Sentencing Day
Arlene, Adriane’s mom, was able to speak her mind, talking directly to Eric during his sentencing last January. Emotional and visibly angry, she tore into Eric and his horrific deed, telling him “You are a man who violently stabbed to death the best friend of the woman you loved. That is not love Eric,” although he seemed unfazed by her assault. But when his wife Lily spoke at the podium, Copple’s disposition completely shifted. Lily, who was allowed to talk as well, turned to him and said, “Eric, there is nothing you could do to make me love you any less.”
