(05/15/2012)
11:05 Mike Knoll: John Miner's morning update:
Tears flowed down convicted murderer Michael Rafferty's face as family members of Victoria Stafford described their nightmare since the eight-year-old Woodstock girl was slain.
In victim impact statements Tuesday, the family of Victoria directly addressed Rafferty for the first time.
Initially Rafferty appeared unmoved, but was openly crying by the time Daryn Stafford's statement was read to the court.
Rodney Stafford, Tori's dad, took the most direct shot at Stafford, calling him "a piece of ****" to applause from members of the audience.
The main and overflow courtroom's were jammed with people waiting outside to get in if a spot opened.
In his statement, Daryn talked about the scars left by Tori's killing, always having to look behind himself when he walked anywhere.
He also wrote about the destruction of his family and the fighting between family members, as well as the loss of love from his sister.
Rafferty, 31, was convicted Friday of first-degree murder, kidnapping and sexual assault causing bodily harm. He will be sentenced later today.
