He controlled and manipulated her when they were together, then stalked and terrorized and tried to kill her because she rejected him, there's no fixing a person like that. He can't be trusted in society.
I hope he will seek Jesus first and foremost. He's the ONLY ONE who knows each one of us completely and will dwell within the souls of ALL who come to Him, sincerely and seriously receive His help. He transforms lives from the inside out. He begins right where we are at and never abandons us. It's a GIFT and it is offered without cost. You don't have to earn it BUT you DO have to ask Him It's remarkable. Just a we have our amazing Lord and Savior, we also have an enemy who seeks to destroy our lives. His name is satan. He tries to destroy ALL whose soul is not SEALED by the Lord Jesus. He has made Himself available for all who genuinely seek Him. Even this young man CAN be forgiven and transformed IF he is and invites the Lord to indwell His soul. I've never in my life met one single person who has regretted their decision to accept Jesus' FREE gift of Salvation and eternal life. I'm no longer young and I still have yet to meet a single person who regrets seeking God.
@pse888 lots of people have mental illness and they don't go around stabbing people and causing them to be paralyzed. Does that girl get paroled after 20 yrs from what he did to her. No she doesn't she has to live with the consequences of what he did until the day she dies. And so she he.
@@pse888Are you listening to yourself??? He stabbed the girl was stabbed 17 times!! He stabbed her Mom and the person who tried to help her. How about someone did that to your sister, mother or loved one. Did you know the actual story or have watched the video of this girl's from the beginning and recovery for a year and a half?? You must have not. Watch it! He stabbed her at the spine and became paralysed. Her rehabilitation process was very difficult and incredibly sad to watch. And you make excuses because he has a mental illness. Yeah, yeah, always pulling the crazy card isn't. Imagine the horror of being stabbed repeatedly. You're so disgusting beyond belief and should be ashamed for making this comment
@@pse888 are you related to him???? I will say it again there are lots of mentally ill people lots and they don't go around stabbing people and paralyzing them. Does that girl get a parole after 20yrs from the consequences of what he did. No she does not She has to live with the consequences of what he did to her until the day she dies and so he should live with those consequences until the day he dies. He's not special. Once again you sound to be taking this a little hard are you related to him?? Sounds like you might be.
@@NadiraBarIdan You'd be surprised. Some victims are incredibly resilient to the point where (i've actually seen this in court whether they mean it or not) that they forgive the individual, and (especially if the criminal is young) that they are more "angry at Satan" for making said criminal so "sick". I'm going to have to Google a particular case where a pizza delivery boy was drawn purposely to a residence and murdered for virtually pennies. The victims father delivered an incredible forgiveness statement and even hugged the man who killed his son. It was an incredible thing to see.
The trauma this young man has caused is truly heartbreaking. His actions have left deep scars, not only on the victim and her family but also on his own loved ones. The ripple effect of such tragedy touches countless lives, leaving pain, confusion, and grief in its wake. Healing feels distant for everyone involved.
That immediate switch and look in his eye when he said "they did not do this, I DID" is exactly the kind of face he likely had the day he tried to MURDER that beautiful, strong, warrior of a young woman! Such anger.
His parents brought him a kn/fe when they knew he was mentally unwell. His father testified football, concussions caused a change in his behaviour but they kept him playing for years (if it was the cause/partial cause of his behavioural changes, personalities, brain is still developing, teens, early twenties is when many mental illnesses or behavioural concerns become apparent)
His father tried to blame football injuries, but he, the father, did nothing to stop him getting injured. It's like someone saying - I took my son to boxing classes and when he got punch drunk, I told him to man up! No, a real father gets treatment for his child and protects him from further injury. He doesn't use that as an excuse when his punch-drunk son kills someone. It isn't a reason, let alone an excuse - otherwise every football kid in America would be a mad slasher! However, if I was the parent of someone like this, I would be tearing my hair out wondering what I could have done to prevent it, so yes, the parents do bear some responsibility.
It's aimed at his parents because they don't CARE ABOUT THE VICTIMS!! Look how they reacted in Court for the sentencing??!! There is a time and place, and to cry tears for that monster in front of the victims was NOT THE PLACE!! Where were the tears for the victims??!! Nothing!! I bet they never told this monster no growing up either....it is their fault, they made excuses for his behavior and created this monster!!
He’s a psychopath the monotonous tone of his voice he feels nothing. Any emotions he attempts to reflect will be a chameleon effect. No help can help a killer psychopath. The relationship with her I feel was a portent for him to pre meditate a ‘crime of passion’ scenario. Thank god he will never be let out of jail - ever!
He had the AUDACITY to ask for help only so he can “return back to his family”??‼️‼️ that’s crazy, that’s not real remorse at all to. If he was to get out years later, he would go back and kill her just as he tried to do. When his face changed blurting out what he said, showed how he can switch up and be pure evil.😈 he needs mental help and he needs to be locked up while getting it and never have the chance to return to normal society
Hearing that short blurted out apology - however difficult it is to take responsibility and admit before others your short comings - it just sounded hollow. Rushed - impulsive - reflecting still immaturity and lack of depth for the ACTUAL DAMAGE HE DID TO SO MANY. He has had time to reflect on the preciousness of life - - he has had time to hear from his family reports on the incredibly difficult drastic surgeries and long painful recoveries his ex girlfriend and her mother and the man who tried to stop the attack suffered. He shows the BARE MINIMUM - Incapable of Full Remorse and Fully Standing in Responsibility to FACE THESE VICTIMS. He Should Have Paused and Looked In Their Direction with EACH APOLOGY. But His Heart Is Full of Scattered Distracted Energy - He Has Not Sought Out The Coping Skills Needed To Be A Full Participating Member of Society. Jail is a stressful and challenging place - but there are also times to learn = reflect = to work on yourself - - This chatter of an address to the court was very disappointing.
You think about it because you didn't expect to be alive to to be accountable. God BE with the Victims.... I Pray this Boy truly does see what he did....
As someone who deals with mental health challenges myself, I really empathize with him. When someone has a genuine history of severe mental health issues, they should receive the help they need in a correctional health facility. Ideally, there should be at least 30 years focused on mental health treatment, with an additional 10 years to hold them accountable for their actions. Simply throwing him in jail, knowing the severity of his mental health struggles, will likely only make things worse. The compassionate approach would be to focus on helping him. Maybe after 40 years, if his mental health has genuinely improved and stabilized, there could be a possibility for reintegration into society-with the understanding that he volunteers 500 hours of community service to raise awareness about the importance of seeking mental health treatment using his story as the platform.
To be quite blunt, St. John’s county needs a better system in place for how to deal with mental health, so that they can better prevent these types of situations and outbursts from happening. I went to Ponte Vedra high school for 2 1/2 years and graduated in 2023, the same high school as both Madison and Spencer. I came from Seattle, Washington and the school and district that I went to in Seattle had a much better system in place for how to deal with mental health situations like these. At PVHS, they were so hard on the kids there and I got so much pressure put on me there to the point where it was very detrimental to my health, mentally, emotionally, and even physically. I currently attend a Top 10 public university and have been pushed out of my comfort zone, but have experienced nowhere near as much pressure and harshness from the faculty at my university as I did at PVHS. Expecting kids to suck it up if they were dealing with something that’s hard for them and making them feel belittled or like they’re alone in times of trouble is not a good move. My heart goes out to both Madison and Spencer, as well as their families. and I’ve kept them in my prayers since the attack happened. This is such a sad situation and I hope that the Lord continues to watch over them and be with them. God bless 🤍
I always feel so bad for people that commit crimes of passion. Emotions take over, especially when you are young and have the level of emotional connection they did and you don’t know how to accept rejection. Kids need to be better prepared for emotional pain and how to deal with relationships, especially first loves when they are young. They cannot see past what’s in front of them and this kid obviously thought his world was over. Not sure if he was planning a murder suicide but he wasn’t able to take the pain and wanted a way out.
This is a direct action of living sinful lives... When children commit to sexual relationships the innocence of their minds is always taken. Opens the door of the seven deadly sins. No direction no guidance and then rational undeveloped minds open invitations for demons manipulation of self. God bless them all..
Madison will have life long injuries due to this monster. She abused her, stalked and harassed her and then to top it off attacked and temporarily paralyzed her. I cannot imagine her fear. He’s a demon and so are his parents who refused to do anything to stop his stalking of that girl
He wants to get help now so he can return to his family. I couldn't imagine someone giving him the chance to be out again just to finish what he started on Madison, her mother, and the stranger who saved them all! What he did to Madison during their relationship prior to 6/3/23 and on that day will be imbedded into Madison's memory just as deep as the scars we cannot see. She will live with what he's done to her and her family and the stranger who saved them for the rest of her life. There is no release or parole for her, she's been given a life sentence and she's been serving it since the day he tried to murder her. He wasnt just trying to "hurt" her he wanted her dead. This young woman is stronger than anyone I know. I can't imagine what it took for her to walk past him and then to sit and face this demon as she spoke about what she had to go thru to walk into that courtroom. For the last year and a half she has been fighting to get back to the life she once had and she deserves to do that without the FEAR of him possibly being released to finish what he started.
He must of was really high and jacked up in his head i hope they do get him some help cause he honestly needs it for real not to just be locked in a box that dont help them people mind when they get released smh
Little to late to ask for help 🤷🏼♀️ What does he want help with? Learning how to sit, sleep and repeat in jail? Bey bey, had have time enough to ask for help.
Wow! Life without parole! I know what he did was shocking.. but I agree that LWP is extremely excessive.. especially in light of his age, his brain injuries, his own very real attempt at suicide, his obvious remorse and willingness to plead guilty and also his having family who is obviously willing to support him. I understand that Madeline particularly will have life long disabilities and trauma.. and that he definitely intended to take her life.. but I agree, it's very extreme sentencing and I suspect he will want to appeal.. although he and his family may feel that appealing may be adding further trauma to Madeline. There are no winners in this case.. and I hope that mental health becomes more prioritised in societies.
You are looking at this backwards. Bring other killers sentences in line with his. Her life is changed forever, his should be too. His "second chance" could result in your death. This judge is protecting YOU and the people you love.
Serious help, killing someone means you couldn’t get your way. Praying for your victims families and loved ones. Justice is coming and l hope you can handle it.🙏💔😭🙏❤️👀😳🙄🫣
He controlled and manipulated her when they were together, then stalked and terrorized and tried to kill her because she rejected him, there's no fixing a person like that. He can't be trusted in society.
You tried to kill them not hurt them. You are despicable to the core. Go to the jail forever and never be heard of again.
Oh shuddup. No one that young doesn't deserve a chance for parole after 20+ years, especially one with a mental illness.
@@pse888 is this mental illness you speak of "misogyny"? Because it seems a lot of men these days are infected with it
What are you his mom???? 😒
@@pse888Your opinion is just that: opinion, not fact. And it is a crappy opinion.
No son… you need to grow up and learn to take no for an answer!
He's only sorry that he got caught He's a Bully and a coward
Oh shuddup. No one that young doesn't deserve a chance for parole after 20+ years, especially one with a mental illness.'
Are you still not sick and tired of that PATHETIC line, on EVERY SINGLE CASE, about only being sorry for blah blah blah???
@realemonful blah blah blah 🤣👍
You think he thought he wouldn't get caught?
"I need help." nah, you need the consequences of your actions.
As Charlie Murphy once said after beating up Rick James and hearing his brother say “he needs help man” he said “Pffft we just gave him some help!”😂
I hope he will seek Jesus first and foremost. He's the ONLY ONE who knows each one of us completely and will dwell within the souls of ALL who come to Him, sincerely and seriously receive His help. He transforms lives from the inside out. He begins right where we are at and never abandons us. It's a GIFT and it is offered without cost. You don't have to earn it BUT you DO have to ask Him It's remarkable. Just a we have our amazing Lord and Savior, we also have an enemy who seeks to destroy our lives. His name is satan. He tries to destroy ALL whose soul is not SEALED by the Lord Jesus. He has made Himself available for all who genuinely seek Him. Even this young man CAN be forgiven and transformed IF he is and invites the Lord to indwell His soul. I've never in my life met one single person who has regretted their decision to accept Jesus' FREE gift of Salvation and eternal life. I'm no longer young and I still have yet to meet a single person who regrets seeking God.
You can get it while you rot in jail. Hes sorry now but he destroyed this young woman life
Oh shuddup. No one that young doesn't deserve a chance for parole after 20+ years, especially one with a mental illness.
@pse888 lots of people have mental illness and they don't go around stabbing people and causing them to be paralyzed. Does that girl get paroled after 20 yrs from what he did to her. No she doesn't she has to live with the consequences of what he did until the day she dies. And so she he.
Being mentally ill, and on drugs and alcohol is no excuse for such behavior.
I've been all 3 and never acted like this.
@@soulie2001Me too! 😮
Mental illness and drug addiction could cause an inability to control one's actions. Yes? But still must take responsibility.
You have a new family now.,..they will teach you the rules...
Oh shuddup. No one that young doesn't deserve a chance for parole after 20+ years, especially one with a mental illness.
@@pse888Are you listening to yourself??? He stabbed the girl was stabbed 17 times!! He stabbed her Mom and the person who tried to help her. How about someone did that to your sister, mother or loved one. Did you know the actual story or have watched the video of this girl's from the beginning and recovery for a year and a half?? You must have not. Watch it! He stabbed her at the spine and became paralysed. Her rehabilitation process was very difficult and incredibly sad to watch. And you make excuses because he has a mental illness. Yeah, yeah, always pulling the crazy card isn't. Imagine the horror of being stabbed repeatedly. You're so disgusting beyond belief and should be ashamed for making this comment
@@pse888 are you related to him???? I will say it again there are lots of mentally ill people lots and they don't go around stabbing people and paralyzing them. Does that girl get a parole after 20yrs from the consequences of what he did. No she does not
She has to live with the consequences of what he did to her until the day she dies and so he should live with those consequences until the day he dies. He's not special. Once again you sound to be taking this a little hard are you related to him?? Sounds like you might be.
@@pse888I believe 100% if it was you or someone close to you that got hurt from him, you wouldn't think that way.
@@NadiraBarIdan You'd be surprised. Some victims are incredibly resilient to the point where (i've actually seen this in court whether they mean it or not) that they forgive the individual, and (especially if the criminal is young) that they are more "angry at Satan" for making said criminal so "sick". I'm going to have to Google a particular case where a pizza delivery boy was drawn purposely to a residence and murdered for virtually pennies. The victims father delivered an incredible forgiveness statement and even hugged the man who killed his son. It was an incredible thing to see.
The trauma this young man has caused is truly heartbreaking. His actions have left deep scars, not only on the victim and her family but also on his own loved ones. The ripple effect of such tragedy touches countless lives, leaving pain, confusion, and grief in its wake. Healing feels distant for everyone involved.
It’s called prison. Now they will make sure you get stabbed more than 17 times.
That immediate switch and look in his eye when he said "they did not do this, I DID" is exactly the kind of face he likely had the day he tried to MURDER that beautiful, strong, warrior of a young woman! Such anger.
EXACTLY‼️‼️ I saw pure evil in that very moment, poor girl she was afraid of him with faces like that.
I agree that vitriol needs to be directed to Pearson alone, not his parents.
His parents brought him a kn/fe when they knew he was mentally unwell. His father testified football, concussions caused a change in his behaviour but they kept him playing for years (if it was the cause/partial cause of his behavioural changes, personalities, brain is still developing, teens, early twenties is when many mental illnesses or behavioural concerns become apparent)
His father tried to blame football injuries, but he, the father, did nothing to stop him getting injured. It's like someone saying - I took my son to boxing classes and when he got punch drunk, I told him to man up! No, a real father gets treatment for his child and protects him from further injury. He doesn't use that as an excuse when his punch-drunk son kills someone.
It isn't a reason, let alone an excuse - otherwise every football kid in America would be a mad slasher!
However, if I was the parent of someone like this, I would be tearing my hair out wondering what I could have done to prevent it, so yes, the parents do bear some responsibility.
It's aimed at his parents because they don't CARE ABOUT THE VICTIMS!! Look how they reacted in Court for the sentencing??!! There is a time and place, and to cry tears for that monster in front of the victims was NOT THE PLACE!! Where were the tears for the victims??!! Nothing!! I bet they never told this monster no growing up either....it is their fault, they made excuses for his behavior and created this monster!!
@@amymay6591For real! 💯
@ So they didn’t have kitchen knives in their home?
Prison is not going to be good for him!
COWARD!!!!!!!!
He’s a Psychopath!
Oh shuddup. No one that young doesn't deserve a chance for parole after 20+ years, especially one with a mental illness.
@@pse888Bro is a broken record
"I need serious Helo!" Gee,,,ya think so.
He’s a psychopath the monotonous tone of his voice he feels nothing. Any emotions he attempts to reflect will be a chameleon effect. No help can help a killer psychopath. The relationship with her I feel was a portent for him to pre meditate a ‘crime of passion’ scenario. Thank god he will never be let out of jail - ever!
The eyes Chico, they never lie.
No helping you life no parole the other inmates will give you all the help you need.
Oh shuddup. No one that young doesn't deserve a chance for parole after 20+ years, especially one with a mental illness.
For what its worth? ABSOLUTELY leave his parents out of this.
He had the AUDACITY to ask for help only so he can “return back to his family”??‼️‼️ that’s crazy, that’s not real remorse at all to. If he was to get out years later, he would go back and kill her just as he tried to do. When his face changed blurting out what he said, showed how he can switch up and be pure evil.😈 he needs mental help and he needs to be locked up while getting it and never have the chance to return to normal society
“I need serious help”
I believe you’re about to get the exact kind of “help” you need.
He should be allowed to get help and do good in this world from a super max security prison.
Hearing that short blurted out apology - however difficult it is to take responsibility and admit before others your short comings - it just sounded hollow. Rushed - impulsive - reflecting still immaturity and lack of depth for the ACTUAL DAMAGE HE DID TO SO MANY. He has had time to reflect on the preciousness of life - - he has had time to hear from his family reports on the incredibly difficult drastic surgeries and long painful recoveries his ex girlfriend and her mother and the man who tried to stop the attack suffered. He shows the BARE MINIMUM - Incapable of Full Remorse and Fully Standing in Responsibility to FACE THESE VICTIMS. He Should Have Paused and Looked In Their Direction with EACH APOLOGY. But His Heart Is Full of Scattered Distracted Energy - He Has Not Sought Out The Coping Skills Needed To Be A Full Participating Member of Society. Jail is a stressful and challenging place - but there are also times to learn = reflect = to work on yourself - - This chatter of an address to the court was very disappointing.
He sure got the help he needed and that is life in prison.
You think about it because you didn't expect to be alive to to be accountable. God BE with the Victims.... I Pray this Boy truly does see what he did....
As someone who deals with mental health challenges myself, I really empathize with him. When someone has a genuine history of severe mental health issues, they should receive the help they need in a correctional health facility. Ideally, there should be at least 30 years focused on mental health treatment, with an additional 10 years to hold them accountable for their actions. Simply throwing him in jail, knowing the severity of his mental health struggles, will likely only make things worse. The compassionate approach would be to focus on helping him. Maybe after 40 years, if his mental health has genuinely improved and stabilized, there could be a possibility for reintegration into society-with the understanding that he volunteers 500 hours of community service to raise awareness about the importance of seeking mental health treatment using his story as the platform.
To be quite blunt, St. John’s county needs a better system in place for how to deal with mental health, so that they can better prevent these types of situations and outbursts from happening. I went to Ponte Vedra high school for 2 1/2 years and graduated in 2023, the same high school as both Madison and Spencer. I came from Seattle, Washington and the school and district that I went to in Seattle had a much better system in place for how to deal with mental health situations like these. At PVHS, they were so hard on the kids there and I got so much pressure put on me there to the point where it was very detrimental to my health, mentally, emotionally, and even physically. I currently attend a Top 10 public university and have been pushed out of my comfort zone, but have experienced nowhere near as much pressure and harshness from the faculty at my university as I did at PVHS. Expecting kids to suck it up if they were dealing with something that’s hard for them and making them feel belittled or like they’re alone in times of trouble is not a good move.
My heart goes out to both Madison and Spencer, as well as their families. and I’ve kept them in my prayers since the attack happened. This is such a sad situation and I hope that the Lord continues to watch over them and be with them. God bless 🤍
Those are two true heroes!! God bless Both of you!
True men!
And that sweet mother
I always feel so bad for people that commit crimes of passion. Emotions take over, especially when you are young and have the level of emotional connection they did and you don’t know how to accept rejection. Kids need to be better prepared for emotional pain and how to deal with relationships, especially first loves when they are young. They cannot see past what’s in front of them and this kid obviously thought his world was over. Not sure if he was planning a murder suicide but he wasn’t able to take the pain and wanted a way out.
Yeah, you need serious help all right 😒
Relationships can make some men insane he snapped became evil
This is a direct action of living sinful lives... When children commit to sexual relationships the innocence of their minds is always taken. Opens the door of the seven deadly sins. No direction no guidance and then rational undeveloped minds open invitations for demons manipulation of self. God bless them all..
Madison will have life long injuries due to this monster. She abused her, stalked and harassed her and then to top it off attacked and temporarily paralyzed her. I cannot imagine her fear. He’s a demon and so are his parents who refused to do anything to stop his stalking of that girl
Just go away
His life is over ....
He wants to get help now so he can return to his family. I couldn't imagine someone giving him the chance to be out again just to finish what he started on Madison, her mother, and the stranger who saved them all! What he did to Madison during their relationship prior to 6/3/23 and on that day will be imbedded into Madison's memory just as deep as the scars we cannot see. She will live with what he's done to her and her family and the stranger who saved them for the rest of her life. There is no release or parole for her, she's been given a life sentence and she's been serving it since the day he tried to murder her. He wasnt just trying to "hurt" her he wanted her dead. This young woman is stronger than anyone I know. I can't imagine what it took for her to walk past him and then to sit and face this demon as she spoke about what she had to go thru to walk into that courtroom. For the last year and a half she has been fighting to get back to the life she once had and she deserves to do that without the FEAR of him possibly being released to finish what he started.
sociopath
He'll get all the help he needs from the boys in prison.
Help is on the way, boy. In prison.
He is a sicko 😢
FULL RECOVERY DIDN'T HAPPEN FOR THE INNOCENT.
He must of was really high and jacked up in his head i hope they do get him some help cause he honestly needs it for real not to just be locked in a box that dont help them people mind when they get released smh
Is his Attorney a man or woman?
His parents should be jailed for giving him a knife because the parents of the teens who shot people were jailed.
He was an Adult, not a teen. Different situation 😮
He'll get all the help he needs in prison.
You will get something in prison but it won’t be the help you are looking for better watch your back
Dont drop the 🧼🧼🧼😮
I did last July in D Y S JAIL 😅. OOPS
Dont drop the soap
I pray he gets help intense therapy
Little to late to ask for help 🤷🏼♀️
What does he want help with? Learning how to sit, sleep and repeat in jail? Bey bey, had have time enough to ask for help.
But he is only reading.
Jesus help the mother and daughter.
go away
He'll be fine as a pin cushion in prison.
Oh shuddup. No one that young doesn't deserve a chance for parole after 20+ years, especially one with a mental illness.
Help 100 percent
It was a horrible crime but life without parole for this young man is too much! People who have actually killed people receive far less.
Wow! Life without parole! I know what he did was shocking.. but I agree that LWP is extremely excessive.. especially in light of his age, his brain injuries, his own very real attempt at suicide, his obvious remorse and willingness to plead guilty and also his having family who is obviously willing to support him. I understand that Madeline particularly will have life long disabilities and trauma.. and that he definitely intended to take her life.. but I agree, it's very extreme sentencing and I suspect he will want to appeal.. although he and his family may feel that appealing may be adding further trauma to Madeline. There are no winners in this case.. and I hope that mental health becomes more prioritised in societies.
Please is not your daughter he tried to slaughter
You are looking at this backwards. Bring other killers sentences in line with his. Her life is changed forever, his should be too. His "second chance" could result in your death. This judge is protecting YOU and the people you love.
@@bluemoon2675 exactly
His intent was murder
Ew
He’s off to camp!
Get help please god will help u but u have to really want this and not saying this just to be saying it
Is he getting parole someday.
No
How dare you ask for forgiveness 🤦
I think life in prison is too much. No one passed away. I think the head injuries played a huge part.
Serious help, killing someone means you couldn’t get your way. Praying for your victims families and loved ones. Justice is coming and l hope you can handle it.🙏💔😭🙏❤️👀😳🙄🫣
they are not dead