Word. Chism Defense Attorneys said he should be eligible for parole because at his young age theres no way to prove that he cant be rehabilitated. And in his decision the judge did acknowledge that theres always a possibility he said for redemption he. In salem Christina Hager now back to you. Thank you. So it was also an emotional day for chisms mother she issued a statement. She said words cant express the amount of pain a sore wrote the past 2 1 2 years have been however there is no one who has suffered more than the ritzer family. My utmost esteemed prayers and humble respect is with them today as they continue their journey to heal. Colleen ritz ares family says the sentence is a disgrace ritzers family says the sentence is a disgrace saying it was too light. Louisa moller is live with more from col lieneens family col ones family. Family. Reporter colleens family. Reporter her father likened the possibility of parole for crew and unusual punishment. Betrayal and devastation. Some
Today. A couple flurries overnight and light snow showers from mountains. We are fine and we get sunshine today and the planner goes this way. 6 25 sunrise. 37 for lunchtime today. And the real feel is going to be sticking around in the 20s clear and blustery 30 degrees for the ride home. I am tracking another warmup and we will break down the up. Lets get you on the roads with good morning. Reporter happy friday. Final commute of the week is here with no big backups or accidents to report right now. Heres a live look over 93 and somerville. Light volume on 93 southbound. Rest of the route from the north look fine. And to the south expressway getting busy quincy to boston but no slow downs. Route 3 north good from hingham 25 and 95 north are speed limit ride. Breaking news a state Police Investigation shutting south in attleboro overnight. It was past the 295 overpass. No word as to why troopers were called there. The highway is back opened now. Now to a developing story in kansas. Thr
Speak about colleen and the beloved danvers math teacher and the judge is considering the sentence. Nicole jacobs is live. A very emotional day in court this morning. Reporter incredibly emotional day in court chris and kathryn. The court heard from 9 people who knew and loved Colleen Ritzer the last four her parents and her two siblings. All of them talking about their love they have for Colleen Ritzer and also their push for the maximum penalty for her killer. They spoke fondly of her out of love and the joy she brought them. Colleen truly was daddys little girl. Reporter she was their friend and cousin and sister and daughter wearing pink and solidarity was her favorite color and she shared memories special pictures and the pain her death caused. You dont know pain if you until you are forced to watch reporter but the same philip chism emotional lin stoic and the family took note. You took the wrong fallly to mess with. Colleen will always have more courage than the coward that did
Randy absolutely. I got zracked there. Emily good morning, im emily riemer. Randy and im randy price with cindy fitzgibbon. Cindy people are dancing about the weather. Its a treat. If you like the cooler fall feel, you get it in the mornings and then get to shed your layers in the afternoon. Emily the best of both worlds. Cindy upper 30s in bedford and lower 30s in orange and worcester 52, boston 50 degrees. There are those cold pockets around norwood and taunton. We have the lower 50s on cape cod. Clear skies now and well enjoy another day with lots of sunshine and blue sky. High pressure is right on top of us. This means the winds will stay light today. It will allow a sea breeze to develop so temperatures by 8 00 a. M. Coming up to near 50 degrees. The sun is up at 6 21 today. Your lunch hour, it will be sunny and mild, right around 60 degrees. But as the winds turn well hold near 60 degrees and keep climbing in the mid 60s over the interior, looking for a high of 65 taunton and 65
The email sent home to dozens of parents tonight. A guilty verdict but no closure. There can never be true justice for the crime committed. Reporter tonight colleen ritzs family vows to keep fighting. Colleen never gave up and neither will we. And promises to keep her legacy alive. We will carry on and do our best to find the good every day,. The pain Colleen Ritzers family lived while the trial ends and they are still left with a tragedy. The verdict was read live right here on fox 25. Phillip chism is guilty of firstdegree murder. He was found guilty on one of the aggravated rape charges. The rape that happened in the bathroom of the high school. The rape charge in the woods and the the 16 year was also found guilty of Armed Robbery for stealing richards ritzers underwear. Ted daniel focuses on the emotional reaction after the verdict was read today. They waited a long i am to hear the words. For the first time in two years, that family has a sense of justice. The jury has a verdict,