Bugman exterminator gets probation for causing death of Layton girls

Published: Friday, Jan. 6 2012 10:05 p.m. MST

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Nathan and Brenda Toone will never be able to replace the two daughters they lost to the "ignorance, laziness and carelessness" of an exterminator they hired two years ago.

"We are so tired. We are tired of sleepless and tearful nights. We are tired of missing our girls. We are tired of needing to explain the backstory every time we tell someone how many children we have, and tired of even needing to figure out what number to give in the first place."

Despite the constant tears, they have chosen to move forward with their lives, including Brenda giving birth to a son in April. They take solace in the faith they have that their family will one day be reunited.

"We do know we will be able to see and be with Rebecca and Rachel again," Nathan Toone said. "This knowledge and assurance is the single thing that has allowed us to heal as much as we have thus far."

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Cats

Somewhere in Time, UT

What settlement? This is a criminal case. I'm glad he got probation. It was really a tragic accident.

5:41 p.m. Jan. 6, 2012
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AlanSutton

Salt Lake City, UT

This is a terrible tragedy.

Yes, crimes were committed, but not the type of crimes that prison terms can rectify or prevent.

Coleman Nocks and Raymond Wilson will have to live with the thoughts of the two little girls for the More..

8:10 p.m. Jan. 6, 2012
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Cottonwood Heights, UT

A fair and just sentence. Nothing will bring back the girls, but this was an accident, not deliberate murder.

If anyone is feeling outrage over light sentences, save that for drug dealers and cop killers.

10:54 p.m. Jan. 6, 2012
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