The family of Maryland mother Rachel Morin had the opportunity to address the court in front of Victor Martinez-Hernandez, who was sentenced on Monday to life in prison for her murder.

Before the sentencing, Morin’s mother, Patty Morin, told Fox News that she was advised by the court not to speak directly to the defendant when giving her statement, adding that in the last two weeks, she’s written close to nine drafts of her statement.