On Tuesday night, Eddie Ray Routh was found guilty of murder and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

“We’ve waited two years for God to get justice for us, on behalf of our son, and as always God has proved to be faithful,” said a tearful Judy Littlefield, mother of Routh victim Chad Littlefield. “We’re so thrilled that we have the verdict that we had tonight.”

Routh initially entered a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity, but the defense quickly unraveled as evidence of substance abuse, fleeing the police and a confession tape raised suspicions that Routh was more aware of his actions than he lead on.

“The deep well of excuse-making for this defendant has to come to an end,” said Alan Nash, Erath County District Attorney, in the prosecution’s closing statement. “In cold blood, he gunned these two men down.”

The jury, made up of two men and 10 women, took a little over two hours to reach a verdict. Following the announcement, presiding Judge Jason Cashon sentenced Routh to life imprisonment. Routh’s face was passive as he stared straight ahead during the sentencing.

Afterward, Littlefield’s stepbrother Jerry Richardson delivered a statement addressed to Routh.

“”Because of you and your irresponsible choices, we lost a great son, brother, father, husband and uncle,” said Richardson. “Your inhumanity and disregard for life have put you in a world you’ll never escape.”