I'm not surprised at the verdict. They didn't have enough evidence to get a conviction. No gun, no residue on his hands, no witnesses and no confession.
Terrible tragedy to lose two of your children and then to live with having taken someone else's life. That being said, there are circumstances in which I could well imagine myself absolutely taking someone out where close family is concerned.
Selfish *** drunk drivers who kill innocent people should be taken out of society. The sooner - the better.