Convicted!

Kent and Jill Easter were charged with false imprisonment for deceiving authorities into arresting Kelli Peters. On October 30, 2013, about two years after the incident, Jill Easter pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 120 days in prison. Kent, on the other hand, fought the charges but was convicted after 90 minutes of jury deliberations.

A husband with no backbone

Kent Easter was described as “a husband with no backbone.” He seemed to be always at his wife Jill’s bidding. An email that was entered into evidence shows Jill giving Kent a long list of things to do, including putting Kelli Peters behind bars, filing charges against the school district, Plaza Vista Elementary School, and anyone else who stood in their way. She ordered Kent to complete the tasks in 24 hours or less.