Faced with forensic evidence, video logs, and financial records, his defense negotiated a plea agreement to avoid a full trial on all counts.

He received a significant state prison sentence along with court-ordered restitution.

Evelyn faced separate criminal charges for her role as an accessory.

I felt no satisfaction.

That surprised me.

For months, I thought hearing a judge deliver a sentence would bring complete relief.

It didn’t.

It just brought exhaustion.