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Janet Foley, Mary’s sister, testified that she was 18 months older than Mary
and that they stayed close over the years. While growing up, Janet, Mary, and
Sandra shared a bedroom. Janet and Mary “did just about everything together.”
They had chicken pox and measles at the same time, took piano and violin lessons,
and participated in Girl Scouts together. Mary was maid of honor at her wedding
and was the godmother to her daughter. Janet was in the delivery room with Mary
when Carley was born. Janet described Mary as a loving mother, a true friend,
and a special sister. She described Carley as always smiling, happy, and sharing.
Carley helped her sister Ashley check her blood-sugar levels. At Janet’s request,
Mary and Carley were buried together with Carley’s security blanket, named
Blankie Bear. The funeral was hard; the family had their suspicions about what
had happened and the music defendant chose to be played was “all about him,”
describing a father raising a child on his own. Janet missed Mary’s voice, advice,
and love, and missed Carley, her “angel girl’s” face, smile, and voice. Mary and
Carley’s murder was “devastating” to Janet’s mother and father. They were
raising Ashley and had to adjust their daily schedule to meet the demands of her
diabetic condition.
Mary’s nieces and nephew, Ryan (age 9), Kyle (age 12), and Vanessa (age
14), testified that the murders had been difficult on the entire family. They related
what they missed and remembered about their aunt and cousin. Vanessa stated
that when her mother told her that Mary and Carley had been killed, she felt like it
was a dream.
Robert Foley, Mary’s brother, testified it was difficult to deal with the fact
that Mary and Carley were murdered by their husband and father. Robert stated
he felt extremely guilty for failing to prevent their murders. Although his father
obtained strength from caring for Ashley, it had changed his “normal life” and
“retirement pattern.” Robert’s mother had “nothing but sadness in her eyes.” For
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