disclosures from Zaria to Esther (THIRVE) duty to report to CFSGE
NO licensed medical expert finding records risk of Mom to child
NO licensed or expert finding of parental alienation
Healing Family's assessment finding no indicators of parental alienation
Parenting proposals, reintegration efforts, and access requests made by Mom
Opposing counsel purjers during trial (transcripts) and court relies on false testimony re coaching and alienation
Comparison of Zaria’s direct disclosures with the later adult narrative
Why It Matters
The evidence began with what Zaria said.
The case shifted to blaming the parent who reported it.
Evidence
5. Non-Expert OCL Narrative
Evidence
Disputed Discontinued OCL report
Mom’s formal dispute challenging the report
Evidence showing how outdated the report had become by trial
Lisa Leiher’s curriculum vitae, qualifications, and disclosed training
Trial testimony confirming she was not qualified as an expert witness
Evidence concerning the limited nature of her “alienation” training
The amount and circumstances of her private interview time with Zaria
Calls/interviews with Lisa Leiher
Her treatment of Zaria’s sexual-abuse disclosures and the verified CAS finding
Comparison between her narrative and the evidence of CAS, police, treating professionals, and other witnesses
Evidence showing that no licensed medical professional established parental alienation
Assessment finding no indicators of parental alienation by Mom
OCL - Lisa Lieher - reiterates "highly intrusive" custody reversal in trial
"Alienating behaviors" of bio-father
Trial reasons showing the weight ultimately placed on the OCL narrative
The OCL narrative carried extraordinary weight in determining Zaria’s future.
Yet the report was disputed, discontinued, outdated, and advanced through a witness who was not qualified as an expert. It relied on limited information and failed to reconcile critical evidence that contradicted its narrative.
Why It Matters
6. What the Witnesses Actually Said
CAS testimony confirming the investigation and verified finding
Evidence about whether Mom coached or influenced Zaria
Police testimony about Zaria’s words, distress, and resistance
Medical, therapeutic, and school observations
Testimony about Mom’s protective actions and cooperation
Evidence about Adam’s conduct and institutional complaints
Admissions and contradictions revealed in cross-examination
Testimony that did not support the “alienation” narrative
Important witnesses or evidence that were never properly heard - including continued attempts to encourage Zaria if she so chose
Transcript excerpts compared directly with the judgment
Evidence
Why It Matters
The transcripts show what witnesses actually said under oath—not merely how their evidence was later summarized.
This section allows viewers to compare the testimony with the findings made and see what was confirmed, contradicted, minimized, or left out.
7. Executed Minutes of Settlement Confirming Existing Reintegration Agreement
Evidence
Signed Reintegration Agreement - AN
Signed Reintegration Agreement - MG
Executed Minutes of Settlement
Supporting professional materials
Why It Matters
The record shows that an agreed and existing reintegration framework already existed.
8. What Enforcement Looked Like
Evidence
June 20, 2025 - First Abduction Attempt
Video 1 - Z locks herself in room, explains to cop why she does not want to go
June 21, 2025 - Hospital Abduction Attempt
Video 1 - Cops coercing Z and threatening M
Video 2 - Z fights back/N screams "going to jail"
June 22, 2025 - Court Ordered Abduction
Police records - 2025-current (FOI requested)
Why It Matters
See what "enforcement" looked like.
9. Professional Warnings Ignored
Reintegration plan agreed to by both parents: MG - copy; AN - copy
Executed Minutes confirming the
reintegration process
CAS verification of sexual harm remained on record
OCL involvement and recommendations - custody reversal to Adam Newton repeatedly warned as "highly intrusive"
Expert guidance against abrupt separation
Justice Gomery - Court of Appeal stated: "Zaria and her mom would not be apart more than five weeks at worst"
Multiple professionals warned against disrupting reintegration
Existing therapeutic progress abandoned
Evidence
Why It Matters
This was not a failure to seek professional guidance. Professional guidance existed—and was ignored.
10. What Was Ordered.
What Actually Happened
Evidence
"goal of shared parenting"
The key judgment and order excerpts compared with the year that followed.
Why It Matters
11. Evidence Never Properly Heard
Ciccone - medical leave
Illaqua - MIA
Donna Vieraro - MIA
Evidence
Integrity of the Record
Motion to correct (disclosure date)
Why It Matters
Excluded evidence, unavailable witnesses, unheard merits, and records discovered later.
12. The Connections
Featured Evidence
Connections Map
Executive Summary
Evidence Binder
Why It Matters
Public confidence depends on transparency.
13. One Year Without Mom
Featured Evidence
✅ Parenting proposals
✅ Access-centre records
✅ Calendars and correspondence
✅ Missed milestones
Why It Matters
Zaria has a right to her mom.
Every system has stood back while their relationship is deliberately erased.
14. Erasure From Daily Life
Featured Evidence
✅ Lakewood Elementary School records
✅ Grand Erie District School Board correspondence
✅ Therapist records and access requests involving Shelley Boudrault
✅ Medical and dental information requests
✅ Parenting proposals and correspondence
✅ Requests for school, therapeutic, and day-to-day information
✅ Records showing denied, restricted, or unanswered requests
✅ Attempts to remain in Zaria's life met with police, threats, and gatekeeping.
Why It Matters
Zaria's abduction over 3 days.
The deliberate erasure every day since.
15. The Appeal
Featured Evidence
✅ Certificate of Perfection - CV-25-COA 0736
✅ Certificate of Perfection - CV-26-COA -0258
✅ June 29, 2026 hearing notice
✅ June 5, 2026 reasons
✅ Transfer materials
Why It Matters
The merits were never heard.
2. Verified Sexual Harm
Evidence
September 2022 verification
October 26, 2022 verification letter
Eligibility Spectrum records
Trial testimony confirms original finding
Why It Matters
Sexual harm was disclosed, investigated and verified.
3. Behind Closed Doors
The Change from "Verified" to "Inconclusive"
Evidence
Feb. 7, 2023 change letter
Feb. 16 letter to Melanie “recommended”
Feb. 16 letter to Adam “determined”
Adam initiates “alienation” complaint
ICRP panel records
Chantal Pepper (ICRP) testimony
No new investigation, facts, or evidence
Sexual harm was verified.
Then, behind closed doors, the outcome changed.
Why It Matters