told NBC News that she was "disheartened" by the court's ruling. Notes References External links Petit Family Foundation Messages about the death of Hayley Petit – Miss Porter's School (scroll down to see messages related to the Petits) Miles for Michaela at the Internet Archive Statement of Governor M. Jodi Rell, on verdict in trial of Steven Hayes The Cheshire Murders documentary, HBO.com 2007 in Connecticut 2007 murders in the United States Arson in Connecticut Attacks in the United States in 2007 Capital murder cases Cheshire, Connecticut Crimes in Connecticut Family murders Incidents of violence against women Murder in Connecticut Rapes in the United States Sexual assaults in the United States