UPDATE: Accomack Co. arsonist enters plea to 61 counts

convicted eastern shore arsonist was back in virginia beach circuit court for what was supposed to her third trial — of many more to come. but as 47 abc’s kelly rule reports — this trial may be her last. track 1 a five month arson spree — two years of court proceedings — and 64 total charges – all coming to a head monday in virginia beach. 42-year-old tonya bundick — entered an alford plea to all remaining counts against her. that means she does not admit guilt – but admits there is enough evidence to convict her. agar 2:37 that was a horrendous crime that they committed over the course of a long period of time 2:41 now she needs to spend a long period of time in the penitentiary because of what she did and to keep others from doing the same thing 2:47 track 2 the plea agreement tacks on another seven years to the 10 and a half bundick is already serving – bringing the total to 17 and a half. and we know she has already served at least two years behind bars. her attorney – janee joslin would not comment to 47 abc — but accomack county commonweather attorney gary agar says his reasoning — justice for the victims… and more importantly — taxpayers money. agar 1:37 she’s been through several attorneys she’s had two jury trials basically, also there were a great deal of expenses today preparing for a jury trial 1:49 track 3 we caught up with james sample monday – his aunts’ onancock home was set on fire back in 20-13. sample 02;35;13 so it was less about us and the house but more so the community, the community being afraid 18 terrorized 02;35;19 butt sot 02;36;29 justice was served this doesn’t have to be dragged out over and over 02;36;31 track 4 bundick’s maximum penalty for the counts — 520 years in prison and more than five million in fines. but when justifying the plea agreement to the courtroom — agar said — he felt it was the best they could do. 1:02 a little sacrifice on the time i might have achieved for her 1:06 butt sot 1:09 but everyone has been addressed and the expenditures have basically come to an end 1:16 now the next and likely the final court date that we can expect from the arson fires — is for the sentencing of bundick’s co-defendant and former fiance charles smith. he has admitted his guilt to all 68 counts — but because of his cooperation — it’s unclear whether or not he could face a heftier prison time than bundick. reporting in virginia beach, kelly rule, 47 abc. accomack county commonwealth attorney gary agar — spoke with reporters after today’s proceedings — and said that bundick can still appeal this decision. she currently has two appeals pending from her first two trials — but there is still no word if she will move forward with those — after today’s proceedings. delaware state university returned to