The following statement has been provided to 6 News from the family of Vicky and Wayne Shugar.

The couple was found shot to death at their home  along Coal Tipple Road in 2010. 

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We the family have been through a terrible ordeal these past two years.  From the moments on April 12 when we all started to get calls that something was wrong and standing across the road looking up at the state police investigating what had happened in the house. Soon after we got to re-enter the house, we had to look at what had happened in our parents house trying to figure out what and why this had happened to them.

While this was all going on we had to plan two funerals, pick a burial spot and headstone.  Due to the nature of this crime, we never got to see our parents, didn't get to say our goodbyes in person so to speak.  We only got to look at a picture of them placed between two caskets.  I don't believe this was a fitting end for the two people that have touched our lives and many other lives so much.

From soccer coach, cheerleading advisor, school track, to volunteering at Junior Olympics, wrestling to selling balloons for the church on the 4th of July.  They always gave without asking for anything in return.  They, along with the family, donated the land for youth soccer programs in Brockway that is still being used today. 

They taught us family values, the difference between right and wrong, and how to treat people.  If we chose to stray from that, they were the first to let us know it, but they were always fair and loving about it.  They taught us the value of hard work and doing a good job.  To take pride in the things we do an to do our best always. 

This trial, along with bringing an end to this phase of life after our parents murder has reopened all of our old wounds.  No one can imagine the pain and suffering that a family endures after a crime like this senseless and uncalled for. 

As we go forward we will always remember our parents for who they were.  Loving and caring people that were taken before they could enjoy the lives that they had left.  Their children and grandchildren grow up and growing old together.  The holidays, birthday celebrations, and births.  Report cards, honor roll and graduation, the list goes on and on.  All taken, stolen, in a moment of selfishness and greed.  Not knowing that their last kiss was going to truly be their last.

We love you mom and dad!

We love you puppa and grammy!

We would like to thank:

District Attorney Jeff Burkett

The Jefferson County District Attorney's office

Pennsylvania State Police

Michelle Fusco, and the Victims Unit

Jefferson County Sheriffs Office

Brockway Police Department

The jury for their dedication and diligence

Friends and family for their cards and showing support for our parents at the courthouse

A special thanks to the Wilson girls and to the Miller's for providing us much needed meals

The Shugar family