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There was an Indigenous smudging ceremony in the court this morning, Conlan says.

He also says the statements read today were moving.

"This court is indebted to all of those who made those sentiments known."

The statements show L.L. Will never be forgotten. 

"If J.L. Were a bird, his wings would be buoyed by the words of support," spoken here today, the justice said.

Conlan lists the four crimes he found the couple guilty of in May: murder, forcible confinement, assault with a weapon and failure to provide the necessaries of life.

The life sentence with no chance of parole for at least 25 years is mandatory for first-degree murder.

Still, Conlan says, it's worth explaining the reasons for the full sentence, so victims can be heard. 

"In this particular case, they are a reminder that these offenders are being sentenced for more than the murder of L.L.," but also "serious crimes" against J.L.

The judge has returned and court is back in session.

We're now hearing Conlan speak about what sentences the couple will receive and why.

The teacher who spoke today, Sara Biasetti, told my colleague, Meagan Fitzpatrick, that it was "sickening" to listen to Hamber and Cooney. Biasetti felt the two displayed no accountability.

She also didn't like that they had the last word.

An uncomfortable mood in the courtroom seems to have lightened over the break as people mingled. Some joked around with one another.

With all the victim impact statements read and the couple finished having their say, the judge says he'll next give his final sentences, after a 20-minute break.

To her wife, Hamber says "none of this is what we planned for," but "we are still blessed in many ways."

"We have the truth always," Hamber says, apologizing for any harm she caused, reaffirming she had good intentions.

"I can learn from my mistakes and move forward," she says, adding she looks forward to a future with her, whatever that looks like.

Now speaking generally, Hamber says she can see clearly how some of her actions could have caused harm.

"I began to change the way I speak to people and react to the world" after L.L. Died.

She says her statements have been taken out of context to make her look "evil and psychopathic, which I am not."

"Justice has not been served here overall," Hamber says. 

She restates her defence, that she did the best she could for L.L., who she says had an eating disorder and died despite her best efforts.

Now, Hamber addresses her father-in-law, Ed Cooney, who lived with her and her wife.

The trial heard he is in poor health. He was not on trial, nor did he testify. 

She says she loves him and is sorry if her words or actions harmed him.

Conlan tells Hamber to please address him, not J.L.

She says she and J.L. Shared "many awesome times," and she hopes J.L. Will remember those.

"We all know what happened in our home because we were in there," Hamber says.

She apologizes for any harm she caused J.L., saying she didn't mean to cause him any. 

"I do understand why J.L. Is angry," she says, and "I wish J.L. Only happiness for the rest of his life."

Hamber is now up, and thanks the court for "allowing me to speak freely."

"No matter what I say, no matter how I say it or how I act," people will misconstrue my actions and wish me harm, she says.

She thanks a "small group of individuals" who stood by her throughout the trial.

She says the people most affected by "the situation" are L.L., J.L., Cooney and Cooney's dad. 

"I miss your hearty chuckle," Hamber says, as if speaking to L.L. 

"None of my words and actions were ever meant to harm you in any way," Hamber says, adding she only ever tried to help L.L.

"I did this out of love, never hate. I made mistakes for sure."

She says it's hard to know what to say to J.L. But "I loved being your mom."

Cooney starts reading a poem she has written in the first person, as if she is L.L.

Frew objects, saying it's not appropriate, but Conlan allows her to keep reading.

Cooney reads the poem quickly, but it appears to be about L.L. Experiencing abuse, then struggling with his mental health as Cooney and Hamber try to help him.

The gallery groans as she finishes speaking.

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