The victim's sister, Cindy Ligosh, broke down on the stand April 3, 2007. She insisted she
had nothing to do with handwritten documents that appeared to document a plan to frame
Melanie McGuire. Prosecutors believe the notes, sent to the state attorney general before
McGuire's arrest, were an attempt by the nurse to stymie the investigation.

Jonathan Rice, best man at the McGuires' wedding and a former Navy buddy of the victim,
wiped away tears during his testimony April 4, 2007. He told jurors he saw free weights
like the one found with the victim's remains in the McGuire basement six months
before the murder.

Assistant Attorney General Patricia Prezioso confronts defense witness George Lowery with
a detective's report about an interview with him. Lowery, a colleague of the victim, testified
on April 9, 2007, that he and William McGuire discussed the purchase of a firearm
before his murder.

Elizabeth LaBlue, an employee of a Tennessee technology company, testified that she and
the victim had a one-night stand two years before the murder. The defense used LaBlue's
testimony to suggest that the McGuires' marriage was riddled with extramarital affairs and
Melanie McGuire's own relationship with her physician boss was no motive for murder.

At the close of the defense case, Melanie McGuire decided not to take the stand
on her own behalf. "I wish to remain silent," she told the judge.

Defense attorney Joseph Tacopina and his client Melanie McGuire listen to the verdict during
McGuire's trial in New Brunswick, N.J., Monday, April 23, 2007.

Melanie McGuire reacts to the verdict during her trial in April.
(Patty Sapone/The Star-Ledger)

Melanie McGuire and defense attorney Joseph Tacopina after the verdict.
McGuire was found guilty for murdering her husband and stuffing his dismembered
 body in suitcases, which she threw into the Chesapeake Bay.
(McLaughlin/AP)

In a 2007 photo, Melanie McGuire enters the Middlesex County courthouse for sentencing
 in the murder of her husband, William McGuire.
(Patty Sapone/The Star-Ledger)

Melanie McGuire reacts as Assistant Attorney General Patricia Prezioso speaks during her sentencing.
(Patty Sapone/The Star-Ledger)

Melanie McGuire prison photo.

Melanie McGuire with her husband William.