The Case of Tanya Herman

A psychologist who treated Tanya concluded she was not psychopathic and did have a conscience. Once free from Joe's control to seek dishonesty, lies and hollow promises, she felt a strong sadness and held deep regret for what she had allowed herself to be coerced to do. It was widely accepted that if Tanya Herman had never met Joe Corb, she would never have tried to commit murder. Due to her cooperation with authorities, her guilty plea, no prior convictions, and indications of genuine remorse, Tanya Herman was sentenced to 12 years imprisonment with a non-parole period of nine years. At the end of the committal hearing, it was determined that there was enough evidence for