When investigators interviewed Sanders he seemed miserable as opposed to guilty.As he explained how the situation went,he had some very heartbreaking details. “He said he talked it over with his wife and she begged him to kill her."I said, 'I can't do it honey,'" he told police. "She says, 'Yes you can.'"Sanders said he got his revolver and wrapped a towel around it so the bullet wouldn't go into the kitchen."She says, 'Is this going to hurt,' and I said, 'You won't feel a thing,'" he said. "She was saying, 'Do it. Do it. Do it.' And I just let it go,. (Excerpt from Daily News Article)
When put on trial, Sanders faced 12 years in prison for manslaughter. In court he professed his love for his wife and family "Your honor, I met Ginger when she was 15 years old and I've loved her since she was 15 years old. I loved her when she was 81 years old. It was a blessing, and I was happy to take care of her, I am sorry for all the grief and pain and sorrow I've caused people." It was quite apparent to both the judge and jury that Sanders adored his wife and genuinely hated to see her suffer.
When put on trial, Sanders faced 12 years in prison for manslaughter. In court he professed his love for his wife and family "Your honor, I met Ginger when she was 15 years old and I've loved her since she was 15 years old. I loved her when she was 81 years old. It was a blessing, and I was happy to take care of her, I am sorry for all the grief and pain and sorrow I've caused people." It was quite apparent to both the judge and jury that Sanders adored his wife and genuinely hated to see her suffer.