for the now retired detective james gamber, it was finally over.when word spread to gary's friends and family, there were few if any tears. >> it was overwhelming. it was surreal. this is a sad story. in every aspect of it. >> the day that she was convicted was very bittersweet. >> why bittersweet? >> i'm a mom, and i was extremely saddened for all the children involved. >> their mom is just been convicted of killing their dad. >> and i can't imagine, and the heart breaks. my heart breaks. >> the next month, pam was back in court with her jail issued jumpsuit and gray hair, looking nothing like the moneyed socialite she had wanted so badly to remain. no longer was she the stepmother gary's oldest kids, heather and brian, had grown to love, the woman who had been there friend. they each made an emotional statement. >> my father's death was sudden and violent. his life was taken as a result of greed, hate, and malice. >> heather spoke about the woman she had once defended. >> to think i actually stood up for this woman when others suggested she might