Holly Bobo's Family Thanks God as Zach Adams Is Convicted of Murder
After the person responsible for the tragic death of Tennessee nursing student Holly Bobo was found guilty, her family and friends expressed their gratefulness to God for justice has been served.
After an intense 11-day trial, 33-year-old Zach Adams has been convicted of kidnapping, rape, and first-degree murder at a courthouse in Savannah, Tennessee, according to reports.
The nursing student's brother, Clint, who was one of the last persons to see her alive, as well as her father and grandfather, provided evidence to prove the guilt of the accused. In the closing arguments, prosecutors explained in graphic detail how the young girl was gang-raped and shot dead.
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As the verdict was being read out last Friday, the victim's parents, Karen and Dana, hugged the relatives who were present in the courtroom.
It was back in April of 2011 when Adams committed the crimes toward the 20-year-old female, together with his brother, John, who is currently waiting for a trial date, and their friend, Jason Autry. The three were arrested after Bobo's decomposed remains were discovered near a property owned by Adams in 2014, which was three years after her disappearance.
Now that those responsible are starting to face the consequences of their crimes, Bobo's loved ones held hands and closed their eyes as family pastor Don Franks spoke softly, telling them that they will see her again someday.
"She's waiting on the other side," Franks said, as reported by Time. They all responded with "Hallelujah!"
On Saturday, a sentencing hearing with the same jury, who concluded the verdict, will take place. Adams' murder charge can possibly lead to death penalty.
Bobo's boyfriend, Drew Scott, also released a statement via the Holly Bobo Murder Trial Facebook page, following the end of the trial.
"Today, justice was served for our precious Holly and we know she is rejoicing," he said. "We will continue to miss and hurt for Holly forever. We want to thank the supporters across the world for loving and supporting Holly, our family as well as the Bobos. We continue to ask for privacy," Scott added.
