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Springers guilty of torture, abuse
Couple found not guilty on murder charges
Updated: Tuesday, 23 Feb 2010, 9:33 PM EST
Published : Tuesday, 23 Feb 2010, 5:03 PM EST
CENTREVILLE, Mich. (WOOD) - The jury in the murder and child abuse trial of Marsha and Anthony Springer reached a verdict Tuesday afternoon. The Springers were found guilty of child abuse and torture, but are not guilty of the murder charges.
Anthony and Marsha Springer were tried on first-degree murder and Anthony faced an additional charge for second-degree murder.
Torture carries a sentence of up to life in prison and first-degree child abuse carries up to 15 years.
Judge Paul Stutesman revoked the Springers' bond and they were taken into custody. The couple is set to be sentenced April 16.
Marsha and Anthony Springer stood in the courtroom hugging for a few minutes before deputies led them out.
The couple's 16-year-old daughter, Calista, died chained to her bed when the house caught fire. The Springers contend they chained her to keep her safe at night because she was a troubled child.
The jury made its decision in St. Joseph County on the ninth day of deliberation. Last week, jurors told Stutesman they were deadlocked.
Watch the video, above, to hear from Anthony Springer's mother and Calista's grandmother, Suzanne Langdon.
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