Visiting Judge Jonathan Hein sentenced Edward Jake Wagner to life in prison with the chance of parole in 32 years after 12 years on gun charges and then 20 for the murders of five of the eight victims.
Hein considered other participants' sentences and Wagner's cooperation with authorities while he was sentenced to life, despite having previously agreed to eight consecutive life sentences with no parole.
The judge reflected on human depravity, stating, 'Each generation has its own people who can prove the depths of depravity of human nature' in context of the crimes.
Victims' families expressed emotional confrontations, with Andrea Shoemaker referring to Jake Wagner as 'the spawn of Satan' during the hearings, showcasing the extent of community grief.
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