even though joe leija pled guilty to second degree murder for shooting a man six times in the face, he has been in a state of limbo at the kent county jail. his judge cannot issue final sentence and send him to prison until his co-defendant's case is resolved. it's dragged on for more than two years, until now. >> he just lost trial yesterday. which is sad news, real sad news. so, you know, i was kind of -- couldn't really enjoy my meal yesterday when he came back from court. i was eating dinner and he told me like through the door, it's over, you know. he is just letting me know. he's at peace, you know. it happened. he still have peace in his heart. he wants to follow god. people come to jail and they find god. my faith ain't that strong