After a month's long trial and almost 5 days of jury deliberation, a verdict was reached in the murder trial of Craig Rideout Tuesday afternoon.
Laura and Colin Rideout were both found guilty of murder in the second degree and tampering with physical evidence. Laura was also found guilty of burglary.
Alexander Rideout was found not guilty of murder, but charged with tampering with physical evidence.
Meanwhile, Paul Tucci was found not guilty of both charges he faced, murder and tampering with physical evidence.
Craig Rideout's sister Robbyn Drew said she had a mixed reaction to the outcome.
"I am very pleased that we have a verdict and that there has been some justice for my brother. We'll never get him back but we have some answers."
Craig's mother Ness was also at the courthouse. Nes said she’s “pleased to have justice for him,” but also has mixed feelings as the grandmother of Colin and Alexander.
Monroe County Sheriff Patrick O’Flynn said this the most heinous case he’s seen in his over 30 years with sheriff’s office.
"It’s so sad because the suspects, you see them, there was zero emotion. That just says something about the evil in this case."
Tucci's Lawyer Michael Schiano said Tucci is thankful of the jury's decision but also upset with the convictions for some of the other defendants.
"He’s helped raise these kids; he’s been very involved with the entire Rideout family for years. He’s very upset. Clearly he's relieved that the jury found him not guilty but he's also sad."
Many involved with the case praised the jury for their work, including Assistant District Attorney Timothy Prosperi.
"I think it was a fair trial with all four defendants. The jury saw the evidence in one way, whether we disagree with it or not, they did a careful, careful job."
Judge Thomas Moran said the jury was the best he’s worked with, working diligently, on time and treating the case with the seriousness it deserved.
Laura and Colin face a minimum of 15 years to life and a maximum of 25 years to life on the murder convictions. Alex faces up to 4 years for tampering with evidence.
Sentencing is Friday, September 1st at 1:30pm.