At 2:27 a.m., My Dad Called: “Your Sister-in-Law Beat Me with a Baseball Bat—But She Told Police I Attacked Her Because I’m Mentally Ill”

her was easier than believing my own father was being hurt in his own house.”

“And tonight? The bat?”

“He tried to leave. He said he was calling his lawyer, calling you. She grabbed it before I even understood what was happening. I told her to stop. I did tell her to stop, Natalie, I swear to you.” His voice cracked. “But I didn’t grab her arm. I didn’t continue reading …