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Innocent people have been put in jail. However Mrs. Polomaine isn't one of them. She did something that is unexcusable and she should pay for it. She gets out in 18 years, Riley never gets to go back to her previous life. She will always have to fight this battle now. Rebecca's children will survive through family help and hopefully will learn from this experience on how to not treat children.
Thanks for the info. mjbatb. This whole story is very sad. I was just curious about the evidence against Becki that there was NO doubt at all in the jurors mind that shewas guilty.
The only thing I don't understand and maybe I am misinfomred is that Riley had no marks on her. However wouldn't an injury of her level show marks or something? I'm confused because if Becky grabbed her and did something to that degree I would think she would have external injuried and I've heard that there was nothing on the outside of her physically. ????
I 100% agree with "Prayer". It's truly unfortunate for Beckys' wonderful children to be sentenced too. They now are without a mother for 18 years. I feel this sentence was a bit harsh given that the DA didn't have stronge proof that she did infact harm Riley. I feel horrible for the Gilberts to have to endure the pain and grief that they have and will always have but I also know Becky isn't a bad person and would not intentionally harm any child. She lvoed Riley like her own and it showed. I feel so bad for everyone and just hope that God looks over the Gilberts, Becky and her family during this time.
Where are the parents of this child? If more parents watched their children and knew what was going on in their lives, less of this nonsense would happen.
Sadly in the end Mrs. Polomaines' children and Riley are the true victims here. They all have suffered so much in this past year. I pray that the future will bring good times to these families and not more sadness!
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The important people know the truth and that's all that matters! Keep believing what you want.
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