Ruby later dies and despite all the gossip going around Summer Bay, Justine tries to hold her head up and decides to go to Ruby's funeral. Desborough said Justine was set to run away, but Rebecca Nash's (Belinda Emmett) attitude changes her plans. The actress said "Rebecca's beginning to think that Justine could be guilty, and Justine reckons the only way to prove her wrong is to stand up and face the music." Justine stands trial for Ruby's murder and the prosecution focuses on her failure to report the bruising she found on the baby. The jury find Justine guilty of manslaughter and she is sent to prison. Ruby's mother eventually comes forward and reveals her husband was actually responsible for their daughter's death. Justine is released and Desborough said she is too exhausted to feel relieved when she gets out and she is not in a party mood.