When Stephen Matthews heard the word Guilty, he collapsed onto the table, sobbing uncontrollably — but that was just the beginning. On the day of sentencing, he walked into court knowing prison was inevitable. What he didn’t expect was the staggering 158 year sentence the judge handed down. The weight of it crushed him. As his mother stood and gave a tearful statement, Stephen broke down crying even harder. The reality of it all was fully setting in. But the courtroom wasn’t moved by his tears. The victims made it clear: they didn’t care that he was crying. One victim said, He had no mercy for us. Why should we feel sorry for him now. Another added, He deserves every year he got.