Now the couple have signed an exclusive deal with New York "superagent" Judith Regan. Media reports said the deal was worth $500,000 (£274,000), although this has not been confirmed by the firm. At the hearing Ms Wilbanks apologised for her disappearance but only promised to pay overtime costs incurred during the search.

Often times I wonder why
There's love and hate, theres live or die.
When sickness comes I must decide:
When feelings go, theres suicide.