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At Supreme Court in Vancouver, where family members of 12 year old Monica Jack will read victim impact statements at the sentencing for Garry Handlen. On January 17, Handlen was found guilty of first degree murder in the little girl’s death in 1978. @CTVVancouver 
Chief Aaron Sumexheltza of the Lower Nicola Indian Band, is reading an impact statement on behalf of the community, saying fear has been ingrained into children there for three generations. He says Monica was loved, vibrant, and a friend to many. @CTVVancouver
The Crown is reading a victim impact statement from Monica Jack’s grade seven teacher, describing how her desk was left untouched until the end of the school year after she vanished. “I do not think we will ever understand the devastating impact of Monica’s death” @CTVVancouver
A statement from Monica’s uncle is being read by his daughter. They are standing side by side, her voice thick with emotion. She reads “We never gave up hope” and then describes how their faith and hope was shattered when Monica’s remains were found 17 years later @CTVVancouver
Monica’s sister Heather stops to embrace their mother Madeline before reading her statement through sobs. “I was 7 when Monica disappeared, and I grew up knowing that she was just gone.” “She never got the chance to grow up” @CTVVancouver
Monica’s eldest sister Carol is making her statement. She recalls tenderly caring for her, says Monica was an “old soul”. “I never gave up hope, hope that she was going to come home.” Says news of her death “didn’t kill me, but something inside me died that day” @CTVVancouver
Monica’s eldest sister says she attempted suicide at one point, and was diagnosed with clinical depression, PTSD, and other disorders. “I still cry every day.” “I loved my baby sister, and I miss her so, so much.” @CTVVancouver
Monica Jack’s mother, Madeline Lanaro, is now beginning her victim impact statement. She says she has been grieving the loss of her daughter for 40 years. “I find it difficult to function”, adding at times she just starts crying spontaneously. @CTVVancouver
Monica Jack’s brother Glen is delivering a statement. He is breathing heavily, crying, the paper is shaking in his hands. “For 40 years, I felt responsible for not being able to protect Monica” “Monica, you were taken far too young. I wish we had more time.” @CTVVancouver
Monica’s sister Elizabeth Kraus is giving her victim impact statement. She was 11 when Monica died. “My sister Monica was beautiful, sweet, kind, and good at everything.” “I am happy to say that we have finally been given justice.” @CTVVancouver
In sentencing Handlen, the Supreme Court Justice says “this particular crime is among the worst of its kind, and you are among the worst of offenders.” He tells Handlen he has demonstrated he is a sexual predator who preys on the vulnerable @CTVVancouver
Supreme Court Justice to Handlen: “you ripped away the life of a young girl...you deprived her family of a daughter” “Her disappearance and death brought only misery to those who knew her best and loved her most” @CTVVancouver
At the end of sentencing, Supreme Court Justice Austin Cullen also dismissed a charge of first degree murder against Garry Handlen, in connection with the death of 11 year old Kathryn Mary Herbert in 1975 in Abbotsford. @CTVVancouver
Monica Jack’s mother Madeline is speaking to the media. Tears are running down her cheeks as she speaks. @CTVVancouver
Family surrounds Monica Jack’s mother Madeline outside court. She holds a staff intended to support, send up prayers, and raise awareness about missing and murdered people @CTVVancouver
