I watched the interview with the family and it was heartbreaking.
Dr. Petit's father-in-law spoke first and just broke my heart. His wife also spoke a few words and it is very clear that they are exhausted and thankful.
Dr. Petit spoke and my tears flowed like water listening to him. He was so thankful for the prosecution, the jury, the press (even though he did get tired of having his picture taken so much), his friends and his family. He expressed he was fortunate he was employed and a physician as it seems the defense has unlimited funds for their case, but the victims do not. He spoke of his beautiful wife and how much she meant to him and how hard she worked for others. He talked about his lovely daughters, little girls to him, who were tortured and murdered in their bedrooms surrounded by stuffed animals. He said the medical examiner required someone identify the bodies and his sister and brother agreed to do that since he was in the hospital. When they returned from the hospital, Dr. Petit wanted to know if they could have an open casket service. By that time, I was crying too hard, I could barely hear what was being said.
I am amazed at Dr. Petit's strength and courage in front of the microphones. I am afraid I would be so angry and bitter, that I couldn't speak as eloquently as he has done. Unfortunately, there is another long and dreaded trial looming in the near future for him and his family again. Another time of reliving that horrible night and hearing over and over again the heinous things done to his wife and daughters. I know he will again be surrounded by family and friends. I worry about him when this is all done as I feel right now this is his agenda....bring these pieces of scum to justice. I pray for strength for him and his family during the next trial and for the rest of their days as they have to live with the fact that 2 "men" decided to create a chamber of murder and torture out of their family home for no other reason than to be in control of others who have worked hard and have it better than they do.
May God be with Dr. Petit and his family as they continue this sad journey they have been thrust into.