Projects: Springer Trial: 09_SpringerTrial

Supporters, friends and family of Calista Springer wait outside of a courtroom of the St. Joseph County Courthouse before the sentencing of Anthony and Marsha Springer.A jury convicted the Springers of torture and first-degree child abuse, but acquitted them of murder, in connection with a 2008 fire that killed their daughter, Calista and destroyed the family’s Centreville home. The Springers face up to life in prison for torture and 15 years for child abuse.

Supporters, friends and family of Calista Springer wait outside of a courtroom of the St. Joseph County Courthouse before the sentencing of Anthony and Marsha Springer. 

A jury convicted the Springers of torture and first-degree child abuse, but acquitted them of murder, in connection with a 2008 fire that killed their daughter, Calista and destroyed the family’s Centreville home. The Springers face up to life in prison for torture and 15 years for child abuse.