Prosecutor Describes Horrific Details of Parkland School Shooter's Actions
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 ก.ค. 2022
- Prosecutor Michael Satz described the horrific details of the Parkland school shooter's actions in chronological order.
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This prosecutor's memory of every person's name, their age, and precisely where they were as they were shot, the serial number of the weapon as well as his need for NO NOTES OF ANY KIND, are incredibly impressive.
@@bubbamaster3116 Nah it was impressive
@@bubbamaster3116
Definitely impressed by him. Love people who sit behind the screen acting all high and mighty. . . not even allowing a compliment to stand without coming in and talking trash. I guess some people have nothing better to do 🤔
@@bubbamaster3116 very impressive actually for someone who’s 80. It’s okay though you’re an INCEL sympathizer and probably a little INCEL yourself.
He Erin Brocoviched all those names, ages and facts.
It sends a huge message to the jury that every single detail is of great importance. He knows them and now the jury will know them. Very strong impact.
Just to hear your beloved child’s name mentioned as a murder victim, i cannot even imagine the excruciating pain.
It made me so angry . The parents have more strength than I do :(
maybe a tiny bit of rage and anger mixed in there too.
I’m sobbing. This is so horrific. It keeps happening. Children alive today that won’t be because we can’t work to stop it. These children die in vain when we don’t take action.
I know! I would never make it. So sad
Indeed. Unfortunately we cannot turn back time. They'd want you to live the best life that you can.
He’s 80 years old! That’s beyond remarkable that he’s even practicing/litigating at this age. And his dedication, determination, at its finest to give the families some closure.. God bless you assistant state attorney Mike Satz
He really is a great attorney but also orator!
The man certainly has all his faculties.
@@nenej12 yes he is very skillful and I hope you aren’t trying to take that away from him.
@@foreveryours7464 no I’m not lol
@@nenej12 Thank you, lol. Have you been watching the trial every day? It will continue Tuesday.
You can tell this prosecutor has tremendous respect for the victims. He memorized the whole event in detail and didn't need a single note. That's a truly devoted attorney.
It was a 6 minute crime
@@donzmilky5961 That's a lot to memorize
@@donzmilky5961 and in 6 minutes, 17 people died and 17 others were injured. That’s 34 direct victims. That’s a lot of details to remember.
@@allissaspeaks9110 Nah, it is not. I could recite 5000 pi decimals if I had to. Nothing impressive about it.
@@saraandersson166 that doesn’t make what he did any less impressive. It makes you pretentious tho
Just here to say what everyone else has said. Not only did he know the names of every individual killed - but he knows the times, the room numbers, the camera locations and views, etc. this man is incredible and thank you for your service.
Well... when you have years to do your homework.... nothing spectacular ! Sounds like hes reading something. Clearly, rehearsed.
The serial number of the gun also
@@sn1ffy85 It's called being thorough. Try giving credit where credit is due.
@@Charlotte-nk8mh Seriously though.
He even knows the seriel number of tge rifle by heart. The detail shows. Lits of respect.
To shoot someone 13 times is just pure evil. I can’t even imagine the grief of Peter Wang’s family and all of the other victims families.
That was his bully. That's why so many bullets were used.
To shoot anyone not in self defense is evil enough
Yes. 13 times?! This is sad all around.
Is it because he was a minority? He hates asian?
@@jeremiahevans7752 ever shot someone over money?
WHAT could the defense even say AFTER this opening argument? He eliminated the "My mom died and I had issues because I had no place to go and a different family took me in." This prosecutor is absolutely phenomenal. He told this entire story without looking at notes and remembered everyone's names where and how everything took place.
This prosecutor is gifted by God.
Absolutely brilliant!
They're not really there to "defend" him he's obviously guilty. He's doing life no matter what or getting the death penalty. This is all just for protocol.
@@rosev2002 How rude. That prosecutor likely worked hard all his life for you to credit a god, like his skill and experience was just given to him.
@@Kden420 Just so rude. I guess you're just winding me up at this point 🤣
This Prosecutor is Top Notch. What an absolute professional while being kind and considerate. He's incredible and may all the victims and their families be blessed in this life and the next.
Don't you think that your evil god has "blessed" them enough already?
How does he remember all those details without a paper or anything
How me remembers all the details. So prepared he was for this case.
@@baldingeagle8404 literally commented almost same as you before reading your comment. Nice.
not only top notch but also firm on the killer while kind on the victims. his vast experience speaks volumes . salute Sir
The prosecuting attorney has my deepest respect for not having use notes in his description of that horrific event. He honored all the victims and their loved oned by doing so. His efforts are to be commended.
I'm sure it's engraved In His mind
Verlinda Allen Especially after seeing all the graphic evidence.
The prosecuting attorney made a horrible argument about an AR-15 though he clearly doesn't know anything about a firearm any gun made in the entire world will shoot as many bullets as the clip will hold. You can take a six shooter it's going to shoot six times till it's empty you could take a pistol a small caliper pistol 9mm or even say a 22 caliper put an extended clip in it that holds extra rounds and it's going to shoot them all you can cause just as much Carnage with a gut Buster ankle pistol as you can a rifle if you know what you're doing
@@chrispennington6890 With all your puffed up expertise on weapons and knit picking there, caused you to miss the entire point of what he was sharing. This was in no way an "argument", he was not trying to prove anything about the weapon. The kid has already been convicted this is a sentencing hearing. No matter how many rounds a weapon's magazine may hold, as he correctly stated it can vary. What matters in this sentencing hearing is that he acted deliberately, shooting off and re-loading multiple times, to the point of, again as he correctly stated, firing 70 rounds on the first floor (as I recall without rewinding). So, whether it was a single bolt action or a multi-round clip, he had a choice at every turn and at each one he chose to reload and kill again and again and again. I believe that would be more his "argument" that is relevant to how the court should determine a fair sentence, based on the kid's cold-blooded and merciless killing spree, not the details of how he described clip capacity. The man did an excellent job, why hate on him for such petty gun trivia.
@Chris Pennington
Lol. “Caliper”.
Also, it’s not called a clip. It’s called a magazine.
For someone acting like he knows weapons, you don’t know much.
This is admirable that this Prosecutor learned and memorized all of the victim's names without using notes. Much respect for this man. Prayers for all of the families affected that this trajedy. May the Lord provide them solace and comfort.
The Lord? Where was he when the shooting took place? Save your empty prayers
@@phillipjrgensen1024 weirdo
@@harkuro6778 The truth hurts huh?
@@harkuro6778 he's got a point
@Slime Greenz Did I touch a nerve?
Master class in prosecuting mass killings. Respecting and paying homage to the victims by recognizing each person & victim involved but not using the name of the murderer who clearly wanted the notoriety and attention. Justice for all involved and their loved ones
Seriously, save that for the interrogation room
Impeccable
@@AdiraJewel85 indeed!
@@NeenaWynett Absolutely AWESOME!
He says the defendant’s name multiple times and I’m only half way into it.
Michael Satz is definitely the most impressive and sharpest 80year-old I have ever seen. The amount of information he is able to remember and convey is truly incredible and impressive. I would love to meet this honourable man in person.
I must say that it is truly heartbreaking and incredibly traumatic for the families of the victims to listen to the brutal way their loved ones were murdered by this evil monster, especially as the animal was right there in front of them.
Hopefully he will get tortured and suffer the most extreme fear and pain in prison, as there was no justice served in this courtroom.
No way is he 80. Incredible 😊
I am a prosecutor and often still use notes for a one-count drug possession case. This prosecutor is absolutely INCREDIBLE-the highest caliber there is. The victims’ families are so lucky to have such a wonderful man fighting for justice for their family members.
Thank you for your service!! I couldn't be a prosecutor or any position in the judicial system. I would lose my job and freedom right away after hearing the details of these horrific crimes.
i wouldn't call none of these people 'lucky'. inappropriate
I agree he is incredible but Isn’t this case cut and dry ? The only difference is wether he gets death penalty or life right ?
@@dat3rdsideboy386 yes, correct. What’s so incredible is his ability to detail names/dates/numbers/addresses without consulting any notes! He doesn’t need to be good at convincing the jury of Cruz’s guilt in this trial, just showing them how awful the murders were that it warrants a death sentence.
Your a prosecutor huh might be my lucky day? I have a few brief question(s) if you'll entertain it I'd appreciate it.
Cruz has already plead guilty to the crime, whats the point in seeking the death penalty here do you think of the defense is effective they seem just as confused as me?
Also exactly what makes this crime one that is eligible let alone worth seeking for the death penalty is the cruelty factor at play cause this crime is truly horrific?
I was thinking of being a lawyer would you suggest being a prosecutor i am interested in criminal law but open to others if it is... well unpleasant work?
Hope this finds you well if you answer or no, the job of prosecutor is a hard one and one that does not give much free time for rando on TH-cam to pick you brains over.
The memory of this prosecutor is phenomenal. He really put this opening statement into perspective. These parents and family are so strong to be able to sit through this nightmare and hear details. God give them strength to continue to pursue justice and live on continuously fighting in their babies names.
i agree. I noticed more than once that he never referenced anything.
great post!!!! blessings for you!!
He has had enough time to learn his lines
AR in AR-15 does not stand for AUTOMATIC RIFLE it stands for ARMALITE
God will wave his magic wand and make the parents feel better because of you! Thanks!
It's so heartbreaking to hear that he goes back to the kids who were already fallen and wounded, and fires at them again. Absolutely monstrous.
a wide shot of all the parents is one thing, but the cameras zooming in on specific parents during some of their most emotional moments… disgusting. this is not a tv show, it’s a court room. let them grieve. they should be able to feel safe in that court room as their face their children’s killer, not even more violated.
agreed
Showing grief and impact helps the prosecution. If it made you feel some sort of emotion then that’s good. Hopefully it will have equal effect on the jury and Cruz receives the death penalty.
Couldnt agree more.
People are so sensitive. Hopefully the jury is paying the same attention to their faces
@@shayalexander8296 Sensitive? Really? Say that when it's your child that's been slaughtered and you're forced to grieve in public as you're reliving the horror of their last moments on Earth. JFC
Wow! I've never seen a prosecuting attorney memorize so many details & deliver that info from memory alone, flawlessly. It shows just how invested he is in this heinous case & his determination to get justice for the victims & their loved ones. Very impressive
He knows that this is the most important case of his career. Justice is counting on him and his determination is clear. Bless him.
It’s been years since it happened he’s had plenty of time to study and memorize
He’s been dealing with this once in a lifetime horrendous case for the past 4 years..every day, talking listening to these poor families promising them justice for their murdered children spouses fathers sisters brothers grandchildren cousins friends 😞
He sounds to me like he just knows all the details and he was just telling us what happened that day And what the jury’s roles will be.
I’m certainly not trying to take any praise away from him. You are sooo right. He’s doing a great job, he cares that they all get the justice they deserve.
just thinking about it, for this case he probably didn’t even need to memorize anything, it sounds like he can talk about that day as if he were there too
❤️🇨🇦🌎
@Gran Turismo
True but it's impressive, nonetheless.
Personally, I'd have to use notes to be safe, and many others probably would too.
Prosecutor Juan Martinez did it without notes in the Jodi Arias trial.
He was aggressive but a very capable prosecutor. Too bad he was such a pervy creep (so many men in positions of power are, though, that it wasn't especially shocking to find that out).
I’ve never heard a PROSECUTOR… SPEAK with such vivid memory..such story telling …accurate…descriptive…respectful of all victims shot and those deceased… that is the most talented and gifted attorney I’ve ever heard give testimony upon approach to a Jury.
If you really want to hear a amazing attorney listen to the opening statements of the Chandler Halderson trial that attorney is amazing
hes actually a horrible lawyer and made a very bad opening speech to the jury. You have no idea what is talented
@@abowden5079 like I said I have watched tons of trials and the attorney in the Halderson trial was absolutely amazing if you haven’t watched I would suggest you do lol I have watched it like 10 times and it’s an hour long lol
You forgot Juan Martinez
@@dcc-randomstorieswithmel7424 I will have to look into him cuz I have never heard of him
Defendant is such a coward. He can’t even sit up and own what he’s done. He’s trying to look so lost and pitiful. Well, he’s not fooling anyone. He pretends write and discuss his defense w his attorney. Bologna. It’s such an insult to the victim’s loved ones in the courtroom. I can’t even stand to look at him when the camera pans to him. Waste of air. Literally makes me sick. The prosecutor is brilliant. I’ve never seen anyone like him. The parents, loved ones and witnesses are so brave and simply amazing. I’m just heartbroken for these people.
Unfortunately it seems he fooled one bleeding heart jerk who had no business sitting on that jury
I was a freshman in high school when this happened. Earlier that day (before the shooting), me and my friends talked about what we would do in an active shooter situation. We later found out about the shooting through a twitter news livestream. It’s just such a strange coincidence… it still haunts me to this day… I hope everyone involved heals and lives peacefully.
i was also a freshman at the time, this case resonates with me so much. the fact most of the kids were my age at the time when they were murderered…breaks my heart.
Be nice to everyone around you that's all I gotta say
@@blockinglowtier the shooter was crazy and wanted to kill. It’s not society’s fault that he decided to do this.
I’m not a parent of any of these victims and just hearing the details has me in rage tears. RIP to all those victims of such a senseless crime.
8/15/2022: I never had children and I am saddened and outraged ✝️🌺🌸🙏🏾
Just starting to look at the court case as of a couple days ago and it is insane. Cruz just walks away and goes to Subway and McDonalds like he never did anything WRONG. My heart breaks for all the family members of this totally senseless murder...
@@gloriahorsman6978 Yep, absolutely and AS the police were handcuffing him,he pretended to be “insane” and possessed by demons. Anything LESS than the DP💀 is not true justice for this evil animal. He has devastated so many lives and have killed generations. I do not even see why he had a trial - he’s GUILTY.
This not only breaks my heart but it’s absolutely unacceptable and I just can’t even imagine the pain and anger that the families and victims have to deal with every day because of this selfish monster
I think each parent should have a shot at his brain….that’s justice served
What a PHENOMENAL memory!! I can't fathom how it's humanly possible to recall, organize, and relate such massive quantities and types of details. The effort involved in preparing this presentation was a great show of respect to the victims and their families.
Dude’s got some smarts 🧠
You can’t write a script and then memorize it? That’s actually kind of sad
He obviously got to know each victim and their families personally . So difficult to invest this much time and effort and Not to be affected himself. How he was able to recite these heartbreaking facts , and keep it together for these families to receive justice is absolutely commendable to his self control and professionalism .
I mean it’s the only thing he’s worked on for the past 4 years. Reviewed evidence over and over and over interviewed other survivors and families watched videos of the massacre not sure how one could get that out one’s mind/memory especially when it’s your job.
It’s not like this guy just got this info from news reports and got it a month or so ago imagine working it for four years every day with all that evidence and interviews and his disposal. Hours upon hours. Hard not to forget
I give this prosecutor major credit. His memory is astounding. Even if someone was innocent, going against this attorney would be impossible. This country should employ him to give prosecutor classes, because this guy is attorney goals. I'm glad the victims have him!
@@teamgeist3328 yes. He is.
The most frightening is how bland evil can be. A pitifully ordinary boy. A coward who cannot face the parents of the dead. All the time pretending to be busy and writing during the trial. Shocking.
That’s what I was thinking too I mean look at him he’s frail and small. He looks like he couldn’t lift an AR15 but that “ordinary” boy fired over 150 rounds.. and how he is pretend writing when really he is completely curled up in a ball, spineless and scared it’s so pathetic.
Absolutely
Guns made him feel tough. Without them he’s a low-life coward.
Yes. It’s sickening. I can’t imagine having to sit next to such evil as he sits and “doodles”. It’s unfathomable.
He is detaching from the brutality he inflicted on them
The memory of this prosecutor is incredible... as if the detailed narrative isn't enough he just rattles off not only the caliber and model number but the serial number of the murder weapon. He does his entire opening statement without notes.
He's had a long time to memorize, no? The human brain is apparently very capable. A lot of us seem not to have much discipline/mental ambition.
I totally agree. But kclayA111 (AKA Professor Xavier) begs to differ.
Unbelievable
And he's 83!
The DA was excellent.
a timeline to go on is easier to remember when recalling events.
I suppose after meeting all the victims families many times the names became easier to remember.
For him to have the serial number down and this creeps phone number.
I feel bad for him having to relive that over and over again to get it all straight in his mind.
The 80 year old prosecutor has the vigor of a 30 year old with a superior memory and speech delivery. His recall is out of this world and he was the perfect man to guide these families.
The prosecutor said he started shooting at 2:21 PM and stopped at 2:27 PM. It only took 6 MINUTES for several lives to be taken in the blink of an eye. So heartbreaking and scary how fast things can happen because of an evil monster
And how time seems to slow down in life/death moments like these
@@danbillington forgiveness does not require there to be no justice. I believe he would do it again.
@@danbillington most delusional thing I’ve ever heard in my life. It’s been more than proven that those who committed violent acts and are freed commit the same, if not worse, again and again. It’s disturbing how you want to humanize this monster. He’s a bad human. You can fix that. So weird how people can find it in their hearts to humanize literal mass murderers… you wouldn’t be able to even ask this question if you had been one of his victims.
I have a feeling the fact the prosecutor knew times and names of the victims without missing a beat meant so much to those families. It felt like they were actually there and not a memory
He is speaking up fir these parents children giving them a voice when they do not have one anymore because of this monster
Seeing the family members sitting there and having to relive the murders of the children is absolutely heartbreaking omg.
Yes, I'm in tears and I feel it. I found no words for this pain. Prayers for the parents and familys.
It's hilarious, but maybe thats just me xD
@@daijme yeah, I think it's just you
@@daijme wow you're not right in the head
They didn't need to be there. The killer was either getting death or life behind bars. He was a dead man walking.
Michael Satz is the most amazing Prosecutor I have ever come across, most remarkable attention to detail, and a memory second to none, telling it like it is, completely unbiased. He had captivated the attention of every individual in the courtroom. I salute you sir, in the course of true justice. God Bless You.
This prosecutor is absolutely amazing. His memory is better than mine and I'm 34. I'm glad he didn't say the defendant's name and named the victims so that they can get the recognition they deserve.
Much RESPECT to this prosecutor. Such a difficult job, but he shows compassion and respect for everyone effected by memorizing the names and places of the precious victims. ❤️💔
@Christian Riedel OMG, STOP. My comment was simply praising the prosecutor. You done want a gun, DON'T BUY ONE! PERIOD
@Christian Riedel Civilians should be armed to protect themselves from a tyrannical government and from crazy killers like this one. If one person in this gun free zone was armed other than this killer then they could have stopped him before he killed so many people. We live in a century that can have just as evil people in it as ever, clearly, regardless of the laws that we have. Why Do you trust in your government? I don't trust in law enforcement because someone can kill 10 people (even with a knife) in a matter of 3 minutes and it would take police much longer to even show up on scene. If a citizen were armed they could stop a crazy person like that in 1 minute and save lives. Let me ask, what do police use to stop these kinds of people? Pepper spray? No, they use guns.
I Would Be Afraid Of This Prosecutor , Even If I Was Innocent ! -
Of Running A Stop Sign !
@Christian Riedel crybaby
@@paigewilson7893 💖💖💖👏👏👏👏
Michael Satz is top notch and the perfect prosecutor for this high profile case, having both wisdom and experience of a prestigious career in law and politics.
Sickening to see this murderer scribble on a piece of paper while he listens to what he did. Absolutely zero remorse even in hindsight.
Handcuff him to his back he’s got no right
@@pixelpawzgaming I'd say just take his pencil away. Way more psychologically effective I think
@@joep6017 fair do but he’ll bug attorneys for another so handcuffs all the way.
I agree and also plugging his ears!! He should HAVE to listen to EVERYTHING being said!!! How disrespectful and disgusting he is!!
@Joe p: I know. How dare he. I just couldn’t even be able to sit there silently and look at that animal.
You can tell the prosecutor felt this case. Remembering facts in so much detail, happens only when truly impacted by the information received. My heart goes to those who lost their live, the injured and their loved ones, their families.
Well no. I would trust most prosecution teams to remember detail, that is what they are there for. He's had four years to prepare the case and I would have appreciated it had he used floor maps to indicate the movements and timeline of events. I would also have expected him to explain exactly what the devestating effects the different types of bullets would have had on the human body. I appreciate that it would be tough for the parents to hear, but this is a case of such seriousness that the true consequences of his actions need to be emphasised.
I also think they should have put the defendent in a place where the families of the victims could see him... "give me just 60 seconds with the defendent Judge, 60 seconds. Save the tax payers a whole bundle of dollars"
@@KebabMusicLtd that’s what autopsies are for. They also had a digital reenactment they showed. But I agree that he had plenty of time to gather his case. Some people also have photographic memory and don’t even need much time.
That's not how that works. I remembered details for tests clearly because I studied them and learned them, not because I was "impacted by the information received"
This is his job, he must do this to do a good job. Please stop making up narratives.
You never studied for an exam?
Just in awe of the meticulous attention to detail!! I was picturing everything he said. So scary! As an educator and a mom of teens, this is my worst nightmare! You can tell he wanted to show that these people were human beings not just a number. Someone's child died in that school so viciously. Horrible for the families to have to listen to the horror their loved ones suffered. I pray justice is served.
I know it was so much fun!?!?!
This is just too too incredibly sad and no one should have to ever experience this. My heart aches for all the victims
@Dik Hurtz Perhaps surgery should be given to kids like him (his ears) so that people won't bully them so much. There. There's something new, I believe.
@Dik Hurtz There is something wrong with your brain. You should go talk to someone and get some help.
@Dik Hurtz You sound silly. I'm thinking about prevention. You're not "your", dum dum.
@Dik Hurtz just expressing my sentiments.
@Dik Hurtz Cliche sure, but at least it’s not heartless like the vibe you’re giving
Imagine spending so much time investigating this murder that he can remember every detail including the number of shots, age, class room, teachers name, and exact time shot for each person shot. He is not memorizing a script as an actor does but I’m positive he can give any detail of any part of this horrific scenario. That is dedication, I can only imagine how many sleepless nights this man will have and has had. He has to have been effected mentally by this on a level nearly as high as family members.
yeah i cant imagine having to see the pictures and videos too
This. You can get PTSD from working on a case like this and being so invested in it for so long.
This man proves you don't have to speak in false, dramatic, exaggerated tones when you're on the side of truth....the way I heard some of the defense speaking, who came across as insincere because they seemed to just be acting.
Prosecutor remembered everyone’s name, age and how they were murdered or injured by heart. Obviously he is compassionate and wanted to do right by these innocent victims and their families. He didn’t look at a single note when he gave the opening statement from what I saw on this video. My heart goes out to everyone who was affected by this horrific situation.
He may have learnt the details by preparing so well for the case.
Hes like a comedian, i found it hilarious xDD
@@daijme I find sentencings really funny!
This prosecutor is so amazing, memorizing every single detail plus all the names of each and every single victim and not only that; also all the details of the defendants actions, arms used and the kind of ammunition used. That shows how deeply he cares about the victims, survivors and families. Amazingly done. God bless him. My condolences to the families and survivors in this so terrible tragedy.❤
@@Gasamom No he’s not God
I dont get how hes not forced to watch this why is his head allowed to be down while the parents have to relive every detail he should be forced to watch!!!!
that urkd me sooo bad!
My prayers to the parents who all look like they’re dead inside from grief. I can’t imagine hearing the details. I hope the prosecutor brings some peace to them knowing he’s fighting for them. I’m crying just listening.
Prosecutor has an impressive memory! Named every person shot, not only the ones killed, and knows the times down to seconds, never referencing notes! I would never be able to remember all of that detail.
Shows how passionate he is about this case. Amazing 🤍
@@nele238 very!
He studied in school
@@isaned memory has nothing to do with school 😆
I believe I read he is 83 years old.
That is the most extraordinary display of a skilled opening statement I have ever seen!!! The prosecutor's ability to recall the details so precisely, and with such apparent ease, I believe, is testament to his commitment to prosecuting the case out of respect for all the victims. I am in awe of his ability, his compassion for the victims and his commitment to the case!
The father they keep showing is heart breaking as a dad it hurts me to see it.
Max is his name. He was Alex's dad , the kid that the bullet went thru his heart and the first to me killed in a classroom
The way this man talks and remembers each victim and scenario is amazing they’re trained for this I assume but he seems like he’s done it since the day he was born
The fact this dude is still alive is completely baffling.
Was thinking the same thing. Wonder if they’ve had him in solitary confinement.
@@amy109 absolutely
Feed him to genpop!!
PC 💯 I say let him go to general population. Hopefully he’d be a absolutely miserable.
He's been playing PS5 and watching TV for last couple years, he's had a good.
The prosecutor was amazing remembering all the names & how many times each victim was shot. My heart goes out to each family that lost family members. Rest In Peace to all the victims. ❤️
@Christian Riedel guns are as easy to buy as sweets and yet they wonder why there are so many shootings. What a beautiful country.
Too bad. You’re not getting my weapons. I have the right to defend myself. I have the right to own and use firearms in order to do that.
I’ve owned multiple weapons throughout my life and not a single one of them has ever harmed a human being. It’s not the gun. It’s the person holding it.
Why should I and millions of other law abiding, gun owning citizens have to give up our property because of a few shitheads like this guy?
Also, I’d like to add, a gun is not as easy to buy as a bag of candy. That is an idiotic comparison.
A chocolate bar doesn’t require a federal background check, valid identification, a squeaky clean record and a pretty decent amount of money to purchase.
Anyways, there’s about 150 million people just like me living in the US right now. Collectively, we own and are trained to use about 400 million different types of firearms. Good luck trying to take them from us.
Come and get them from my cold, dead hands.
Christian, as much as I’d like for what you say to be true, it’s just simply not.
We live in a violent world. That’s not changing simply because we’re in more civilized times.
@@Justin-hv7eu it’s so true Justin, it’s those idiots that just want the fame of killing as many people as they can. For all the law abiding citizens who do the right thing get caught in the cross fire (no pun intended) gun law reforms.
They’re literally doing what millions of students due daily in school. Nothing amazing about studying something relentlessly and being able to memorize it.
I’m sick to my stomach and cannot finish the video. I got to 19:53. Hearing him describe these innocent children going about their daily business is so heartbreaking. I am furious for them. I am so sad for them.
How do lawyers remember such large amounts of information like this? That is phenomenal and very respectful
It's their job. I'm sure they spend a good amount of their free time reviewing the information and going through witness accounts etc.
At 80 years old, like he is.
We Must Have more prosecutors like this one. He took the time to truly study this case. Excellent! Exactly what the victims need.
These families are unbelievably strong to be able to sit through this. The prosecutor is excellent. He’s mentioning EVERY SINGLE VICTIM. Much respect. My heart is aching non stop for this and Uvalde. I know there’s more. But these two stick in my mind. I’m glad the shooter wasn’t killed. I do hope he gets death….. but not a quick death. Electrocution would be wonderful. I hear that’s pretty terrifying. Remember…..he has NO REMORSE. He “ apologized “. Only in attempt to save his own life. 17 killed….an apology….no remorse……should equal death. (I have never felt good about a death sentence)
@@ilovecops5499 Seriously? SERIOUSLY? I’m sure that what those kids were thinking the second they were shot. Get lost. Stay OFF of my comment!
@@patriciafoster3347 hes a troll dont believe him. Also i feel for the victims, nobody should die young. RIP everyone, enjoy everyday like its your last please.
@@ilovecops5499 Um? I hope this is satire because he literally murdered 17 people. What happens in his life before his actions shouldn’t be an excuse. The only REAL victims who are innocent are the ones he’s killed and injured. If he needed help or if he was struggling, he should’ve talked to someone. There shouldn’t be ANY excuses in this situation. Innocent lives were taken too soon; not just kids, but adults as well who did everything they could to protect and keep everyone safe. Hundreds of people in that shooting are traumatized from what they’ve witnessed. You gotta be 12 or something to think he didn’t do it when he pleaded guilty. Get some help kid.
I couldn’t agree more. He killed so many innocent people and injured several others. Those poor families that lost their beloved ones deserve justice. I can’t imagine sending my child to school then hours later they never come back, that hurts. Life in prison means he’ll see another day, and he doesn’t deserve that. The innocent lives he’s killed didn’t deserve any of this.
100% !
Amazing how this 80 year old lawyer has so much intelligent mind and remember every detail of this tragedy
He stayed away from weed lol
This is probably the best job a prosecutor has ever done period. Rest In Peace to all th victims. I hope that their families seek the help that they may need and I pray that this won’t happen again.
It's already happened again, and again, and it's going to keep happening again and again. Nothing gets changed, just thoughts and prayers. Both Parkland and Uvalde, the armed police proved to be useless as they stood by while children died.
@Boston Gal I guess the kids are just SOL then. If you can't rely on the police to save lives then you can't expect underpaid teachers to risk their lives for others either. These psychos keep buying firearms and ammo legally and then law enforcement stands by while they do their shooting sprees. Law and Order is really failing us right now.
Juan Martinez was also a fantastic prosecutor in the trial of Jodi Arias. Being from Arizona and following the trial when it occurred, it was satisfying seeing him tear her down. The prosecutor here kept his promise to all 17 families who lost their loved ones. He truly shows passion for his job.
This prosecutor is literal goals. I’m going to law school in the fall and I can only hope to be a fraction of amazing this man is. Thank you for your service sir, and well done.
Take notes from him...memorize all the details and be complete in your investigation and knowing of your evidence
The outcome of every case is the importance of the EXACT DETAILS, whether written down or from memory. I’m sure you will be an exceptional attorney! Blessings in advance!
Hope the best for you in school! ☺️
This is one of the most phenomenal prosecutors I have ever heard!! The attention to detail and the fact he memorized all the names of the victims without noted just shows how much he cares about them and their families!
Men have something called a memory, dumbo
Yeah! But I think it’s a Little Bit boring for the Jury to Listen to … 😕
@@JacquelineSuchy87 how is it boring?
And that’s the hottest judge I’ve ever seen.
Cases like this shouldn't even be bothered with court. Take him out back like the good ol days
Yup, put him in a room with no windows, and a drain in the center so they can just wash the brains down the drain after they are done.
They do it for all the attention that they get.😏
Agreed
I'm with you, Mist!
Yeah but now the prisoners he’ll be housed with get to hear exactly what this psychopath did! The rest of his life will be miserable, he’ll be thankful to meet the electric chair!
Those poor parents are reliving their worst nightmare, let alone their children’s scariest day. I sob for them, and for my niece and nephews future.
When Cruz looks into the camera, the void in his eyes is chilling. Those poor people, they stood no chance and the pain in their relatives expressions is so hard to witness, so, so tragic. RIP to the lost one's...😢
Those are hours spent studying this case and serving these families to justice. Thank you for your service, sir. 🙏🏻 God bless you.
This guy’s preparation and coherence is unbelievable. Impressive!
And despite all of this, the shooter never got death
Have you read 12 angry men?
Seeing him sit there calmly writing would drive me insane in there . Makes me sick to my stomach what that creature did to those beautiful children . Hope he gets what he deserves
As the prosecutor was mentioning the names of killed and wounded it was like each name was a punch in the gut. How can anyone live with themselves after doing such a thing? My heart goes to all the families and responders.
How people just let him live blows my mind. If I was any of those parents I would make it my life goal to take his life
some people are cold on the inside and have no idea what remorse or empathy feel like. Its terrifying how they walk among us.
@@mirrrstery amen to that !!!! No compassion for anyone . God help this world . We can’t become numb to violence.
@@whyguy3651 Because revenge won't bring their loved ones back. Justice will be served
@@joeshittheragman6252 true it wouldn’t but that is the raw emotion I would be feeling
The Prosecutor is amazing, the way that he is laying out the case, layer by layer. Salute to the Prosecutor.
Every school, in every city, in every state, needs the most advanced security possible. All troubled students need to be taken seriously, monitored and counselled.This should never happen again.
Sure. But we also need to remove AR-15’s from circulation.
This school had paid armed guards and they hid because they were outgunned by the semi automatic.
More guns do not help if the killer has better weapons.
@@OatmealPancake-ej8ky of course.
@Boston Gal everyone knows that. We aren’t talking about the police. We are talking about privately hired security guards, armed with weapons, who were explicitly charged with protecting the students. Private security guards have an obligation to fulfill their job duties, and this one failed.
Get rid of your guns :.:: aus had a mass shooting and the. An amnesty … we never had another mass shooting of that’s clibire again
watching it the first time through it was heartbreaking.
watching it the second time after hearing all the testimony from the survivors, families, and medical examiners, it's beyond words.
We should have special punishments for people who commit crime like this. You’ve waived all your rights after doing something like this.
I agree. A good ole stoning. Not to death tho. Just so it could be done a few more times
Fully agree! Bring back the hanging tree for evil like this!!!!!!!
agreed they should be tossed into a wood chipper legs first
Public executions for this type of crime
@@kylein9869 Here, Here! NOTHING in history detered crime like "Le Guillotin"... a good garroting never hurt either! These animals need to FEEL the pain of their victims (preferably administered by the parents of the victims!)... and then die of that pain. No mercy, whatsoever, for demonic cowards! Mike D.
This prosecutor is great. He knows the names and details of all of these victims by heart. My heart goes out to the families sitting there having to hear all of this again. This has taken way to long to get to this point. Please give him the death penalty. That is what he gave to his victims.
Too easy, I feel school shooters expect to not survive and death is the easy way out for them to not face any consequences. Let this animal rot in solitary confinement for the rest of his life.
Yes agree with you
I’m not sure what is more painful; watching those parents and family members break down in agony, or envisioning the horrific circumstances that occurred that day - the terror and suffering those victims experienced is difficult to even imagine.
So so much unnecessary pain, and for what? All because some loser kid wanted to be the tough guy for once...? What a pathetic and devastating way to impact the world. 😓
They said he was lonely and was bullied
It's been said over and over but we need to protect this prosecutor with all we have! What an incredible respect for these victims of this monster and worthless human.
Ugh watching the families break down listening to the prosecutor describing the events breaks my heart. Giving him death won't bring the victims back but justice must be served.
I'm not sure I would even go. For what? Just go to sentencing.
@@DrivenA111 Im sure its a well-considered decision of them and it helps them during the proces of grief..
@@DrivenA111 Who cares if you would go?
It’s not your decision…you didn’t lose a child…and you have a lot of balls telling them what they should or shouldn’t do.
@@Ira88881 I didn't tell them anything. Nor did I say they should care what I would do. I'm saying I don't think I'd be able to stand hearing it. Calm your goofy behind down
@@user-hkssf "Reliving" it, helps with grief? Perhaps
My opinion, we need to make the punishment for these things so unbearable that people would NEVER think about doing this. All those people sitting hearing this and are devastated while this kid can continue to live.
Bring back public executions!
We have it in Islam. It really protects our society because NOBODY dares to commit crimes. I am sorry but you can't kill innocents and expect to LIVE eat sleep , nope. Especially children!!! Imagine the pain they felt and the fear, imagine the grief of the families!
@@sisterfleur7523 you don’t punish a crime with another crime. Basic rule. None of us has the right to decide this for another human being. We can only elaborate society rules such as jail time or some form of punishment. Plus I’m sorry but how many innocent people were killed in those public executions? One last thing… Religion and justice should ALWAYS be two separate things. Do you need examples?
He needs death penalty and hopefully he doesn’t end up sitting on death row for 20+ years.
@@Lounyyy theoretical question:
Would you have killed Hitler, given the chance, before millions of Jews were annihilated? Or would you have let things play out?
This prosecuting attorney is phenomenal. He is succinct, precise, clear, sensitive & respectful. He has clearly invested enormous time & dedicated to justice for these children and their families. Sadly, once again so many red flags provided & no one reporting or intervening before the tragedy.
I have advanced photographic memory and how he’s describing this makes me think he does to. I’m sure in his research he was taken to the school and walked through being told how it happened. He’s able to remember all the details (with photographic memory, we don’t forget) and is able to tell everything without notes.
He can likely visualize the actions that took place as well. Blessing and curse.
So with your photographic memory I'm curious as to what career or profession you chose?
@@trailrider7046 Medicine. Never had to study a day in my life to get A’s. It was my cheat code, but photographic memory is awful in other aspects of life. You can relive bad memories as if it is currently happening. Sucks.
@@cdc2317 It sounds so fascinating. Your med school buddies must have hated you. Just kidding.
I never seen such great open statement, well prepared and loves his job.
He can't even put his head up...you sure went in and took these victims from their families with your head held high....guess you can't handle the punishment. Sick excuse for a human being. I'm so sorry to these families for having to relive this horrific event. I hope he gets what he deserves.
On a side note...great lawyer for the prosecution.
Exactly!!
I think he's doing that on purpose. Gotta try and look like he "feels bad" for what he'd done. He did a similar thing during his questioning after the police caught him. JCS' channel still has the video up, I believe, and he tries so unbelievably hard to act like he's "insane" so he can get a lighter sentence. He has no soul, no remorse, there's nothing there except violence and narcissism. He's pathetic.
@@mariage_sorciere6326 Yes he is most likely a psychopath too.
@@mariage_sorciere6326 yes. There is no person with any capacity for remorse who would commit such an act. Is he an aberration? Can he be rehabilitated into a person with human feelings?? There walk among us people who do not have the capacity to care enough..they think their beliefs are the right..even if you are hurt by someone emotionally it does not give you any right to remove that person from life.
He should not be allowed into society again, but I think to take a sentient life is an admission of failure..he should pay each day to benefit the families or other persons who need a slave body. He has forfeited the right to decide what is done with his life,but to end it would be a waste. Is this making any sense? I’m emotional.😢
He wants sympathy. He thinks that because he's been bullied or has some mental issues that he shouldn't be held responsible for his actions. But he's rightfully not getting that.
Imagine going to McDonald's and being harassed by the person that murdered your beautiful sister and killed another 16 beautiful souls. The real monsters are humans.
Injured. She didn't die.
This man is on it. I'm impressed with how he can rattle off every single name... the whole story. Every detail by heart. Every person who got killed every person who got wounded. Every teachers class. Its impressive. Hes sharp.
Prosecutor knows his job. Remembering every victims name without notes and telling how horrific the event is Respect.
I respected the fact the he also NEVER says the defendant’s name.
EVERYONE KEEP THS iN MiND He Faked Having Mental iLLness in Front of a Cop TO Get Off
I saw that video, it was utterly pathetic
Absolutely he did!!!
Yep he did
Yep, it was worst acting ever seen in an interrogation
His fake doodling on a paper is so obviously an attempt to make him appear mentally ill.
Notice how the defense team has the shooter sitting low and seated beside a big man. It's a trick by the defense team to make the shooter seem unimposing and small in order to disarm the jury.
It didn't work too well. When the psychiarists determined he faked fetal alcohol abuse symtoms his dedense attorneys knew they would have to try to trick the jury. They gave him crayons to color with...no jurist would ever buy that BS. His defense team was a joke.
The jury just got to see the four year untouched crime scene in the school with the blood still splattered on the walls and floors from that day it has been untouched for four years but theres one thing i cant believe is cruz was allowed to visit the crime scene with the jurors he didnt go but why would they offer him a chance to go back and see all the damage he had done that day? He probably would have loved to see all the blood and everything else he did in the school during the shooting its a disgrace he was offered that!!
I am not personally affected by this tragedy like the poor families in that courtroom but I can only imagine, as a father, how much their blood must be boiling seeing that monster in the same room. So close and yet so out of reach. I just wouldn't be able to take it. May they all rest in peace..
As a victim of a crime who had to be in court, the zooming in on the faces of anybody getting emotional is very frustrating and tone-deaf.
Agree. Focus on the defendant.
I agree that it’s tone deaf, but I’m not surprised they do it. those emotional reactions will end up in the highlights when they replay it, too. Like it or not, this is being digested by folks as entertainment, & Law&Crime Network is a profit generating subsidiary of A&E. they literally bank on the clicks & likes the sad drama brings.
We are all part of it by being here
@@exoticalBecky_Miami yup, 100%..
If this doesn't warrant the death penalty , then I don't know what does
There is no room in the world for such evil. The prosecutor does an amazing job of getting the details across. Absolutely heart sinking.
Wow! What a captivating speaker he was, and all by memory. The details he gave really painted the picture, with classroom numbers, names and even what the teachers were teaching. Such a good job.
He knows how to help you visualize what happened.
Because it’s all facts
Finding a non-biased or predetermined jury must have been incredibly hard.
Right? So many people see the news and all that comes with it (opinions, interviews on perpetrator(s) etc). I would be good for one of these cases I don’t watch current news at all…I usually hear about it late unless a co-worker mentions it. I have seen some juries screw up a case…even when there was evidence.
just wait for trumps trial. it will take well over a year to find a jury.
@@AndersonClips there won't be one
Only idiots don’t have there mind made up seconds after hearing what he did.
If anyone thinks he is not guilty then go ahead and have your kids murdered and let us know how you feel
Well, the jury knows he had plead guilty to all of this so knowing about it seems to not matter. What matter is what they decide by the law, how to punish him. This is not a who done it. A lot of people could listen to this, before deciding if he deserves life, or death. I could.
I love how the prosecutor is able to speak without using any notes💜. Once again, my condolences to the victims and their families who had to experience this horror 🙏🏾😥
Wow this prosecutor is awesome!!!! He don’t miss a beat and remembers everything step by step by step. Great job
This takes some studying,skill and total attention to detail to tell this story never missing a beat. My respect to his honorable work.
The school system created him or this never would've have happened
I can’t imagine what the defense can say to have this young man avoid the death penalty. It’s all so horrible
and how do you think him dying helps anyone or how would it avoid future shootings?
@@anahitam5060 Shelley said nothing about her opinion of the death penalty or if it will help. She simply said she can’t imagine how his lawyers would be able to get him out of it.
@@anahitam5060 It's not meant to help anyone or prevent anything. Payment for the crimes committed.
@@anahitam5060 he deserves done to him what he did to these innocent teachers and children. If you think otherwise...you scare me.
@@allenh7835 I agree with that. I just wish they did something more to avoid situations like this. His life was so bad from the beginning that the whole system is to blame and everyone just focuses on this one individual.
He is Old but Gold... God bless you Sir. Listening to him makes my blood run cold. 🥺😢😭 I just can't fathom.
Kudos to these parents for staying strong during trial to get closure. It must be so hard to not want to scream expletives or want to attack him while being in the room with him.
How absolutely devastating it must be for those poor parents having to listen to this, even if it brings justice to the death of their beloved child.
Exactly, dragging this out only hurts the family. End him.
It would be extremely hard to listen to in court, no doubt.
Would like to know the motive Cruz gave for what he did.
if there is any bright side at all, these families get closure. They will appreciate it so much more later. It will help them through their grief, understanding all the details, and having no questions unanswered about what happened that day.
4 years since this happened and the court is still dragging it out, disgraceful
defense already requested a mistrial because the families in the galleries reacted to everything. it’s SICK. let him fry
@@kayk3555 How would that work (I know the judge denied the request)? He entered guilty pleas (eventually) and this is the penalty phase.
It is. Yes we had the pandemic in the middle, but this happened in 2018. There isn't a doubt in who did it. The only question is what caused him to do it. To that I say bull. He went into a place full of children and unarmed victims. I don't care what caused that, he is guilty. Hand down the penalty . This should have been wrapped up in the year 2018. Maybe 2019 at the latest. Talk about a waste of taxpayer dollars
@G G Thats really your arguement? If you dont like our broken justice system then leave the country?
@@natesthegoat1464 😂
Imagine the horror and fear of being in that building. Over a hundred rounds were fired in 6 minutes inside that school.
This lawyer is incredible. The way he retains information and presents it to the jury. Fantastic ❤️