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What kind of trouble did she get into to end up in J.D. and now prison? I feel so bad for her, maybe you can write to her? Just a suggestion..BtW.....I hope that life is going great for you now 🙏

Our lives ...our choices ...our consequences. Still very sad. 💯

@@skorpio1119 if you aren’t taught how to make better choices how do you expect to make them?

@@out2fun some parents are unfit parents

@@boomds5602When you're old enough to know right from wrong GENIUS ! Stop defending INSANITY. People all over the world have been raised under horrid circumstances, they don't become CRIMINALS /KILLERS. FACTS. 💯

Well she went through it and didn't kill people.

@@Carlos27thFS you still don’t understand how this works, but keep trying.

@@noncatholiccatholicrat6309 What? That it's a crap shoot whether or not one is a psychopath or not? Thanks. There are plenty of abused children who don't go and murder their classmates. Not that that's a good thing obviously.

​@@Carlos27thFS "there are plenty of a abused children who dont go and murder " what a great statement you should write a book and title it that

@@Carlos27thFS Abuse affects people differently. My mother was shitty to all of her kids but it affected us in different ways, some are worse than others. Also she was addicted hard drugs and alcohol while she was pregnant with him. That helped to further mess him up psychologically. The woman who birthed him basically ensured that he would have a shitty life. Once he was born America’s system did not try to help the child. That’s how you breed a school shooter. The blame falls back on your shitty system

So very sad

Very sad

This is really sad

It's up to you to change!!!

Unfortunately his mother wasn't having kids for love. She was selling then for her drug and alcohol habits. She had no love for them. Nikolas has her traits no empathy or love.

You also saved yourself with good decisions. Anyone could end up like Nik and his sister, good parents or bad.

@@Psyminds Every thinking feeling human being that is of sound mind can see the difference between right and wrong.

@@Denise-Ann Not really. Kids with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome are not of 'sound mind', They do not have the same capscity as the rest of us. Their brain is damaged.

@@ddigiorgio8438 I need to do more research on it.

@@Denise-Ann yes, lots to find online. It will make you sad for these kids, later adults. And the cost to society too, not just financially but in terms of human potential and relationships.

I hope so too. She didn't deserve this messed up life.

Nick grew up in a loving home with adoptive parents. Not with his biological mother. Her testimony is irrelevant. I can't believe you guys are falling for this.

@@hus390 now go read the impacts of drugs and alcohol on a fetus.

@@hus390 not everyone needs to feel the way you do.

Nick was abused in the womb and ,must be set free

The problem is they don’t even know how much they were disadvantaged. The cycle unfortunately continues

Too late

It's never too late. With the right therapy, she could heal her trauma. This so heartbreaking.

🙏🏼❤️ God have mercy , he is at the door knocking for those strong in faith. ❤️

@@LoriLynnSpiritWithinUs Well she will have to do so in prison while she serves her life sentence...Take another look at her top, and the officer behind her...She is currently in Jail... Danielle Woodard, the daughter of Nikolas Cruz's biological mom Brenda Woodard, faces life in prison for targeting an elderly woman The 34-year-old allegedly jumped into the 72-year-old victim's Honda while she donated items at a Goodwill trailer in January 2020 As Danielle tried to drive away, the elderly woman climbed back into the passenger seat but was hurled from the car as it slammed into a curb Danielle, a mother-of-two, was arrested on felony carjacking and aggravated battery charges She has an extensive rap sheet, including 22 arrests and 16 felony convictions, and is classified as a habitual violent offender She faces a mandatory life sentence if convicted next month

that lawyer is trash, heartless and doesn't care about how this woman feels.

Her parents failed her and her brother. The judicial system failed those that died because they had plenty of warning about that little dumbass!

​@@butterflykisses4u also Nikolas Cruz is Hispanic Latino not white

@@beoye the point is , Zimmerman was Latino Cruz Latino But media says the are white , Dylan roof got the death sentence for taking nine llifes , Nicholas Cruz murders 17 children , gets life , now is there any sense in that , I do not believe there justice to that at all

@@beoye in my opinion , but who's to blame , allowing a judge to continue practice while living for years with a major drug dealer , who sentences drug dealers daily , It may just be Florida but I don't think judges should be dating drug dealers .........

The system fails many kids every day and dgaf! I’m glad that his sister is alive but hate that she had to go through all that bc of adults who don’t give a flying f about anything… She is a survivor but it pisses me off that there are many others like her out there. Painful

Yes the system failed her and her brothers so heart braking

The "system" murdered my 4 year old baby boy!! I sued them and WON! I had NEVER been an unfit mom!! Then MFS murdered my poor baby!!

She fuck'n failed herself relying on the system? That is a victim mentality, she could be someone great, but weakness exists in the majority

@@camlop813 i agree and disagree! some people break/give up easily.

Big drama act and sob story. Grabbed her 5 minutes of fame

⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠@@Michael-cs3li”Sob story”? I can’t tell if your being serious because if you are you must be this guys twin with a deformity from all that crack. “Oh yeah you can really tell how this is a drama act because she said her mother’s womb who was carrying a mass murder, was polluted.” You’re saying that like you just heard it from the Johnny Depp case and you think it’s cool to say.

@@Michael-cs3li Do you think people have a choice in testifying? His team called on her, she has to testify....

@@Michael-cs3li She experienced it firsthand, unlike those of us watching.

@SkyNet General how old is she?

Nah that's drugs

I’m pretty sure she’s high…

Well you didn’t become a mass murderer

Same. Animals were my comfort. It’s common for people with histories of abuse to have trauma bonds with animals.

@@NotFalling4it they saved my life I swear ❤

@@13ritneyanne Me as well ❤️

Same here. My mom fell to pieces after my dad died and I have always loved animals, but, when dad died and Mom turned to booze, my dogs were my solice. Then when my mom died, I had my dogs, my Iguana and I volunteered at a barn working with horses. Animals saved my life.

Saw an interview from a childcare worker about nik and zak, and the media made it seem like zak was okay and normal but he had hella anger issues and would take it out on nik all the time. definitely contributed to everything

Couldn’t * care less.

Despite what kind of child he had he still had no right to go into that school and shoot the students they did nothing to him he planned this he should be in a mental facility in the prison he will never ever be able to see the light of day like i said he will get shanked in prison for his awful crime

Very sad

It's couldn't care less. Ffs, how hard is it to get right? Brain dead

I dont.

@@GreenZeusmask That's ok too 😊

@Cody not all people have empathy for others and you are one of them. Hopefully with maturation that will change when you realize that you are vulnerable.

@@WVgrl59 Yes, we are all vulnerable and we are all doing the best we can with the means we have available.

@Katanya Jason yes, and as you get older you realize it even more. ❤️

yeah, got me too

She did stand a chance. My cousin was profoundly mentally ill, abusive, neglectful, and an addict. Yet her children, despite being dragged through torment during their entire childhoods, rose above it. Choice plays a part. Always, choice plays a part.

Now you know what it’s like to be black! The argument is not that black people never stood a chance especially in todays time but when did these white people fight racism? Can you imagine having no choice but to grow up beaten raped when you had no choice? That’s called slavery. These people actually did stand a chance bc they’re still white imagine going through 300 years of slavery and then thinking you truly have a fair chance.

@@allthingsharbor yet we can still acknowledge that circumstance and privilege play a significant part in all our lives.

I completely agree. What happens in the first few months, years of life changes everything. Everything. I disagree with the the comment above this about thier being choice (but thats okay). Here is why: The ability to see, balance, discern and make choices is almost entirely formed by what has come before, the brain in the earlyest years. There are numerous experiences that can happen in those years, that can almost irreversibley affect a childs brain, development, life skills, understanding, cognition, conscience, decision making skills, perception of self worth. Everything. To treat and develop any of these areas, it takes years, and years, of a different and healthy experience, significant intervention, to change and progress from the consequences of that childhood. We absolutely cannot say that there was always the chance to ‘choose’ differently, if the power and mechanisms behind the ability to make those choices is compromised in such a severe way for some human beings. Especially when making choices for oneself, thats even more complex - for example, if no one has valued you, why would you be able to develop the ability to value yourself when making a decision. It is entirely unfair i beleive, to say that every person with similar experiences and development has had the opportunity to choose differently for themselves. You only know what you know. Every human being has a different brain, that is impacted in a different way by harrowing experiences like this brave lady’s story. There are not words that would describe it enough. It cant be compared to another person who has suffered in a similar way. Different brains. Different human beings. Different eyes. The playing field is not level.

I cried when she said that😢

Yes … 💔

How do you learn how to survive??? It’s hard to take care of yourself young on your own, you’re vulnerable to predators… don’t know how to handle emotions

She truly is a beautiful and WORTHY soul.

There are so many kids that suffer bc ppl keep having kids willy nilly and don’t gaf to take care of them!!! Many parents abuse them too! Fckng hate this shyt!

And now with the retarded US abortion laws well be having a lot more kids born into awful situations

Well said. Being born into a family is a roll of the dice.

She is in prison on her 17th felony! She is now facing 15 years to life for carjacking a woman in her mid 70s.

@@dopecat_truecrime Thanks again. 🎯💯🎯

@@skorpio1119 No problem, and you're welcome.

Yeah it's really sad. Sad the mother was raped sad she also had to choose that lifestyle of addiction anyone can go down that road and lose their life from alcohol. One of the reasons why I don't drink as much as I used to that stuff is no good.

No healthcare, no safety nets, no housing, no choices. Just greed and survival of the fittest. What a great country this is. 🙄Kids are destroyed. Absolutely destroyed.

I don’t blame Danielle for how she felt about her mom

she committed serious offences, has 16 felonies. She does deserve to be in school, she deserves to be locked up in prison for life.

May I ask why she is in handcuffs?

@@pennypendleton7345 She is actually serving time. I don’t think that was mentioned because it’s truly not part of the case. I guess when you have a crappy mom like she did and no one to really guide you in life you have a less likely chance of being a successful adult.

Same here, Im still blessed with a amazing family. Im so sad for this woman.... life is so friggin unfair..

@@bluenoon78 His mom was a monster. Don't do drugs kids lol

💯 absolutely agree with you.. I could feel the pain coming off of her. That’s how much pain she was in.

Yes, I am so grateful and thankful for my amazing, loving parents and the childhood that they provided me and my sister. I can't imagine a life such as this.

I totally agree with you. My mother is my world. I wish all of my siblings could realize it.

Wow. Read your comment before I got to that part and I’m speechless. The emotion in just saying her name and the emotion read on her face and through her body language is really something. Poor thing. :/

Unbelievably heavy!!!!!

She needs Jesus Christ that died on the cross for her sins in rose from the dead for all her sins and give her rest God said my yoke is light and my burden is heavy that means I can take it all and wipe it away and make you a new person

Yeah, I clocked that too. She said “Brenda” like it was cement block falling from her mouth.

@@lindseyhendrix2405 What about her many poor victims... Danielle Woodard, the daughter of Nikolas Cruz's biological mom Brenda Woodard, faces life in prison for targeting an elderly woman The 34-year-old allegedly jumped into the 72-year-old victim's Honda while she donated items at a Goodwill trailer in January 2020 As Danielle tried to drive away, the elderly woman climbed back into the passenger seat but was hurled from the car as it slammed into a curb Danielle, a mother-of-two, was arrested on felony carjacking and aggravated battery charges She has an extensive rap sheet, including 22 arrests and 16 felony convictions, and is classified as a habitual violent offender She faces a mandatory life sentence if convicted next month

You gave those babies a chance at life. Im not overly religious but I do believe in goodness and a higher power. God bless you and them!

you're an amazing person! bravo, mama.

God bless you

You are a wonderful and amazing family, send lots of positive thoughts, with major wishes for your continuing love 🇬🇧

You are a wonderful, wonderful human being. I’m glad the children are all doing well, and are very lucky to have you. I feel it from this lady. That ache to have a family, guidance, structure. I still feel it at 33. Best I can do is break the cycle to ensure my girls have that, and I do. I hope this young lady finds healing and peace, I truly do.

I was thinking the same thing.

Just FYI, there is and has been legal abortion all over the area; in fact, all over S. Florida. She obviously didn’t seek out abortions. And although I agree with prenatal care classes, it’s impossible to get some women/girls to attend. They seek out no care, although it’s also available as is free prenatal care. Drug addicts don’t care about anything but the next high or drink.

@@Anca820 Imagine all the issues, if women are denied?

@@Anca820 Are abortions free though? No drug addict is going to be able to afford the hundreds of dollars for an abortion, not to mention the hoops you have to jump through to get the appointment. What they need are mobile birth control clinics. Like if an addict (or whoever else is in a bad place) wants an IUD/implant/sterilization, get them right then and there. Maybe even give them a bonus check for doing it. Drug addicts are notoriously unreliable, so they need to bring it TO them.

I am going to call bull. Some of the government agencies you mention are corrupt as hell. Make sure you qualify your answers

So very sad

She wanted to keep him.

One of the fewest and happiest moments in her life. Everything else before and after sounds like a tragedy.

The day a demon was born! 🔥 MURDERER!

I think you should look up her record. She’s about to serve life in prison for trying to kill an officer, almost killing a 72 yr old woman while car jacking her and several other violent felonies she’s done. I felt for her too until i read her record. She doesn’t care about anyone just like her mom. It’s very sad how one family has effected so many tragically.

@@myrnapowell1637 Do you think it’s a mere coincidence that BOTH of them ended up being violent?

@@mecredi73 Will that answer give back the victims their lives? The third child is now filming a reality show about being a brother of a serial killer. Both these siblings facing life are getting paid for that reality show. All three knew what was wrong and what was right because of what they went through in life. In her words she knew what was wrong. He knew when he spoke to say I did it I am pleading guilty what I did was wrong. They in their own words had the opportunity to seek help. I went through the system and took the opportunity to take a different path in life. Took the help. The right thing is often the roughest road but there is a choice unless your deemed insane. They are not insane.

@@myrnapowell1637 what system are you talking about?

@@mecredi73 Juvenile Justice system.

Thank you. I always feel guilty for being a single mom. I never felt like I was good enough but I did everything for my two kids. I wasn’t able to afford to give them a lot of material things but I love them so much and made sure they knew it. We always had food on the table and a roof over our heads. My daughter is on scholarship in university and my son just finished high school. They both ended up being amazing people.

I needed this. And girl don't feel bad about pizza! LOL my kids know what's up when we pull up in the Drive-Thru mama is tired!

Thank you Katie and you as well sweetheart ❤It does get hard sometimes but we keep going for our babies. Don’t feel bad for grabbing a pizza. You fed your babies and that’s all that matters.

Your son is probably so happy for pizza I think most kids love pizza. You do what you can for him and you always have the best intentions behind it. He knows that you love him

@@karinakassim you are an amazing mother for loving your children truly, don’t doubt yourself.

So horrible 💔

@@rameychisum2891 I’m sure you’ve made plenty mistakes as we all have. As a survivor of childhood abuse, I have compassion for other survivors and don’t shame people. We all walk different paths and you can’t judge someone until you’ve been in their shoes. This young lady has clearly been through so much and I’m sure she wishes every day that she “played her cards differently”. Be kinder.

@@rameychisum2891 you must be just a perfect little Angel then 🙄 the thing is, nobody asked you.

@@mackenziesackett4853 22 arrests, 16 felony convictions for battery with a deadly weapon & car theft amongst others. In January 2010 Danielle earned an eight-year sentence for credit card fraud, cocaine possession and the attempted second degree murder of a police officer. Now in prison again on felony carjacking and aggravated battery charges, awaiting a life sentence. Yeah, she is very kind to others. Past is the past (even the most horrible) but we make our choices now.

@@joannalaszczak2012 if you know anything about trauma especially childhood trauma, it does irreversible damage to your brain. Having your mother do drink and do crack while pregnant with you ALSO affects your brain. When you talk about choices, us children who survive trauma never CHOSE to have irreversible things happen to our brains. That’s why I have compassion for others that ended up going down a dark path due to childhood trauma.

She just wanted to get out of jail for the day

@@minnesota7010 please try to have compassion for people who never had the opportunity to make good choices, unlike you or me. This woman deserves our compassion so she can heal and become a better person.

@@Hannah-vp6eq How about having some compassion for her victims? Danielle Woodard, the daughter of Nikolas Cruz's biological mom Brenda Woodard, faces life in prison for targeting an elderly woman The 34-year-old allegedly jumped into the 72-year-old victim's Honda while she donated items at a Goodwill trailer in January 2020 As Danielle tried to drive away, the elderly woman climbed back into the passenger seat but was hurled from the car as it slammed into a curb Danielle, a mother-of-two, was arrested on felony carjacking and aggravated battery charges She has an extensive rap sheet, including 22 arrests and 16 felony convictions, and is classified as a habitual violent offender She faces a mandatory life sentence if convicted next month

@@paulconnelly6560 Danielle is guilty for her crimes. But she’s also human and endured extreme trauma her entire life. It’s not easy to live normally because your childhood years molds who you are for the rest of your life. Danielle only knows drugs, violence because that’s all she knew as a child. That’s not an excuse for her own wrongdoings but an explanation. She gave us a vague description of what I can imagine was a world of hurt, she was irreparably damaged by the one person who was suppose to protect and care for her, her failed mother.

@@domo201 I completely agree with you. My brother has done some crazy things but I have seen what he has endured as well. My dad was so abusive to him… I remember him locking me in the car while I had to sit there and watch him beat my brother so badly just for going walking to let off steam after my dad tried to accuse him of stealing money from him (which he didn’t do) my dad made me get in the car and chased him down the road then locked me in the car and I held my ears and eyes so I didn’t have to hear my brother beg for death 😞 this wasn’t the first time either. Just the hardest time I can even recall because I was able to block out the rest. His life has mostly been spent behind bars. I wish so much better for him but he doesn’t know any better.

personally I think he didn't want to look at the parents or the victims because he feels ashamed and guilty and can't man up. but his sister. she's not acusing him of wrong doing. she's telling the tale of their childhood and maybe he's thinking like "man. she had it worse than me and this is what I did with my second chance " . or maybe not. maybe he's not that complex. idk. my heart breaks for the sister though. living with addicted parents is .....yeah....

dont fcking care

First thing I noticed too.

BC he is a narcissist.

I am a very compassionate human being ....yet when I listened to the sister if this demon , Nikolas speak ,I became more livid toward him .His sister had an extremely traumatic childhood ...yet she did not kill anybody or cause harm to any ...she could have ...she was a victim of an abusive life and still carries deep rooted scars .The fact that she is trying to help her brother through her horrid upbringing , will tell you that she is able to still love and protect ......I'm looking at him as he intentionally focuses on his sister ... listening to her every word ...he has respect for his own ...this demon Nikolas Cruz....yet when those heartbroken parents were in the witness stand ....he was busy with a pen and paper ...writing like an author or poet ...the nerve of this murderer !! .No regard no remorse just sheet arrogance ....but when his sister takes the stand he is all ears ...his entire demeanour is different .He knows THIS is his lifeline , this is his get -out -of -jail card .His sister's story is sad and she deserves a second chance at a BETTER life ....his story DESERVES THE FULL MIGHT OF THE LAW ..... I COULD BE WRONG ....BUT I SEE A SLIGHT SMIRK ON HIS FACE ....NOT EVEN A TEAR FOR HIS SISTER .

How is she brave? She's has 16 felonies! If she stayed out of trouble and got an education, then maybe you could say she's brave. She's just a POS because she chose to be.

Why she is a prisoner ??.. what is her crime and she is also a rape victim too ??..😒 curious a bit !!..

​@@wonderworld7721Hijacked an old woman's car as per comments.

@@wonderworld7721 it's easy to judge other people when you've never lived any hardships in life....

She committed some awful crimes and not just a few times.

I've seen worse and the product turned out way better. Come to Michigan right in the middle you will find women and the remnants of women who could drink and snort Brenda under the table any day. This isn't a special or unique story other than her whole family is narcissistic sociopaths.

God Bless the woman who almost killed a 72 year old woman, shot at a police officer, and also in 2003, brought a gun to school. Such an upstanding citizen! How about GOD BLESS HER VICTIMS! She is in Jail awaiting trial and because she is an habitual violent offender, faces life!

@@paulconnelly6560 doesn't mean she doesn't deserve empathy. Lack of empathy creates monsters like Nikolas

@@dcc-randomstorieswithmel7424 Her victims need more empathy than her. Just be thankful your grandmother was not one of her many victims! Grow up and stop excusing criminal behavior! God Bless Her Victims!

@@paulconnelly6560 still doesn't mean she deserves less empathy. Even if it were my grandmother,I would still have empathy,thats what makes you different from people like Nikolas,otherwise you are just another person who thinks lives don't matter. Empathy is what makes the difference,otherwise you might as well be Nikolas. You sound like someone trying to take out their issues on strangers. She didn't do anything to you so mind your darn business

Don't fool yourself, but i get you don't know any better, unlike Danielle Woodard, you would get eaten up in a second on the street lol.

How do you know this is real

Real? How do you know real, or fake?

street smart foster kid in & out of the system, we learned our way around judicial system. woman worked it. don't forget potential reality show for her w/ her other bro allegedly. Also, defense had rehearsals for her big debut here. she got reaction out of a few commenters.

@@daniellewest265 common street-smart sense. did she murder 17 children? NO. Her estranged brother did who was raised in a loving home. Regardless, if it wasn't, or was. Dude needs to fry for this heinous crime. Maybe when society grows a pair again and stop coddling these school shooters, they might get the message and stop murdering bc their feeling got hurt.

So true heartbreaking to hear kids go through this 💔

And w the overturn of Roe vs Wade, this is exactly what is going to continue sadly

@@kelseymcgraw8187 yeah, imagine 15 or 20 years in the future how many people like this there will be, with mothers who are forced to give birth and take care of kids that they didn’t want, couldn’t afford, and wouldn’t give a good life. It’s terrifying to think about.

@@kelseymcgraw8187 oh well. Probably should think before opening your legs, especially if you're a drug addict. 🤡

@@noodlepoodlegirl they aren't forced to have sex lol.. foh. 🤡

Absolutely ☹️

And unfortunately, those who have a positive parental figure end up getting shot at school.

i never had any positive figures in my childhood. i’ve never killed anyone

@@hello-wl7pk neither did she. Have you ever been addicted to drugs at birth?

Not all of us, but her testimony certainly Close to home, and what makes matters worse is my mothers name is Brenda and she threw me out the window like a piece of trash also. I have watched this multiple times and I cry every time I watch it.

I understand. I'm very sorry that you do. It is no way to live as a child, which is a massive understatement.

This was a powerful comment.

Indeed, I was bullied not only by other kids in school who even came home to continue the bullying after school, but my own blood sibling (much older) even bullied me with them only then to wait for my step dad to come home from work and start his abuse cycle, singing nursery rhymes to me about killing kids, etc. Childhood was hell and living with PTSD, can't even imagine how bad it could be in foster care. Still dealing with the consequences today at almost 40 years old.

seriously… you cant be so delusional to ask this question. and if they did take her away she would go into worse situations in foster care. it is all one in the same and not a savior for these kids.

riiight ! maybe bcz all us justice system relies on these tragedies. and of course mass media. just for spread fear, manipulation, misleadin ... vultures ... desgusting.

Theyre overwhelmed and many of them are burnt out. Take it from another kid who fell right through the cracks.

this happens more often than you realize, there's many reasons it can go overlooked, i speak from experience

@@teedee643 foster care would NOT have been worse

This is not worth anything, but can I say, more power to you 🙌🏼

@@sadia2395 It is worth more than you think. Thank you for your kind words.

@@karinakassim 💞🙂

You are doing an amazing job, even caring and worrying about it shows. You have a good heart.

@@SingSirenMae thank you 💕 means a lot to me

Pray?!?! How about you find a way to financially, leagally or emotionally help her!!! Pray. Thats just a shitty cop out so you can feel good about yourself without actually doing nothing

@@tencentpistol1 while prayer seems to be a typical cop out thrown around these days, I do not believe that’s what this lady was doing here. Prayer goes best with direct action upon those prayers and she says that she’s worked with many trauma survivors… catch a breath my friend.

She wont. She's in jail.

@@lindseyhendrix2405 👍

her victims deserve psychological help if they need it , not she. She is a career criminal, what she deserves a life sentence behind bars to stop others becoming her victim.

@Boston Gal they feel differently about her because she's a woman

Clearly there is something wrong with these people. It's in their DNA. Her story is terrible, but there are plenty of people with the same background that don't try to kill police officers and rob elderly ladies. Nor do they murder 17 innocent people at a high school.

@@joshuapike643 what a load of nuff. Did you listen to her or do you have your own agenda? Clearly, you have your own agenda.

@@jocelynhunter2359 Whatever tragedy she went through, Nick never lived it. All the sympathizing comments are from women. It's why I think Death Pen juries should have as minimum amount of women as possible. Sadly, Florida was tricked into making jury death sentences unanimous. Before 2016, a mere majority was enough. Nick grew up in a loving home with adoptive parents. Not with his biological mother. Her testimony is irrelevant. I can't believe you guys are falling for this.

@@joshuapike643 ohhhhhh, poor little Joshie thinks women get off easy.

he was looking at joaquin’s sister

He’s still a demon. She’s just on “his side” he won’t shed a single tear for his sister. Watch and see.

@Boston Gal they're probably not classed as legally on paper, but biologically they always will be

@Boston Gal They are biological siblings. She said that during her initial statement.

This tells me he is well aware of his calculated actions. No mercy.

You're a beautiful soul 🥰

@@annie-ds4zs 😊❤️

She has a home now.... jail😟

@@christopherhall6471why??

@@christopherhall6471 💩👎

Only 10 years older than her last victim... Danielle Woodard, the daughter of Nikolas Cruz's biological mom Brenda Woodard, faces life in prison for targeting an elderly woman The 34-year-old allegedly jumped into the 72-year-old victim's Honda while she donated items at a Goodwill trailer in January 2020 As Danielle tried to drive away, the elderly woman climbed back into the passenger seat but was hurled from the car as it slammed into a curb Danielle, a mother-of-two, was arrested on felony carjacking and aggravated battery charges She has an extensive rap sheet, including 22 arrests and 16 felony convictions, and is classified as a habitual violent offender She faces a mandatory life sentence if convicted next month

@@paulconnelly6560 Thank you, now I understand why that officer is standing behind her.

@@paulconnelly6560 My God. The wreckage caused by Brenda never ends.

@TETCOM you're angry that he told us these things? this explains how she ended up from the damage her mother created. It's very hard to change behaviors from early childhood, hopefully she can be mentored by someone who has, perhaps the woman witness who was a prostitute at the same time as Brenda. Perhaps this will be the beginning of a new positive life for her.

@@paulconnelly6560 After this testimony, let's hope the court orders mandatory long term counseling and help where she is given sentence with possibility of parole. Thank you for sharing this.

@Badger life and blaming it on their race... instead of looking at those intergenerational issues.

@@key6723 what does this have to do with race? I am confused.

@@Ash_426 It's a point to show the lack of perspective people have, racist people and people who don't say they're racist but still resort to their racial biases who look at this white lady can EASILY say " oh she had bad parents, i can see where things went wrong, i feel bad." but they can't relay that logic to when a colored person commits a crime, then it's "of course they we're black, black people commit more crimes that means they are genetically prone to violence" that's the point, it's an education moment for slow people who can't grasp how intergenerational trauma causes poverty and crime regardless of the human constructed "races" we use to generalize and marginalize groups.

​@Badger life i'm not commenting about Nick Cruz or this situation rather your comment that says "So many more children are being raised in these exact same conditions or worse" and in society alot of the time coloured people in these exact situations are looked at as they are supposed to be there instead of how they look at this situation with his sister as sad and unfortunate that she's been delt a bad hand.

@@key6723 except that you seem to be the only person who has mentioned race. I truly do not see what race has to do with this situation, despite your reply. I can't feel badly for either of them, regardless of whether they are white or not.

that last sentence is really powerful. you’re a sweet soul. wishing you all the best in life

😢

I’m so sorry:/ I have three littles right now. I pray that they will grow up to have a wonderful life. It breaks my heart that their mom deserted them:/

🤍

Happy your doing better. Stay strong stay positive, stay blessed.

I can 💯 relate friend. 🥺

i was the oldest of eleven kids and mutable step fathers and plenty of abuse ,at home and at school

@@OfficialLiLMicK Aw thank you. I appreciate it. Yea I’m doing a lot better actually. I’m just at the end of becoming a registered nurse actually.

She's in jail for attempted murder of a police officer

Amen 🙏

@@ansnfbsknanssshshbsnsndnd5438 whatever liar!! Innocent until proven guilty.

@@foreverlove8919 ...she's literally in jail because she WAS proven guilty

@@foreverlove8919 she's been arrested 22 times. This is public information. A simple google search would prove I'm not a liar, but keep on worshipping evil people.

The big question is what will be larger if drugs were legalized. The percentage of new addicts or the drop in violence.

Alcohol is legal, alcohol can damage an unborn fetus as well. So what's your point? Ban cigarettes too?

Brenda's childhood was probably horrible too. Makes you wonder what kind of a life she had growing up to cause her to become like that

🙄 When a mother is not able to be a mother, it does'nt matter if drugs are legal or illegal! Alkohol is legal and millions of people suffer in alcohol addiction! A stressed mother would be better with smoking little cannabis, two, three joints a day instead of drinking a bottle of wine or even harder stuff. And that's fact!

Sometimes I feel that he was told there was no bullets in the gun

@@onewotldgovernmentonlywhen9044 ?

@@onewotldgovernmentonlywhen9044 what…

They adopted him for the money

He was a Manchurian candidate

nikolas is an autism childNikolas will never be alone because God already forgives him. It hurts who hurts. It is the truth because the police are to blame for everything.hypocritical gun control you are murderers

The families want him dead and he wants to live. Sadly, Florida was tricked into making jury death sentences unanimous. Before 2016, a mere majority was enough. Nick grew up in a loving home with adoptive parents. Not with his biological mother. Her testimony is irrelevant. I can't believe you guys are falling for this.

In a way I feel like he should live out his life locked up for what he did. Death seems like the easy way out to me. I feel bad for him that he’s so F’d up because of what his Mom was doing while carrying him. Not saying I feel worse for him than I do for the people who lost their lives or their loved ones though. Those loved were cut too short!

Hurry up and give him a extra dose of potassium chloride.

I caught that too. It’s like the first time he’s looked up at the witness box. At least so far that I’ve seen in this video and the trial.

I can believe it. You can feel her pain, and she only wanted to testify in hopes of helping her brother one last time, despite everything. We forget that she is a victim too, both from Cruz and her mother. It gets lost in these trials that the offenders have family members too, who are impacted by the offenders actions as well, bud they are still their family member or loved one. I’m sure she still loves her brother too, despite the horrible, awful, disgusting crimes he committed.

I hate to judge…but she sounds a lil uneducated and unstable

She will get it in prison, or not get it! Danielle Woodard, the daughter of Nikolas Cruz's biological mom Brenda Woodard, faces life in prison for targeting an elderly woman The 34-year-old allegedly jumped into the 72-year-old victim's Honda while she donated items at a Goodwill trailer in January 2020 As Danielle tried to drive away, the elderly woman climbed back into the passenger seat but was hurled from the car as it slammed into a curb Danielle, a mother-of-two, was arrested on felony carjacking and aggravated battery charges She has an extensive rap sheet, including 22 arrests and 16 felony convictions, and is classified as a habitual violent offender She faces a mandatory life sentence if convicted next month

Why’d she locked up ?

@@jasmineeasmr latest offence was carjacking, she sadly has a long criminal history and 2 jail sentences

@@jasmineeasmr Read the comment above yours.

See I agree with you here!

@@cjmiller3686 I agree also.

Yes. All children who have trauma do not take it out on the world like nikolas.

@@aimeebaldwin5600 So correct! I've been through alot; but, I'm not going to murder alot of people over it!

She is broken.

Why was she in jail??

CPTSD amongst other psychological diagnoses like anxiety or ADHD can cause fidgeting and being hyperalert can make you jumpy. She definitely suffers from complex post-traumatic stress disorder at the least..

She carjacked a vehicle from a 72 year old woman. The woman received injuries.

@@Yyyyyy5 I agree I can’t believe people don’t see the guard behind her and jump suit next to her

A little late for that. She chose a life of crime and will spend her life in prison.

@@Yyyyyy5 yeah. Interesting that so many people in the comments here conveniently forget that. I 'll bet that 74 year old woman ( I think) is traumatized for the rest of her life.

@@ActiveAussie2024 yeah you never know. Some people are traumatized for life and others can move on from events and choose not to be victims so I sympathize with both. However the school shooting event was so horrific I’d say most everyone involved would be traumatized for life and that is not fair. It’s a sad situation.

Don’t say any one of you because you don’t know everyone

@@Plplj164 i don't have to know a single damn person , if your a sympathizer with this monster I have no respect and all disgust for you. I don't have to know anyone to know that . Like I said before, she is the only person that is allowed to feel that way with complete understanding of why. Your about 10 months late to the party , I really don't know why you would even bother to say something as absurd and bogus as that.

@Boston Gal shut up troll. You're on everyone's comments

@Boston Gal shutup stop saying the same thing under every comment

@Boston Gal and?

@Boston Gal I don't think that's how it works.

@Boston Gal they’re biological half siblings..

Bro how someone’s mental state can affect ur decision is something nobody who’s dealt with that can tell There s a lot of psychology damage done to these kids Some fought it he just cudnt and it’s really reallyyyyy sad to see what they have put him through for him to dowhat he has

@@dontnot56363 that doesn't change the fact that he should pay the ultimate price for his actions. He took 17 lives and there isn't an excuse in the world that should give him any leniency. He was adopted, raised by a family that did everything they could to help him...he didn't grow up with years and years of abuse and he absolutely has enough wherewithal to know right from wrong. This country needs to stop sending the message that someone with trauma or past issues don't have to be held to the same standards as everyone else...especially if they have the intelligence to know right from wrong. There is absolutely no reason to keep this person alive for the next 50 yrs. He doesn't deserve it.

@@Lonesome__Dove I’d be extremely interested in how he actually grew up though. I wonder if he ever got help for his mental illness. Clearly he didn’t . Adoption doesn’t make you automatically have rich parents. There are a lot of disgusting parents that have adopted just too abuse that kid. Lots of human trafficking stories I’ve seen through my life from adoptive parents. Not excusing anything that he did at all. But no one kills that many people if they are sane. Just saying.

@@nicolelitwicki6600 they documented all the times his family sought help. Its been brought up numerous times throughout this trial. Lots of documentation and even testimony from his psychologist.

Alcohol and drugs are forbidden in Islam. There is a reason. It destroys societies. I am happy I was raised in a stable society and family. And I feel very sad for the moral and societal downfall of the West, it is truly tragic, I sometimes read its history and a lot of things were better back in the days. Technological and economic advancement doesn't equal stability and human advancement.

I feel the exact same way! So heartbreaking 💔

It's crazy seeing the prosecution try to make it seem like she was a grown adult who was not influenced by her environment, as a minor, just to detach the notion that Cruz was raised around people who were severely unstable. A tactic to make sure he gets the death penalty or the worst punishment. Which I am not here to decide on what he deserves for his actions, but I don't like seeing the prosecution utilizing such methods to get there. Punish him however you see fit, but I do think that even if he did not have contact with his mother or sister, it is still a variable in this terrible outcome. Just because something is not present to you, it does not mean that thing has no influence on you. Case 1, lack of water, what happens to you? The water did not touch you and it is nowhere near you, but still, it has an influence on your life.

There’s probably another family just like this one down the street. It’s not too late to help them.

I am South African I cant agree more she had a life no child should have had but she didnt take her anger out on innocents .....makes her a truly good human truthful and not trying to make excuses just laying it bare

@E Boston where did you read that? I was reading about her, and what I saw is that she was in prison for carjacking a seventy two year old woman, and she was incarcerated at the time of her testimony in court. I am not saying you are wrong, I just want to know where you got the info about the attempted murders.

@eboston7591 everyone takes their anger out on people who aren't to blame, whether it be small stuff like road rage or large like this. I bet you do too. Vengeful people tend to focus on vengeful people.

Others here have suggested actually helping her. But you are christian, thus only offers "make yourself feel good prayers". Christians pray, others do the helping of the world.

@@torehaaland6921 You have time to call us out for praying for her but you're ok with the folks calling her scum and what not. Grow up. I'll take it one more, pray for both of them. In the same prayer as all people they have broken. Pray for them all because prayer is free and what lunatic holds back something that helps when it has no cost attached? Some advice for you though. Sell your PC and send her the money since you are so concerned with material charity. For my part if I want to give to anyone it will be the survivors. But my prayer is free. I won't be stingy. Peace.

She will be able to do that with her life sentence... Danielle Woodard, the daughter of Nikolas Cruz's biological mom Brenda Woodard, faces life in prison for targeting an elderly woman The 34-year-old allegedly jumped into the 72-year-old victim's Honda while she donated items at a Goodwill trailer in January 2020 As Danielle tried to drive away, the elderly woman climbed back into the passenger seat but was hurled from the car as it slammed into a curb Danielle, a mother-of-two, was arrested on felony carjacking and aggravated battery charges She has an extensive rap sheet, including 22 arrests and 16 felony convictions, and is classified as a habitual violent offender She faces a mandatory life sentence if convicted next month

How many children did she have?

@@paulconnelly6560 wowzer....the results of a demon mother

@@paulconnelly6560 Yikes! Thanks for that info. She’s disgusting!

@@paulconnelly6560 so that’s why she had to testify with a deputy behind her. Jesus God. Neither one of them escaped the horrible decisions that their mother made.

I pray she finds peace and healing .

You have so much empathy. I agree with you 100% ugh it is surely tragic. She’s so sweet ♥️ I wish her nothing but a fulfilled life when she serves her time. I hope she changes her life for good ♥️

It's sad.... people can become psychopaths from a traumatic childhood

I feel sad for her but not her brother. She had the same horrible parents and she ain't go and off 17 innocent ppl because of it. No matter how bad a parent is you don't go and hurt others because of it. I would have more respect if the mother was who he offed.

@@imanimarshall3226 People have different brain functions and trauma effects everybody’s brain 🧠 different she was lucky Nick wasn’t

Lol If you take the time to read why she’s sitting in jail right now and facing life in prison, maybe you’ll understand that what she really deserves is to pay for her violent crime.

Why didn't the father save her?

She isnt beautiful, you have VERY low standards.

was wondering why she testified? Just asking

Precious girl? She tried to kill an elderly woman and a cop.

Once you're 18 you can join the military and escape from your evil parents! There is always a choice in life!

@@stardustgirl2904 ur comment is a fkin joke

@@heavenlyspring47 You always have a choice between Good and Evil!

Well said.

There are consequences Nicholas will face so forgiveness cost nothing. 💪🏿💪🏿🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

After reading the comments I realized how naïve people are. She is in prison on her 17th felony! She is now facing 15 years to life for carjacking a woman in her mid 70s.

@@dopecat_truecrime if anything it just shows how much more of an influence parents and the children’s environment can affect people and their future and path in life

Nope

Absolutely I do. I feel so sad for her.

No

@Angel B Not everyone can feel empathy, doesn't make them evil.

@Angel B maybe bonnies mom was like "brenda" hahaha

Didn’t stand a chance? Lol maybe you were spoon fed but many people are in this same situation.

She’s doing alright now Nexus have all their backs 👍🏻

And after all she's been through she didn't just decide to ruin and destroy other people's lives like he did.

Have any of you seen what this girl has done??? Attempted felony murder, burglary, resisting arrest with violence, etc etc. It's in the DNA obviously.

@@moneymase6903 🎯 100%

Exactly but everyone feeling sorry for her I just want to know how long until he is sentenced

@@TJ-dt4dv agree

@@Psyminds I also feel sorry for HER VICTIMS. Danielle Woodard, the daughter of Nikolas Cruz's biological mom Brenda Woodard, faces life in prison for targeting an elderly woman The 34-year-old allegedly jumped into the 72-year-old victim's Honda while she donated items at a Goodwill trailer in January 2020 As Danielle tried to drive away, the elderly woman climbed back into the passenger seat but was hurled from the car as it slammed into a curb Danielle, a mother-of-two, was arrested on felony carjacking and aggravated battery charges She has an extensive rap sheet, including 22 arrests and 16 felony convictions, and is classified as a habitual violent offender She faces a mandatory life sentence if convicted next month

@@paulconnelly6560 I thought Brenda passed away?

Nah.

@@controlman7490 They have a point

@@GrinGrim87 Nah.

@@controlman7490 you based af

100% my heart broke watching this ❤️

Not to mention the ripple effect it has had on all of those innocent lives. Sad all around.

@@km3470 Granted their poor upbringing doesn’t excuse there wrong doing, but I definitely think it influenced them for sure.

This little girl would’ve done it all herself 😢

She was pretending through it all. Google about her. She's also a criminal. These psychopaths know how to deceive.

You are right and she needs professional help that most governments do not give and like here in Canada it is a revolving door for people that have entered the system. More money needs to be put into psychiatric help! I will pray for her and her getting the help she does need!

Her victims need prayer, not she.

And for her sake , i feel like we need to learn how to forgive and have a heart for her brother too

@@STCatchMeTRACjRo that’s not how prayer works

@Boston Gal The same forgiveness and mercy you would want God to give you you need to give to others. It’s not only for them but for healing. Hell is a hot place. Even if you dont believe in it, it exist. God said why should he forgive you if you cannot forgive others of their trespasses.

@@km3470 We can and should look for and find reasons and still hold him accountable.

@@nicole-mq2dk The women in the comment section prove the stereotypes. Over-emotional & naive. Sadly, Florida was tricked into making jury death sentences unanimous. Before 2016, a mere majority was enough. Nick grew up in a loving home with adoptive parents. Not with his biological mother. Her testimony is irrelevant. I can't believe you guys are falling for this.

She's trying to get her sentence lowered she's going to the big house for attempt to kill a human being

@@nicole-mq2dk Exactly the point , there is a reason for everything .

The way she's so nervous and anxious is so heart breaking 💔🥺

Lol you obviously have no clue why she’s facing life in prison right now.

Only time I’ve really seen him interested in what’s being said on the stand

Timestamp?

Probably because he was intrigued to hear about his birth mother and where he came from

Omgoodness! Our last name is Jensen and we almost named our daughter Jocelyn, but ended up going with Clare. When I saw your name I was like OMG 😁

Yep, and instead of providing ways to get help or places to go to get off drugs, we supply narcan.

they don't have mental health issues in the sense that they can be fixed. They have irreversible brain damage, end of story. They can only be taught to regulate themselves. They are screwed from birth.

There is actually a book called Fatal Link that correlates fetal alcohol spectrum disorder with school shooters. The author writes about there being a connection between fasd and murderers/school shooters/pedophiles

Then these irresponsible women shouldn't have babies. Irresponsible Pple should not have babies.

That really got to me, too. All the losses and abuses this poor woman went through breaks my heart.

she is a criminal, you should focus more on the poor victims of hers. She already has 16 felonies and is facing a life behind bars.

@@STCatchMeTRACjRo With the kind of upbringing she had she didn't stand a chance of living a normal life. She is a product of her upbringing. She deserves some compassion.

@@1974AMDG compassion? she is a career criminal regardless of her sad sobbing past. She choose to become the person she is instead of fighting it. The only people that deserve compassion are her victims. What she deserves is a life behind bars to think about the crimes and suffering she brought up to others. People like her dont need to walk ever free on the streets as all they do is re-offend and cause trauma to the innocent.

@@STCatchMeTRACjRo compassion is necessary for change. I’ve seen career criminals change. Change is possible, and could happen at any point as long as a person is alive, it is on them but it is not impossible to achieve.

She never knew him. You are being fooled. And the jury has five women. This is why women should be excluded from juries. Sadly, Florida was tricked into making jury death sentences unanimous. Before 2016, a mere majority was enough. Nick grew up in a loving home with adoptive parents. Not with his biological mother. Her testimony is irrelevant. I can't believe you guys are falling for this.

It’s cray…but I bet you his biological side is probably super religious and uneducated!

8:41 is so sad.

She was pretending the whole time. She's probably a Sociopath or a Psychopath. She's back in jail again (2024). Google about her. These people are natural-born deceivers.