victims' families met privately with the people responsible for bringing this case to an end. >> we basically gave 'em a round of applause when they came in because they did a hell of a job. >> tough to be there, or you were glad you were there? >> my family, we're not really emotional, so seeing my brother cry, seeing my mom cry, it's hard and seeing the district attorney cry, it was a tough moment. >> reporter: while garcia's defense team faced a gaggle of cameras outside the courtroom. >> in terms of what we did, we did the best we could. >> reporter: anthony garcia's parents who'd spent much of their life savings on their son's defense spoke briefly with reporters. >> rough for everybody. i know it's difficult for the other families too, but it's very difficult for us too at this time. >> reporter: one last set of victims. >> he never once turned around and looked at 'em. not once.