Georgie SilvaroleVerified account @gsilvarole 8h8 hours ago
Tim Dean just arrived. Looks like we’re running a few minutes behind, but should be getting started pretty soon. I’m anticipating that the judge to sentence him to life without parole, but we’ll find out.
@DandC
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video clip: Georgie Silvarole on Twitter )
Shawn Dowd @sdowdphoto 8h8 hours ago
Tim Dean is brought into Wayne County Hall of Justice for sentencing this morning.
Georgie SilvaroleVerified account @gsilvarole 8h8 hours ago
They just brought Tim Dean in. He's in a black and white striped jumpsuit. Orange rubber shoes. His beard has grown out a bit.
Georgie SilvaroleVerified account @gsilvarole 8h8 hours ago
Ok, we're in the courtroom now. Families of Josh Niles and Amber Washburn are here. Things feel less tense than Charlene Childers' sentencing back in June -- lot more happy chatter as we're waiting for Judge Barrett.
Georgie SilvaroleVerified account @gsilvarole 8h8 hours ago
FWIW the happy chatter is over with. It's silent. Still waiting for Judge Barrett.
Georgie SilvaroleVerified account @gsilvarole 8h8 hours ago
He's in. We're getting started. Barrett asks everyone to be silent and respectful. "I know this has been long and hard and emotionally traumatic."
Barb and Kenny Niles are up. They're speaking now.
Georgie SilvaroleVerified account @gsilvarole 8h8 hours ago
Barb: "You totally destroyed a lot of families' lives." Says she will have Josh's nephews over to the house.
"Every now and then, I'll catch one of his nephews hugging his urn."
Tim is looking straight ahead, not making eye contact.
Georgie SilvaroleVerified account @gsilvarole 8h8 hours ago
Barb: "Him and Amber, they were wonderful people. ... She was a beautiful soul and you just shot her in the head. You're sick, you're a monster."
"I hope you rot in there and I hope you get what you deserve."
Georgie SilvaroleVerified account @gsilvarole 8h8 hours ago
Kenny, Josh's brother, spoke briefly. Angeline Van Halle (not sure about spelling, sorry) is speaking now.
She's Amber's sister. She's replaying the day of the shooting and the planning that was discussed in trial.
"Timothy Dean is a cold-blooded killer."
Georgie SilvaroleVerified account @gsilvarole 8h8 hours ago
"He should have turned around in Kansas, seen that accident as an omen." Says he had plenty of time to think about turning around but didn't. Josh and Amber's families had no idea that day would ruin their lives.
"There was no warning and they had no time to say goodbye."
Georgie SilvaroleVerified account @gsilvarole 8h8 hours ago
VanHalle: "Every holiday, birthday and every day in between, we mourn. We mourn because Timothy Dean senselessly took two people out of this world."
She turns to Judge Barrett: "Your honor, I urge you to never allow this man to be free from prison."