While her friends and family have been positive about the outcomes, and Cheresa, herself, has tried to stay positive, deep down, she is terrified of the trial and the outcome. The truth is, if she is convicted, she could go to jail for murder. She knows that the conviction would result in years in prison; all of this for a crime she knows that she didn't commit.

"God," Cheresa whispers to herself. "I know we don't talk that often. But here I am. Alone. In jail. And facing murder charges. If I can't talk to you now, when can I?"