As a result, he was sentenced to 40 years in prison. Julia has voiced her belief that both sentences—her father’s for his actions and Brooks’ for his crimes—were unjust, though for different reasons.
She sees her father’s choice as one driven by love and desperation to protect his family.
Julia’s mother, Cindy Hudson, expressed empathy for Jay’s actions while also stating her belief that moral accountability ultimately lies beyond human judgment: “Only a higher power has the right to decide someone’s fate,” she said.
To this day, Julia continues to cope with the lasting impact of her childhood trauma. Despite everything, she stands by her father’s actions.
“If anyone ever hurt my children, I wouldn’t hesitate. I’d do whatever it took to protect them, no matter the cost,” she affirmed.
