Prosecutors said Yang was obsessed with Gayle who had a relationship with both women. Unfortunately, it will not bring back Rhoni and Skyler," said Thad Reuter, Rhoni's brother.
"Knowing that someone is behind bars for life for what they've done to my sister will help in the healing process for us.
Reuter's family says the last three and a half years have been difficult but Tuesday's verdict helps a great deal. Reuter and Gayle were looking ahead to the birth of their baby, a little girl they planned to name Skyler. There really are no winners in this," said Kim Gentile, juror. "It was just unfortunate circumstances for so many people. This verdict brings justice," said Mike Waller, Lake County State's Attorney. "This was an execution, a cold-blooded murder. Of course, there were times when things got - it was pressure," said Gayle. "I would sit and have conversations with Marni Yang while law enforcement sent me a text message throughout the conversation of questions to ask. Investigators wired Gayle's house with his help to build their case against Yang. "At least I feel that Rhoni and baby, they're at peace." "I can't even begin to tell you how difficult this has been for me and, of course, Rhoni's family," Gayle said. Gayle talked about the verdict shortly after it was announced in Waukegan Tuesday night. Yang showed no emotion as the clerk read the verdict.
Jurors also found Yang committed the murders in a "cold, calculated and premeditated manner," which carries a mandatory life sentence.