Some say that a life sentence is harder punishment than the death penalty, and I believe it. Some witnesses to the execution of killers who murdered their loved ones say that the killer got out of it too easy. As a side note, note that the judge ordered that his commissary be garnisheed until all the various costs she listed were paid in full. That's probably going to make for an additional really cruddy feeling for a couple of years or so in whatever prison he goes to now.
I understand you, however, I believe that the rest of his life in prison, is much harder than allowing him to die. May God has mercy on him. Amen & Amen
30 life sentences consecutive w/o commissary is going to be hell. Any prison guard will tell you this guy is going to wish he was dead. No skiing, surfing, camping, bars, restaurants, lobster, margaritas, baseball games, vacations, or ocean views, canyons. He will be forgotten by public & die an old man. Deep inside himself alone on his bunk at night there will be regret till the day he dies.
I know shes legally required to read all verdicts but it would have saved so much time if she could have just looked at him and said "your going to die in prison"
Saying something like that could give the impression that she has an opinion about the case, which is appealable, so it's best to remain as stoic and clinical as possible.
Why should the tax payers pay for him to live in prison for life, he should be given 1 week to think about what he did, then executed. And I don't want hear that it's cheaper to keep him alive.
@sacredsounds4234 All these parents have the hope of seeing their children by means of the resurrection. There lives are changed but by no means ruined
@@sacredsounds4234 I don’t believe we all advocate violence. This administration has done more in that department than any other administration ever known. This is sad. Guns don’t kill, People do. 🥹This is just so darn sad! Praying for all of them.🕊️
Non person?. He was an 18 yr special needs student, whose parents left him when he turned 18. He had a house,a bed and no food. Then his school was dropping him because he had aged out of the special needs program. Since his parents didn’t care there were no plans to further his education or skills so he could be a productive human. He was left alone with a sever learning disability, no parents, no school and few if any friends. The child was lost and angry. The school community saw him as a drain on resources. This wealthy community only saw a looser who would not prosper like their kids. If anything, the entire community and school should be jailed.
The self control these parents had was beyond any words of strength I could ever phantom to use to express their courage. My deepest condolences to all the loved ones of each and every victim. 🥀
I could never sit there and listen to the words, “for the murder of” followed by my child’s name. These parents are brave. They are stronger now because of this.
The thing is if any of these parents murder him, they to get thrown in prison. The whole justice system is a joke, why can't I murder him myself. The kid should be tortured beyond belief then set on fire at the end. The whole bullcrap of we can't be monsters ourselves is bullshit, you wanna cut down on stuff like this, make the penalty so unbearable.
I also feel for the judge .She has to handle everyone and maintain sanity and put her emotions aside and I will never know how she went through the list of those poor people 😔
@@pippipster6767 if you've never encountered a high court / senior judge, who is highly intelligent, versed in legal matters, who's had a career handling the very best and worst in society, I expect your classic ignorance could be forgiven. Consider yourself educated.
My deepest possible condolences go out to the parents, as well as all the siblings, extended family members, friends, acquaintances, members of the community, teachers/ staff at the school, all the first responders, all the medical personnel who treated the wounded and dying, all the funeral workers who respectfully handled the remains of all these dearly departed children and had to deal with seeing such horrible carnage, as well as anyone else who was affected by this horrible tragedy! There are so many victims, and affected people as a result of this senseless and horrible tragedy. My deepest condolences go out to all of you, and I am so sorry for your loss! I cannot fully fathom the depth of your sadness, but please know that the world grieves with you, and that your loved ones will never be forgotten!
@@seminole676 You know what your absolutely right! Their family members were killed in one of the most horrific ways imaginable, so how dare we offer our condolences to them! Douchebag!
I don't care who or what you believe in but no parent or person should experience the kind of pain these parents are going through. A bullet doesn't just end a life, it rips apart entire families and communities.
Really? What about firing someone who is competent in their field? What does that do to a person? I'm a fair person. I am not racist, but I am a victim of it. There's no way that a teacher can handle classroom management issues if he/she doesn't have the support of the other staff at a school. A lot of the schools have vicious administrators.They want others to act like they're Gods! Learn the truth!
@@EM2theBee It is if the person who was fired is also black balled in society, and no matter what he/she does, it's setup to where the person is either going to die from suicide and/or become homeless and die that way. Actually, in a way, it's worse because a homeless person is stripped of everything, and the mean people will have complete dominance over him/her. It doesn't matter how it's done, murder is murder, and ruining someone's life like that is the same thing as killing them with a gun. It just takes longer.
My heart goes out to the parents of the victims. You know their children are in God's loving hands but this consolation doesn't bring them back to live their lives with their friends and family here on earth. The sickness in a mind of a killer like this in just unfathomable to me.
The way I see it, there's two sides to the life or death sentence debate. It feels like a waste having scum like this live off of tax dollars. Sentence them to death and get done with it. Don't spend any money on these beings. On the other hand, a life sentence can be a lot more punishing than dying. Being forced to live the rest of your life in prison, withering away without making getting to live out your life, let alone achieve anything significant. Someone committing such a disgusting crime, especially this young, should just be put in permanent solitary confinement, stuck in their cell without getting to leave it, without any free time activities. Obviously that's not a way to treat a human, but someone like this .. come on. While you're at it, put them on suicide watch so they don't get to take the easy way out. Really make him take in those 50-60+ years to come.
1:49 this really effed me up, the way they look at each other and put their heads together when they hear his name completely broke me and burst in tears, this is the first time someone else’s pain makes me feel with no control of my emotions, I can’t even imagine the pain they most be suffering, that’s it, I don’t want to become a father, I’ve been thinking a lot about that after seeing my parents struggle so much after my sister died and this made me decided for good, I just wouldn’t be able to handle it. I’m sorry for your loss to all the families.
Please don’t let this tragedy keep you from knowing the joys of becoming a dad yourself. Otherwise, he will have claimed at least two more victims (you and your future unborn child or children). Just because these children were unfortunate enough to be caught in his destructive path does not mean your future children will suffer the same fate too. You sound like you have a good heart and would make a loving and excellent parent.
The chances of this happening to your child are 0.004% according to FBI statistics from 2017. While there were 40,000 gun deaths that year, most were suicides. So, using elementary math calculations, this rounds to 0%. Have a kid and enjoy your life. Shit happens; don't let it erase your blood line!
* THE FINAL DAY OF JUDGEMENT WILL BE WHEN THE GOSPEL PROMISES ARE FULFILLED BY OUR RISEN LORD & SAVIOR'S UNKNOWN RETURN WHEN HE DESCENDS UPON EARTH TO JUDGE THE LIVING & THE DEAD; THAT TRUE JUSTICE WILL BE SERVED FOREVER IN ETERNITY BY THE KING OF KINGS; THE LORD OF LORDS....THE ALMIGHTY CREATOR OF HEAVEN & EARTH, WHO SENT HIS VERY OWN SON, JESUS, TO BE BORN AS MAN, TO DIE ON THE CROSS FOR EACH PERSON'S SINS. ONLY THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN BAPTIZED INTO THE FREE GIFT OF ETERNAL LIFE IN HEAVEN, WILL BE SAVED FROM THE HELL OF EVERLASTING PAIN, SUFFERING, TORMENT, & AGONY IN TOTAL CONFINEMENT, WITH THE UNREPENTANT FOLLOWERS OF THE DEVIL & ALL HIS WICKED WAYS THROUGHOUT LIFE ON EARTH!! FOR, IT IS BY GRACE ALONE, THROUGH FAITH ALONE, IN THE SAVIOR, JESUS CHRIST...THAT ONLY THOSE REPENTANT AND FORGIVEN SOULS WILL BE SAVED, AND THEN ENTER THE GATES TO ETERNAL JOYS, SONGS, LOVE, AND PEACE WITH THEIR LOVED ONES, BE CELEBRATING TOGETHER FOREVER, THE JOYS OF NEW AND EVERLASTING LIFE, TOGETHER IN THE HEAVENLY KINGDOM OF FAITHFUL BELIEVERS...ALWAYS TOGETHER WITH ALL "CHILDREN OF THE HEAVENLY FATHER" ......... IN PARADISE MANSION ABOVE!
How mentally and emotionally exhausting for everyone. I hope each person, aside from the murderer, can find some peace from justice served. Prayers to all victims and families.
I hope the murderer gets smacked, jumped, forced to do the most humiliating forms of actions for inmates entertaintment, punched raped, everyday single day till someone beats the shit out of him. There's monsters in prison who don't play about anything to do with children. He will get what he deserves
@@idontknowwhattoputhere.3572 how about respect other peoples religion and not be such a child? 🙄 who knows? praying and religion might be a part of op's culture so dont be so ignorant 😭
What gratitude? Life in prison for 17 murdered and 17 injured? You think that’s enough and that she’s feeling gratitude? Gratitude would be to put this kid in the ground. Even THEN that’s one life to 17 innocent.
I saw this by accident. I am in tears. I will never try to tell anyone how to forgive in a situation like this. Any of these killers get what they deserve. Their actions require a response that they can not plan for when they decide to kill other children. There is no way to explain it. I will always pray for these families and others who endure this type of pain. They don't deserve it. The parents of the killers don't deserve the pain they have to endure either.
If we don't forgive, we don't have peace. To harbor anger is evil. Those children who were murdered are returned to the Source of All Life. They're one with God again.
I could barely hold back throwing up from the nausea I felt whilst even just skipping ahead frequently through this sentencing; I can't imagine how physically hard it was for those who already lost loved ones, but had to relive the massive weight of the damage this person has inflicted just by listening to how many counts of injury this person inflicted. Mostly the calm face of the guilty person alone made my head want to explode from the anguish in knowning how much pain they have caused.
@@grimreaper6112 9/11, do you think the surviving terrorists show remorse for the victims? There is a difference between war and murder. That is why there is a law dealing with War Crimes.
@@grimreaper6112 There is much sorrow and remorse for ALL people that are killed - no matter the reason - BUT - That is our life here on Earth - It's something that we all have to live with - and pray like hell it doesn't happen to us or in our families - because we are ALL just one second away for a horrible decision.
Sentenced to a life sentence is not good enough. The killer deserves to have his life terminated. Bring closure to this case and set an example for would be killers that if you kill someone the government will terminate your life. Public executions would serve to deter future murderers from killing innocent people.
Love to all of these families who lost their loved ones and the ones who survived and all the traumatized ones who was involved in this horrific crime my heart goes out to each and every one of you
From Canada, my thoughts and deep condolences to all these parents and relatives. I have been following this trial because this case impacted me so much. I cannot even think how painful this process must be to all of them. Would like to be there and just hug them.
@@BOOGiNS because this is an american criminal case, and canada has gun control and doesnt have to deal with kids dying at school at the rate americans do
I tend to be pretty cold when it comes to emotions. I cannot help but be moved by the loss and sadness of the families. Nothing will bring their loved ones back and they can rest in the knowledge that this "thing" will never get out of prison. I hate that the taxpayers are stuck with the bill for feeding and housing him.
It is hard for me to wrap my mind around what NC did and all the suffering and pain he caused! My heart and more inportantly my prayers go out to all the people affected!
The garnishee order on his commissary account is brilliant.May he never again experience anything that will make his life bearable for the rest of his existence.
What drives a human being to destroy so many lives? What for? My heart and prayers go out to all the loved ones of the victims .May Gods Grace give them strength 😢
The defence were completely disrespectful to the families of the victims and tried to dehumanise them. Glad the families got the last say. They were powerful statements at the end. Hope the little shit doesn’t last long and gives these families some peace.
Oh I hope he lives many decades in his cage. Death is too swift. He needs to be afraid every single day and to always wonder if someone will beat him into an inch of his pathetic life. He needs to slowly forget what pretty girls look like, what fresh cut grass smells like, what the night sky looks like, what delicious food tastes like, what nice clothes feel like, what a great, live concert sounds like. He needs to slowly forget what good fun having a bbq with good friends and family is like. He will never have a profession, or a family of his own, he will never buy a nice car, he will never chose to eat what he wants, when he wants. He will get up when told, eat when told, go to bed when told. A life sentence is best in my opinion as this freak will eventually have a blurred image of what a good life is. He will develop the "institution shuffle", head down, feet dragging... He will struggle to remember, and do not doubt for a minute that it will kill him to want it so bad he will cry in the night. And he will hear other inmates also scream and cry out in the night. He will be surrounded by murderers and thugs for the rest of his repulsive life, without any love or peace. Sorry for the rant... lol Take good care and be safe! Isabelle in Canada
i can't find the words to describe what the parents must of felt seating 6 feet away from that animal. The courage not to kill him themselves is indescribable. He will get what's coming for him inside the prison, someone will tear him a new one. R.I.P for the victims and my deepest condolence to the family that lost their children's.
I am so sorry that these families and this world has to go through things like this. I give the families of all the victims credit for controlling themselves. As a father of three, I am not sure that I would not have ripped his stupid face off in the courtroom! We need to protect OUR children! These kids are our collective future. My heart hurts for every single one of those young lives
Fret not, inmates seem always to find a way. His incarceration will be horrific, terrified about the retribution he will very likely face, he will be forever looking over his shoulder. Sooner or later, he will meet his end, and it is likely to be a very brutal end indeed. Forgive me Lord God, I have no pity for him.
My condolences to the parents and families of the victims for suddenly having their lives turned upside down beyond repair. May you all find peace as you attempt to move on. It’s so sad that there are such evil entities amongst US. The defendant showed no flicker of remorse. May he never find peace in his prison environment.
You can see the pain on the parents faces as she says them. How horribly sad. He just sits there stone face. Like this is what he wanted. All these babies and future ppl gone, the ones witnessed it. I love you all so very much. I'm always here if anyone needs help with a listening ear and validation, love and hugs.
So, just for the record, in my country, Mr. Cruz would be held for about a week then shot. You Americans are way too soft. You'll end up protecting him during his incarceration, and who's footing the bill? The American tax payers. Happy?
The pained expression on the faces of loved ones. The poker-faced look of the accused. The calm sentencing of the judge. And the deafening silence in that courtroom. Sad for the victims. Sad for the families of the victims. Sad for America.
It's waste time reading out sentences on this object he's not moved either brain dead hard to figure out just eye opener for babies born into world from drug mothers when a female gets pregnant and are substance abusers should be aborted
Lol trust me she laughing in the assholes face she gave him 25 years for each victim he killed plus no parole. So he not getting out. That why she said each victims names. The family I hope will realize she did the best since Florida let him out otherwise since couldn't get death penalty.
@@TheRivrPrncess but god could have done something..but nope..if i had the cure for cancer and said no you dont get none, then what would you think of me as you lay dying....but if god doesnt help he gets a pass?...sure
I wonder... How long will he make it? For myself, I would hope it's at least long enough for him to feel the terror that he caused his victims, every single day. I hope he never has an 'easy' day, that he always has the fear of being called to account for his actions.
All of his life on the outside, people, including his mother, were scared or afraid of him I think because of his anger and rage. Unless he stays fully medicated, the same may happen in prison ... Or maybe he'll meet his match!
You know this turd can only die one time don't you? In Ancient times Generals called them Brave Men but they only died once all the same. This is why I oppose gun control. It didn't stop this turd or anyone else with a death wish.
This Cowardly Punk will not be by himself, staying safe from physical pain. He will physically be in pain many times over. He has had it easy. His understanding of his situation.. his reality, this Punk soon will have an awakening.
It pisses me off to no end that my tax dollars and the tax dollars of all Floridians will be used to keep this POS alive in prison. He is exactly why a death penalty exists in Florida. Judge Scherer presided over this mess of a trial with dignity. The Public Defenders office…that’s a different story. I can only hope some of not all of these clowns are referred to the Bar on character and mental fitness concerns.
--- Wholeheartedly agree. Appalling sentence. No justice served. Subject doesn’t just intentionally kill one or two or three innocent humans but seventeen and gets to fully live until he dies of natural causes while his victims don’t. But wait .. here’s the kicker... subject will live off his victims families and their friends tax payer dollars till he passes away, which realistically can be till he’s hundred or so years of age. His room (roof, bed, utilities, etc), board (food, clothes, etc), entertainment (board games, magazines, cards, TV, etcc), dental, medical...all FREE. How anyone can advocate for a life in prison sentence and or say this sentence is righteousness, is beyond my comprehension. Obviously the mind of a leftist loon. Same mind who say it’s okay to kill human babies just don’t hurt animals because they have rights. Same deranged minds of those climate change loons too. Normal people aren’t able to grasp or comprehend the minds of those sick sick twisted individuals. This is truly appalling. Tax payers have already footed more than $900,000.00 between incarceration and court costs. I have no further. I’m disgusted. 🤦🏻♂️ ----
I feel ya on this. Take hope in this, death penalty sentence comes with years of appeals and such, sometimes 10 to 15, while sitting on death row isolated. Life sentence a chance he gets to mingle with others and well….accidents happen. Just a thought
The death penalty would cost you more taxdollars than life in prison due to a longer legal proces, appeals, etc. I don't think this kid deserves any of that
Ive been to prison. Protective custody only goes so far. Theres always a way to get to people. Inmates know the facility and how it operates better than the guards/staff. All it takes is time. Somethings gotta give.
He doesn’t even look like he has any remorse for his actions! He’s almost sitting there like he’s an outsider looking at someone else whose done this. All the people effected by his choice including his mom and families are loss from grief! So very sad 😢
Was this kid actually being followed or was this person doing something non illegal and didn't even realize the kid was there or that he was freaking out? That is the question.
This is sad. How hard it must’ve been for the parents to keep their cool as they hear their dead child’s name while this worthless being sits there looking like he don’t care. So sorry for all of your losses. If it was up to me he wouldn’t have made it to jail he’d be dead before he got there. This is something no parent should ever have to feel.
Yeah if this doesn't call for the death penalty what does? What is Florida's 10/20 life deal? I genuinely do not know what that means but with that kid being as young as he is I think it means he will potentially get out with a fair amount of life left. Or am I totally wrong?
I was watching an episode of Forensic Flies when writer Patricia Springer said these words: "Jack Reeves has no redeeming qualities whatsoever. I've interviewed several serial killers, and Jack Reeves is the most cold-blooded person I've ever met." The same should also be said for Nicolas Cruz. He didn't even flinch or show any emotion as the judge delivered every sentence. My heart goes out to everyone whose children were killed or wounded by this cold-hearted psychopath. May he forever rot in hell.
She did a good job. My condolences to all the families, friends and the Emergency Professionals that had to deal with this whole sick mess. Thank you for your service. To the parents: My deepest sympathies go out to all of you. I am very sorry this happened, it is still very sad, all these months later.
I'm a retired prison guard and I don't believe I life in prison. If someone does something bad enough to spend the rest of their life in prison then that life should a damn short one. This POS is a waste of the air he breaths much less the resources that will be expended taking care of him for the rest of his life.
I feel bad for him as well. He was born to a drug addicted criminal mother who was incarcerated and had to give him up. He was adopted. Both of his adoptive parents died a few months before the mass shooting. Obviously this doesn’t justify what he did but it does shed some light on how people go berzerk. There is no way the drugs his mother was taking did not affect his brain.
I am so deeply sorry for all the families that lost your precious ones and also the ones that got wounded this should have never happened the re needs to justice
@@katherinegruber499 he wanted to shoot people for what he felt in his heart and mind and now people want to kill him for what they feel in their heart and minds. Cycle
The judge is an incredible woman highly professional and in total control of her court to stop it from turning into a circus she is the best in her profession God rest their souls and make an honored place beside him for these poor victims God bless all in this terrible tragedy
I said that same thing, then remembered how long it took for James Holmes to be sentenced. Just ridiculous. The Rona also didn’t help this case move any faster.
I wish to express my sincere sympathy to the parents of these victims. Your lives have been forever altered due to the tragedies you have suffered, and my heartfelt prayers 🙏 for the easing of your pain have been said. As to the sentencing, I am grateful the life sentences were made consecutively rather than concurrently. This will ensure he remains in prison until the day of his death, so that he can never inflict harm to anyone else. God bless you all.
