“We the jury, being duly empaneled and sworn, do herby find that the aggravating circumstances, which the defendant was found guilty of committing, do outweigh the mitigating factors in this case by proof beyond a reasonable doubt. We therefore unanimously find that the sentence of death should be imposed upon the defendant Anthony Sowell.”

Sowell’s fate now rests in the hands of Judge Ambrose, who will decide whether to accept the jury’s recommendation or commute to life in prison without parole. The Judge says he will announce a decision Friday morning.