Another crucial block of evidence that Sir Thomas and his experts failed to mention (even though it was clearly relevant under the inquiry’s terms of reference) was that relating to Zelda Cypress. Zelda was the oldest and most believable child witness. Her allegations were credible. As her baby sitter, Peter Ellis had the opportunity to offend. The jury returned guilty verdicts on all her charges. Two years after the trial, she retracted her allegations. Thereafter, she never wavered from her retraction.

Lynley Hood, A City Possessed, loc. 3460