Patty Morin, mother of Rachel Morin who was murdered by an illegal immigrant in Maryland, described the emotional difficulty of preparing a victim impact statement for the sentencing of Victor Antonio Martinez Hernandez. She has written nine drafts, struggling with how to convey the value of her daughter’s life, while also expressing the pain experienced by Rachel’s five children and siblings.

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