Guilty of First-Degree Murder
In November 2011, after a six-day trial, the jury found Brittany guilty of first-degree murder. She was sentenced to life without parole. Although the evidence of the stolen yoga pants was dismissed, the jury was unanimous. They made the right decision.
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Jayna’s heartbroken family was relieved, but the verdict wouldn’t bring their daughter back. Her parents were in such an incredible amount of pain. Not only did their daughter die, but it was in such a horrific way. Her mother, Phyllis, said, “I want no other family to go through this. The brutality was indescribable.”