one previous time i mentioned this, october of 2013, i said to you that khalid retzer was a beloved figure -- colleen retzer was a beloved figure, and nothing has changed. trial, her memory, her dedication to goodness, her outlook on life has only been enhanced, and i want to thank the retzers for their courage and dignity. there were two people who had many supporters in the courtroom, family, friends, people from andover. two individuals were there every single day. detective norman zork and state police detective steve volkari. both gentlemen were there every day to provide assistance t and comfort. as you saw during the proceedings, we stand for something. we stand for justice and we stand, with and for victims matter who they are. at this time, eddie wishes to make a statement. at the conclusion they will take questions. i will answer some questions that i can, but today is a good day for the commonwealth. >> our family would like to thank the jury for their fair and careful consideration of the evidence and facts presented during the past few weeks. we would also like to thank the ju