As Most of you Know (from FB)...the killer was sentenced today, following our verbal 'Impact statements" to the court.
count 1. 2nd Degree Murder of Amanda Rahshay Thomas --LIFE
count 2. 2nd Degree Murder of Carl Patrick Eppley---LIFE
count 3. Armed Criminal Action, 25 years.
This means he will not be eligible for parole until he is at least 90.
We Were Told he will appeal.. but that the prosecutors did an excellent job, so there is pretty much 'no chance' the decision will be over turned.
We were Also told to expect letters to come within the next 6 months about his 'parole hearing', and not to be alarmed. Despite him not being eligible, they will still conduct the process accordingly. (?)
We Sobbed and Cried........
When asked if mc had anything he wanted to say, the interpreter answered "he sends his apology to the families"...he didn't even turn around.
I told the reporter when he asked me if I felt like mc's apology was 'sincere'.
I said "He gets nothing from me. Not my scorn, not my rage. NOTHING. Has taken Enough. He died the Day he Killed Our Children. "I will continue to honor her name by doing what I can to help the others; those still trapped in Terror"
I Wish I could say it's over, but there are no days when it's 'OVER.
This chapter has just ended; albeit a lofty-chapter-at-that.
Tomorrow morning Kelcie and I will begin our 520 mile drive back to Nebraska.
I want to thank you ALL, Once Again, For the Support and Love You've given me over the last 2 1/2 years.
The PBT forum-peeps have become family....