The Trial is Over and Thanks

The jury came back with a verdict this afternoon (Earlier than I expected). John Bloxham has been found guilty of 1st degree murder. The jury will meet tomorrow back in court to recommend a sentence to the judge. The actual sentencing, as I understand things, will take place in a few weeks and it will be given by the judge.

I thank all of the witnesses, law enforcement personnel (including the forensic people), and those in the Commonwealth's prosecutor's office who have worked and/or helped in bring out the truth and the circumstances of Todd's murder.

I thank the jury for their work in listening to both sides (prosecution and defense) and for making a decision, which I believe is the correct one. Being on a jury is a thankless duty where one is tasked to make an often times difficult and/or emotional decision, yet still based on fact, in my opinion. Of course I've never had the opportunity to be on a jury, so I really don't know what it is like. I can only speculate.

I thank those with the victims/witness assistance program in Fairfax County for the support they have given to my family and friends.

I thank the judge for being fair to all involved. Although I was not present for the trial, from what I have heard it was handled fairly.

And finally, I thank Todd for being a great brother, friend, and roommate. He is a good example of one who lived a Christ-like life. And he is missed.