The sentencing of the Lockwood brothers was a much tougher call compared to Richard's case.

For one, their crimes were extensive, spanning a long timeline, and they didn’t just commit one offense. It had been more than half a year since they were apprehended, and only now had the court finalized the verdict.

A considerable crowd came to witness it.

Not only was the entire Birch family present, but even Ivy’s aunt’s family from her mother’s side, ...