Welcome back. The punishment was handed
down today in an Austin murder case
that garnered national attention,
a case we've followed now for
more than three years.
A judge sentenced Megan Fieramosca
to 55 years in prison for the
murder of Heidi Broussard and the
kidnapping of her baby as part of what
officials say was an elaborate hoax.
Cave's Tony Poletski is here with more Tony.
And Quetta and Brian.
This case shocked Austin first.
It led to a frantic search for
Heidi Broussard and her baby.
Than the awful details came forward with
Farrah Mooska's arrest near Houston
and Broussard's body found in her car.
Police have said that the two women were
friends and that Farrah Mooska killed
Broussard and kidnapped her baby Margot,
an attempt to make people
believe the baby was hers.
In court today,
Farrah Mooska was sentenced as part
of a plea deal the hearing gave.
Broussard's family and opportunity
to address her and a victim impact
statement and during that statement,
Broussard's family asked that
they not be seen on camera.
How does hubs was strong, full of love?
They lingered in the atmosphere.
I still feel the amount.
She loved beyond measure and
she never gave up on anyone.
But I think it's her.
Which is every moment and everything I do.
I asked what would have to say or
they would think it gives me comfort
and we miss her early.
She's forever strong.
In the midst of all of the people's
people's lives she touched.
Again, we kept our camera on
Fira Mooska during that time,
and at different times,
she wiped the tears from her eyes.
Now, under state law, ferramosca
will be eligible for parole in
28 years. Back to you.
Such a heartbreaking,
heartbreaking story.
Senior reporter Tony Poletski,
thank you so much.