Sherlyn Shotwell's vital testimony

Sherlyn Shotwell, Rhonda Lee's mother, provided crucial testimony under oath during Rhonda's trial. Her insights offer a deeply personal and critical perspective on Rhonda's struggles with bipolar disorder, the volatile nature of her relationship with Jimmy Joste, and the profound concerns she held for her daughter and grandson, John Chandler. Sherlyn's testimony reveals the challenging circumstances Rhonda faced, shedding light on her mental state and the complex family dynamics that are essential for understanding the full truth of her situation.

"Rhonda went to visit a friend. She had a power outage at her home and she went to visit her friend in San Antonio. Her friend called to say Rhonda was talking about my grandson being the reincarnation of Jesus Christ and that she was Mary, and because she is bipolar, I had great concern for Rhonda's safety and well-being as well as my grandson."

Sherlyn Shotwell, Trial Testimony (Volume 12, 01:56:19)

"[Jimmy] didn't want me to see my daughter or my grandson... And did he take steps to see to it that you in fact could not communicate? Yes, in some cases."

Sherlyn Shotwell, Trial Testimony (Volume 12, 01:55:05)

"When she called me from Barton Creek, she had left Jimmy... and told me to come and get John Chandler, she wanted me to take care of him... and she came to Houston as well."

Sherlyn Shotwell, Trial Testimony (Volume 12, 02:01:10)

"I was very concerned with her mental state and the safety of herself and my grandson."

Sherlyn Shotwell, Rhonda Lee's Mother