As the investigation continued, a break came when a tip led authorities to a cabin in the woods outside the city. Brian was found hiding there, disheveled and paranoid. He was arrested without incident, though his eyes darted nervously as he was taken into custody.

In the days that followed, the community struggled to process the horror that had unfolded in their midst. Candlelight vigils were held for Jessica, a mother remembered for her warmth and dedication to her child, but trapped in a situation that seemed inescapable.