at trial, the defense argued danielle never asked michael to steal anything. the jury didn't agree. she was found guilty as charged and sentenced to four years in prison. >> this was a very satisfying verdict, to see the woman be punished for her actions. >> reporter: is the murder of sam dreher an open case or a closed case? >> no. it's a closed case. >> reporter: but not for cindy, who continues to mourn the loss of her brother. she keeps his uniform close by for comfort and, with it, a lifetime of memories. >> he was loving. he was caring. he was the peacemaker. he was always doing for others. he was just sweet. >> reporter: cindy once felt the same way about her sister-in-law danielle. now there's bad blood between the two. cindy fought danielle in court over benefits from sam's life insurance. they ultimately reached a confidential settlement. cindy also keeps a watchful eye on danielle. according to cindy, danielle was dating another man before she