FULL TEXT: Defiance, Ohio – Defiance County Judge Joseph Schmenk handed down the highest sentence possible in the case of Judith Hawkey, life without the possibility or parole.
On November 3, 2003, Hawkey's step-son, Corey Breninger shot
and killed his father Robert Breninger at his Mark
Center, Ohio, home. At the time, it was ruled an accident.
The son revealed years later to a teacher after Hawkey
had collected hundreds of thousands in life insurance from Robert. He said
Hawkey had manipulated him to pull the trigger, and then lie about what
happened.
Corey, now 20, addressed Hawkey in court.
"The pain you have put me through should send you
straight to hell," said Corey Breninger.
During sentencing, the judge took long pauses trying to find
the right words, calling the case unique to him.
He made scathing remarks describing Hawkey, including
manipulative, and "evil beyond description."
Hawkey, who court witnesses said showed no remorse for
her actions, denies her guilt.
Hawkey said, "He [Corey] shot his father purposely, and
made up this whole story."
Evidence convinced the jury that she was entirely to
blame.
After the sentencing, Corey spoke with reporters about the
his feelings saying, "Relief. I feel like she got what she
deserved. I was ready to get it off my chest. I was bearing that
burden for so many years."
Corey says now he can get on with his life.
"[I can] stop living in the shadows. I don't
have to worry about anything now. My biggest fear... she's gone," said
Breninger.
Corey plans to use his difficult experience to help
others, who may have endured similar abuses.
[Chris Delcamp, "Woman who manipulated 10-year-old to kill
his father gets life without parole," Dec. 19, 2013]
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