Just spoke to the Rowen’s older sister, Arianne (she is 18). She is terribly upset, as one can expect. No state of denial there... she is hoping they get at least life without parole if not the lethal needle.
I told her that there are many MANY people here, on FR, who have been watching the case, and that she has our sympathies and is in our prayers.
I suspect there is plenty of DNA evidence incriminating those two. I wouldn't be surprised if they plead guilty in exchange for life w/o parole instead of the death penalty.
Thank you for telling them about our sympathy and prayers.
This is going to be tough to overcome, but God provides a way.