Haz, my brother, you and Patty both continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. You are to be commended for doing the authorities' jobs for them. Most people would just throw up their hands and say "f*** it!!". Make that sucker pay. Things WILL get better. Sometimes GOOD things happen to good people, and you are good people. Even when it looks darkest, remember my motto "noolis bastardis carborundum" (translation at left).
Take care, dude, and may God richly bless you!!
Tom