18-year-old poured something over her father in anger, which eventually proved fatal, because he denied taking her to a hair appointment; judge delivers unexpected decision

Though the potential penalties included a lifetime sentence and a fine up to $40,000, the verdict differed. “This was not the sentence we advocated for; however, the judge ultimately decides what sentence will be imposed,” stated Chief Assistant Prosecutor David W. Before the sentencing, Megan’s family members had sent letters to the judge, advocating for leniency. In the courtroom, an emotional Megan labeled her father, Konrad, as her “hero” and “friend.” She further addressed the court, saying, “Nineteen years ago, I was placed into the arms of the first man to ever love me, the man I’m lucky enough to call my dad. Growing up he became so much more, he was a storyteller, a tooth fairy, a friend, and hero, and through it all the one thing never changed, was that he was mine. One of the biggest things overlooked in this case is that me and my siblings lost our dad, too. That loss has severely broken us.”

Megan begged for mercy and expressed her future aspirations, telling the judge of her desire to study marine biology and to aid children grappling with depression. “I want to change the world,” she said, emphasizing her potential contribution to society. Megan was handed a sentence of one year in prison with credit for time served for the 2021 death of her father and five years of probation. She was released from jail at the end of last month, according to online jail records.

Megan was seen departing the jail facility, accompanied by two siblings and a friend. Speaking of her emotions and the loss of her father, she commented, “I’m really happy I get to go home with my family. I’m scared to feel anything about my dad right now. I miss him a lot. I’m not ready.”