1942, Europe.

Soldiers find a boy surviving alone in the woods.

They make him a member of Hitler's army.

But what no one would know for decades, he was Jewish.

Could a story so unbelievable be true?

I'm Dan Goberg and from CBC's personally, Toy Soldier.

Available now, wherever you get your podcasts.

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Our barrister made the decision that he wanted to open the trial with Sheena.

My lord, the first witness I'm going to call is Sheena Walker.

There was an audible gasp as everyone looked to the back door in disbelief.

Most of the reporters weren't expecting Sheena Walker to be on the witness stand at all, let alone be first.

And she was all alone, because even though Officer Brian Slade had been with her every step, preparing her for this moment,

he was not there in the courtroom to see it.

I didn't go into court because they were worried that she might keep staring at me for reassurance

and the defence might pick her up and think, well, who is this person?

And try to get a little chink in the armour.

Yeah, I was asked not to.

As she moved toward the witness box, all eyes were on her, none more intently than those of her father. His eyes seemed to be reaching out, determined to meet hers, but he was boxed out

by the body of a support worker.

Sheena stumbled as she went up the step, was sworn in,

and then when the clerk whispered something that only she could hear,

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