"If those people who shot my son, if they had gotten to know my son, they wouldn't have killed my son. My son had such a big heart, and they shot my son in his heart. If they had gotten to know my son, they would have loved him too, because everyone loved my son. Guys, I don't wish this on my worst enemy."
"This sentence reflects an unthinkable betrayal by parents who are meant to protect their children from harm. Pearlene was denied the chance to grow up and become who she was meant to be. There is no punishment that can restore the loss of life."
"For over three years, Anna's family and friends have waited for justice. Today the jury has spoken, returned its guilty verdict for first-degree murder against this sociopath and justice has arrived."
Kayla Alvarenga was found guilty of first-degree murder, first-degree kidnapping, second-degree robbery, and fourth-degree conspiracy after orchestrating the kidnapping and killing of Linver Ortiz Ponce.
Catherine Nevin claimed that a hooded man had threatened her with a weapon, tied her up, and ransacked the pub, leading to her husband's murder.