that is how rodney getlan is described. he pleaded guilty to nine counts of mortgage fraud. prosecutors believe he swindled 45 victims. barry simms is in the newsroom. one victim ask for no leniency. >> that is right. they described the anguish they have suffered. all they wanted or modifications to save their homes. they place their trust in this man. rodney getlan admitted he had no license to take freeze for feet -- licensing and not victims to consent to listing him on their loans but did not turn over payments to the banks. prosecutors want him to spend 30 years in prison. some of the victims lost their homes and others lost thousands of dollars. they say he knew he was being investigated and continue taking funds. the defense is seeking a lot like her sentence and seeking a psychological evaluation. >> his excuse is that he has a mental issue. his only issue is he is a thief. he has to face the fact of what he is. we had to face the fact of losing our home. >> he was a despicable character, to take a man. my husband is 94, and to take, and i am 83, to take people and t