ON MARCH 27, 1964, Ofelia, broke and disconsolate, asked Judge Clark to transfer custody of Martín to his brother. The action was filed and recorded on April 5, 1964 by County Court Clerk Melba C. Dick. Prior to that, Lita told Ofelia that she could stay in the house on Beacom Boulevard if she wanted to, but it would be best if she moved into the maid’s quarters, which had a separate entrance. “There was no way she could do that,” said Rosa Sanchez. “If Martín had at least recognized her, it would have been different. But since he didn’t—Vaya, she was even afraid that if he fell, if anything
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