the verdict was in. >> how to you find in the case of the state of new york against paul novak as to t one, murder in the first degree? >> guilty. >> reporter: guilty. convicted of first-degree murder. paul showed only a slight head shake as he was convicted of all charges against him, including insurance fraud, grand larceny, and arson. >> how are you feeling right now? >> not very good. >> reporter: paul was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. his lawyers say he is appealing. but michelle, who knew about the murder plan from the beginning, walked away a free woman. >> a lot of people will be angry and think this woman knew about a murder that was going to happen and didn't do anything. >> i can think of hundreds of people, thousands of people that know about a crime and don't come forward and say a word. >> that doesn't make it okay. >> is it a perfect world? no. will she get hers? yes. when she dies. >> reporter: the future for the children will be decided by the people who love them most, paul and catherine's families. >> we will work to get for those ki