Calling Ross Harris' actions "evil," Prosecutor Chuck Boring told Judge Mary Staley Clark the maximum sentence was the only one that could apply to this case.
Judge Staley Clark agreed, moments later sentencing Harris to Life in Prison without the possibility of parole, PLUS 32 years.
Harris' declined to speak, his attorneys declined to present evidence or make arguments. Lead defense attorney Maddox Kilgore even had to reminded to stand to address the judge, legal analysts say his unwillingness to present any evidence in mitigation was likely an appeals strategy.
Here are some highlights of what was a tense sentencing hearing in a packed Cobb County courtroom;