Verdict: Neuman guilty but mentally ill

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Verdict: Neuman guilty but mentally ill

Verdict in the Hemy Neuman trial in the DeKalb County Courthouse Thursday afternoon in Decatur, Ga., March 15, 2012. The jury ruled Hemy Neuman guilty but mentally ill to count 1 and guilty on count 2. Hemy Neuman, accused in the shooting death of Rusty Sneiderman outside a Dunwoody preschool.

Steve Sneiderman, center, gets a hug from his wife Lisa, as he sits next to his mother Marilyn Sneiderman, left, before the reading of the verdict.

The mother of victim Rusty Sneiderman, Marilyn Sneiderman wipes a tear from her eye after the reading of the verdict

The parents of victim Rusty Sneiderman, Don and Marilyn Sneiderman get emotional as they listen to their son Steven Sneiderman speak on behalf of the family to members of the media.

Hemy Neuman sits next to his attorneys as he waits for the judge to return after a short recess before his sentencing.

Rebecca Cohen, the mother of Hemy Neuman, sits with her family as she reacts to the sentencing of her son.

Doug Peters, right, stands next to Hemy Neuman as Neuman gives an emotional speech before his sentencing.

Hemy Neuman defense attorney Doug Peters, left, walks by members of the Sneiderman family following a speech to members of the media.

Hemy Neuman defense attorneys Doug Peters, left, and Bob Rubin, share the podium as they addresses several members of the media following the Hemy Neuman trial.

Steven Sneiderman, the brother of victim Rusty Sneiderman, returns to his seat after an emotional speech to Judge Gregory A. Adams during the Hemy Neuman trial in the DeKalb County Courthouse Thursday afternoon in Decatur, Ga., March 15, 2012.

Steven Sneiderman, the brother of victim Rusty Sneiderman, collects his thoughts before he speaks to members of the media after the Hemy Neuman trial in the DeKalb County Courthouse Thursday afternoon in Decatur, Ga., March 15, 2012.

D.A. Doug Peters, right, stands next to Hemy Neuman as Neuman gives an emotional speech before his sentencing during the Hemy Neuman trial in the DeKalb County Courthouse Thursday afternoon in Decatur, Ga., March 15, 2012.

Rebecca Cohen, the mother of Hemy Neuman, sits with her family as she reacts to the verdict.

The parents of victim Rusty Sneiderman, Don and Marilyn Sneiderman are visibly emotional after the reading of the verdict.

Hemy Neuman, center, leaves the courtroom under heavy security after the reading of the verdict.

Steve Sneiderman gets a hug from his wife Lisa (facing) as they react with their family Don and Marilyn Sneiderman, left, after the reading of the verdict of the Hemy Neuman trial in the DeKalb County Courthouse Thursday afternoon in Decatur, Ga., March 15, 2012.

Bob Rubin consoles Hemy Neuman before Neuman is escorted out by DeKalb County Deputies after his sentencing.

Don Sneiderman reacts after the reading of the verdict of the Hemy Neuman trial in the DeKalb County Courthouse Thursday afternoon in Decatur, Ga., March 15, 2012. The jury ruled Hemy Neuman guilty but mentally ill to count 1 and guilty on count 2. Don is the victim's father.

Neuman waits for his lawyers to return to the defense table.

Don Geary, DeKalb County chief assistant D.A (left) listens to DeKalb County Superior Court Judge Gregory Adams (center) as he gives instruction to DeKalb County District Attorney Robert James.

Attorneys and prosecution confer at the bench as Neuman waits at the defense table.

Neuman (left) shakes hands with attorney, Bob Rubin.

Neuman (left) listens to attorney Doug Peters (right). The jury entered its second full day of deliberations Thursday.

Hemy Neuman enters the courtroom after the jury posed a question Thursday, March 15, 2012 at the DeKalb County Courthouse in Decatur. Neuman is charged with the murder of Rusty Sneiderman at a Dunwoody daycare center in 2010.

The prosecution team of D.A. Robert James, right, and Chief Assistant D.A. Don Geary speak to members of the media after the Hemy Neuman trial.

Attorneys Bob Rubin (left) and Doug Peters (left-center) speak with as DeKalb County District Attorney Robert James exits the courtroom.

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Steve Sneiderman, center, gets a hug from his wife Lisa, as he sits next to his mother Marilyn Sneiderman, left, before the reading of the verdict.

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