At a sentencing hearing for Brianna Warner , found guilty by a jury of first-degree murder late last month, the family of Jai Parker-Ford spoke about their grief of losing a 20-year-old they said was deeply committed to his family and who loved creating rap music in a recording studio.

“None of the statements is more poignant that the simple drawing provided by the family member, a child, a wish that will never be filled,” said Superior Court Justice Al O’Marra after hearing from the victim’s family.

A picture sketched in crayons was shown in court, drawn by Parker-Ford’s youngest sibling who was two-and-a-half years old at the time of his murder.

The words “I miss Jai. I want Jai to come back alive,” are scrawled along the top of the picture. Two stick figures, a heart and a dog, a

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