Frank Sato Felix, 33, received three consecutive life sentences, without parole, for his role in the 2016 murders of Jennifer and Christopher Yost and their friend, Arthur Billy Boucher. Prosecutors highlighted Felix's obsession with the Yosts' daughter as a motive for the brutal killings, carried out in the early hours while the victims slept. During sentencing, Felix expressed remorse but described himself as a beast. Victim impact statements from family members detailed the lasting trauma and grief inflicted on the victims' loved ones, especially the Yosts' young children who found their parents dead.
During sentencing, Frank Sato Felix, after being labeled as a mastermind behind the triple killings, expressed deep remorse for his actions, stating he would trade places with the victims.
Amy Rutherford, victim impact statement speaker, spoke of the irreparable damage the murders caused, stating that no sentence can eliminate the horror of that night or ease the continuous grief of the families.
Felix's attorney described the murders as brutal and senseless, emphasizing that Felix will age in prison and his remorse, while profound, may never truly comfort the victim's families.
Rutherford's poignant words highlighted the enduring impact on the Yosts' two younger children, marking milestones tinged with the grief of having discovered their parents deceased.
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