Chapter 22 - THE FEDERAL SENTENCE
One month later, the sentencing hearing delivered the final, uncompromised hammer of American justice.
Judge Henderson addressed Evelyn Miller directly, his voice cutting through the silent courtroom like a razor.
"You weaponized motherhood, plotting the horrific execution of your own daughter for financial greed," the judge stated.
"I sentence you to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole, plus an additional forty years for arson."
Turning toward Jessica, who cooperated with state evidence, he sentenced her to twelve years with a mandatory parole review.
Guards immediately stepped forward, unlocking shackles and escorting Evelyn toward the secure holding exit.
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Evelyn screamed out a final curse at Chloe, before the heavy steel doors slammed shut, sealing her fate forever.
Chloe watched from the gallery, feeling the last lingering ghost of her trauma vanish into thin air.
