Schenectady, N.Y. (WNYT) – The family of Amanda Jaikaran gathered outside the Schenectady County Courthouse, wearing shirts with her picture.
They had just seen her accused murderer, Amanda’s former boyfriend.
“The minute he walked in, he looked straight at me and I turned my body and I looked him dead in the face,” said Amanda’s sister, Samantha Jaikaran. “He knows what he took from us. He knows how much she was loved. She was not just loved by her mom, her brother, her sister. She has three kids that stand today in court, making sure they support their mom. We all stand up here to make sure he sees that you didn’t leave her silenced. You did not leave her silenced. We’re here. We’re here. We will be her voice.”…