Cassie Ball

Shock. Shock. The verdict was a relief for Chief Robert Schultz. He says the case had long weighed on him and everyone at the firehouse who had worked with Plody.

Shock. Shock. The verdict was a relief for Chief Robert Schultz. He says the case had long weighed on him and everyone at the firehouse who had worked with Plody.

Shock. Shock. The verdict was a relief for Chief Robert Schultz. He says the case had long weighed on him and everyone at the firehouse who had worked with Plody.

Three months later, on June 27, 2024, Melissa's family and friends gathered at the courthouse for sentencing. Matthew Plody listened with little reaction as victim impact statements were read.

Three months later, on June 27, 2024, Melissa's family and friends gathered at the courthouse for sentencing. Matthew Plody listened with little reaction as victim impact statements were read.

Three months later, on June 27, 2024, Melissa's family and friends gathered at the courthouse for sentencing. Matthew Plody listened with little reaction as victim impact statements were read.

Matthew Plody also addressed the court with this brief statement.

Matthew Plody also addressed the court with this brief statement.

Matthew Plody also addressed the court with this brief statement.

Life behind bars. Matthew Politi will likely die in prison. Does that give you any sort of peace? No.

Life behind bars. Matthew Politi will likely die in prison. Does that give you any sort of peace? No.

Life behind bars. Matthew Politi will likely die in prison. Does that give you any sort of peace? No.

I think it's her sass. Melissa's sister, Julia Lynn, tries to hold on to fond memories.

I think it's her sass. Melissa's sister, Julia Lynn, tries to hold on to fond memories.

I think it's her sass. Melissa's sister, Julia Lynn, tries to hold on to fond memories.

What do you miss most about your daughter? And there's a grandson you never got to meet.

What do you miss most about your daughter? And there's a grandson you never got to meet.

What do you miss most about your daughter? And there's a grandson you never got to meet.

Through all of their grief, the Lamish family honors Melissa in many ways.

Through all of their grief, the Lamish family honors Melissa in many ways.