Story Published:
Nov 2, 2005 at 8:36 AM PST
Story Updated:
Aug 31, 2006 at 1:07 AM PST
BONNEY LAKE - Wednesday was an emotional day in court for a Bonney Lake couple who admitted tying their kids up with duct tape and zip-ties.
Brad and Rachel Lambert each pleaded guilty to unlawful imprisonment. Rachel also pleaded guilty to assault.
She tearfully told the judge she had just had a baby, and was worried her two step-kids would harm the newborn.
Now she says she can hardly call herself a mother.
"I deserve everything I'm getting at this point," Rachel Lambert said. "From 34 days in the hole to death threats and hate mail. As a mother, I can only say I deserve worse."
The judge sentenced Rachel Lambert to 4 1/2 years in prison. Her husband got six months, three of which will be served in home detention.
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