"I love Richard with all my heart, " a teary-eyed Carol Beasley testified during the sentencing phase of the trial of her son, 53-year-old Richard Beasley.

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This I have done because of my personal selfishness and weakness and I love her with all of my heart.

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And I love this country with all of my heart.

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