just before her sentencing tuesday, milford begged the judge for leniency, saying she's already been published. >> honestly, it could have been worse. the crime i attempted could have been carried out, and that alone, honestly, is the worst punishment anyone should ever have to endure and i will endure it for the rest of my life every single day. >> a far cry from the same woman who is seen laughing as she told an undercover cop she wanted her husband killed in the front yard. >> you don't want it done in the house, then? >> it would be messy in the house. >> reporter: and her husband, not only does jacob milford forgive his wife, he told the judge he didn't want her to serve any prison time. >> before this, she has been a wonderful person, a wonderful wife. i'm sure, as you know, we have two young children. i just ask for a lighter sentence, tucked, please, sir. >> reporter: the judge sentenced murfield to six years in prison. she could, however, serve as long as 20 years behind bars. john? >> wow. that is one forgiving husband. thank you so much. >>> at this hour, wickkileaker brad