I am glad I was here with all of you when we heard this just verdict announced. My husband (who telecommutes) came downstairs from his office and held my hand, God bless him.
I started this trial with an open mind. I knew it couldn't have been self defense but I was open to a verdict of less than first degree. But as I heard the evidence, I realized that she had plotted this murder, that she carried it out in a cruel manner, and that she had no remorse whatsoever. And her callousness in trying to destroy Travis's reputation was chilling. I very, very seldom think that the death penalty is warranted but I do in this case.