Speaking after the court session, Sharon said that she has no mercy for the man who stabbed her son.

"He was a coward, and I hope he spends the next 25 years in jail," she said.

She went on to say Tanti had just been accepted into school to be a crane operator, something he "was so excited for."

"He was a good boy, and I love him, and I miss him."

Sharon said the family doesn't have a lot of money, and she's not sure how to pay for the funeral service, or the bills Tanti left behind.

A GoFundMe as been started in the families name, it can be found here.

The funeral home has told her not to worry about it for now, she said.

Sharon said they'll likely hold the service and celebration of life on the same day, and will let the Mercury Tribune know once a date is finalized, so that people can pay their respects.

Sharon said she's leaving her porch light on for her son, so he can find his way home.

She thanks everyone for their support during this devastating time.

More to come.