Per the terms of his plea deal, Bryan Steven Lawson could be eligible for parole after serving 20% of his sentence (normal terms are 30%). He is still in prison.
He's since expressed regret for the murder, and for exposing his young son to the tragedy.
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Chandra Lawson's son from a previous relationship, Liam Windham, was 17 years old at the time of his mother's murder. When speaking with The Kingsport Times, Windham explained that Lawson's greatest life sentence will be his guilt.
"When he is released, he will have to live with that and live with the guilt for the rest of his life. I think that’s punishment enough," he said at the time of his former stepdad's sentencing.
A film crew for A&E covered the months leading up to Bryan Steven Lawson's plea deal, and his story is one of seven featured in the show.
Accused: Guilty or Innocent airs on Tuesdays at 10 p.m. on A&E.
