She isn't strong, she just cracked on live tv and went on a rant about something she knows nothing about because she lost her temper, she isn't strong.
“Kid” ?! No, it will help. What won’t help is these devastated parents and their tax payers money paying for food, clothes, Tv and “ rehabilitation” programs for the murderer of their kids (this time kids used properly)
I agree this is so hard to watch this! Those victim impacts and the crime scene pics are something I will never forget. My heart hurts for each one of them!
@Julia Weber Not really. I think some thought a death penalty verdict would provide a measure of closure. It might've, but it would've been temporary. Like she said, through appeals, he'd probably still outlive her. You have to get whatever closure you can outside of the courtroom and justice system because no verdict will provide it.
Watching the trial, we did see the horrific things that happened in that school, even heard the gunfire while watching students hiding. Serving life might just be more difficult in the end...
There was a liberal Democrat activist on the jury panel, which is why this person was the mole and the only holdout (11-1 in favor of death). Before juries get assembled, they should ask which political party are you registered to and voted for in the last elections. Also the penalty phase, should be changed to majority instead of unanimous, but whether the defendant is guilty or innocent in a trial that should remain unanimous!!!
@@phillipwalker4747 It was a woman, and she’s been in the media now because she wrote a letter to the judge trying to explain her reasoning. She apparently fell for the fetal alcohol syndrome as a mitigating factor. She’s named in the media now.
This is such a disappointment in our history for these families, for these students, for everyone affected by this tragedy. What is this jury thinking? What precedent did they just set for every other murderer with malice in their heart?
What precedent? You don’t get your 15 minutes of fame. Your manifesto will not be read. You will not have copy cats. The precedent is the BIG picture. Not just a signatory situation. Not to be dismissive, but this is MUCH bigger than these families. There is MUCH more at stake than just a grieving families idea of “justice”.
You must learn to forgive. Holding on to hatred, bitterness, and anger doesn't help anyone and just hurts you in the long run. Be happy that he can no longer hurt anyone else and move on with your life. Desperately seeking vengeance is not the way. It's no easy but necessary. I hope all these parents can eventually come to forgive and take steps to move on and heal in life.
If ANYONE deserves the death penalty, it is someone who PLOTTED to murder CHILDREN, was successful, and wounded many, many more. SAD for all these families.
There was a liberal Democrat activist on the jury panel, which is why this person was the mole and the only holdout (11-1 in favor of death). Before juries get assembled, they should ask which political party are you registered to and voted for in the last elections. Also the penalty phase, should be changed to majority instead of unanimous, but whether the defendant is guilty or innocent in a trial that should remain unanimous!!!
Where did you read that at? Show me some evidence of that because I can’t find it anywhere. I agree, he should be put to death. But your just another crazy political person who just wants to bash the other party no matter what happens. Quit making stuff up. Democrats and republicans are both crappy parties anyways bud.
@@sealtheborder1300 It really should be a majority vote or even a 75% minimum vote to sentence him to death. One numb skull had to ruin it for 17 families. I wonder if they have even the slightest bit of regret, but I think I might be hoping for too much.
this was the correct sentence. nikolas cruz wanted the death penalty knowing he cant handle a life sentence. now he gets to suffer for the rest of his life in prison. the thing is if they did execute him it doesnt change anything except for ending cruz's own suffering. the families of the victims will still be suffering after he is painlessly executed. its no different than euthanizing a sick animal. cruz doesnt deserve that.
What she said is exactly what I was thinking, even though the jury didn’t give him the death penalty, another inmate is going to take matters into their own hands and implement their own death penalty
@@giancarlocarattini4985 yeah that’s definitely a huge possibility and is what most likely will happen at least for a while but maybe one day he’ll end up in general population where someone can give him what he deserves 🙏🏻
What a shame to the juror! I can totally relate to this brave mom when she said that she would wait and welcome the day that she gets a call that tells her the murderer was murdered in prison. My deepest condolences to all the families!
This is a strong woman wo will keep on fighting for what needs to be done against these atrocities!! My heart goes out to all the parents and loved ones going through of this injustice!!
It was probably the defense saying to the jurors that "sometime in life they'll regret or have a question about if they did the right thing sending him to death, but they'll never regret life in prison without parole bc it's also a severe punishment" or some stuff like that, which really would affect someone with anxiety, and any of these jurors could have developed anxiety during this watching all this death of innocent kids multiple times
He will suffer in prison believe me nick will be looking over his shoulder the rest of his life he will pay my heart goes out to the families i pray that over a period of time they can heal god is the judge believe me he will pay
Prayers for these families. It's horrible to think that the man that killed these peoples children will live off of their tax money for the rest of his life, the system is literally set up so that the victims are funding the murder.
@@kronos6460 Yeah but the difference is that the money for a death sentence is going to punish him and put him to death while the money for a life sentence is just going to sustain his life
I feel bad for their loss but the focus should be on mandatory death sentence for crimes like this instead of relying on humans who are to timid and don't want the weight of imposing the death penalty in a court case hanging over them. Tying to focus on a brand of weapon is futile. The weapon didn't force the criminal to go on a killing spree.
That's horrible reasoning. We MUST be convinced by a trial of our piers. That's how the system works. I don't want to trust my fate to some heartless government agency. You are not guilty until those 12 people say you are. No matter WHAT you did. That's justice. Angry mods demanding blood is not
I think In this case the death penalty would be appropriate.We know he did the crimes,so there shouldn't be any questions.We know he did the crime you have the right person.But what I read if he got the death penalty he could fight that go through years of court hearings. We need a stronger system. I'm sorry for all the families that lost a loved one. You feel that he should feel the pain that you have gone through.He will get his day in jail or in other ways. When he meets his maker he will suffer for what he's done. Justice will be served . PS my heart goes out to all the people that lost a loved one.Please don't let hatred take over that's what the evil side lives on the devil. C.M
I have never agreed in the death penalty. After my family moved to florida, I lived about 15 minutes away from parkland. I felt I couldn’t turn my head away when this trial started. I have cried many times listening to these families and the teachers at that school testifying on how terribly this effected them. I am hopeful that these parents and people continue to fight to solve the actual problems behind these mass murders. Hold the weapons and inactive officers to justice. I am hopeful these families see justice served to this monster behind bars.
@@denisekoltys3019 crazy broken people exist in every culture, his gun does a lot more damage than a knife attack in Australia. You tell me which weapon you’d rather take your chances with as a potential victim?
@@krislv9219 the very worst attack in US history was at Virginia Tech only using hand guns. I’m sure the 19 folks stabbed to their graves appreciate your recognition of their lives. How about the 2 parades that around 40 ppl were sacrificed equally support your crazy idea of being less because it was a vehicle.
A murderer like him deserved the DEATH PENALTY nothing else. If you think different just have one of your own loved ones murdered if you think different your life isn’t as important as ours. Don’t think your rights are more deserving than ours. Justice wasn’t served.
Humanity has been around for hundreds of thousands of years, don’t be so vain and arrogant to think we are above the death penalty. Expand you view, not everyone deserves to be apart of society.
There is no closure! That mom is 100% right! I lost my son and I can feel her anger as she speaks... its the same way I sound when I talk about the injustice of my loss. I have so much respect for this couple, especially the mom... and yes... I hope that animal gets his come uppance in prison and that you, ma'am, get that call 🙏❤
I pray for all the families that lost loved ones in this case. I pray that the people who were taken away to early from our earth and all of their loved ones during these difficult times and all of the tough times to come. Please keep these parents in your thoughts and prayers to find peace and comfort.
In a perfect world , the families of innocent victims of these senseless crimes should determine punishments and have them carried out however they choose fit . This is injustice if I have ever seen it . Smh
The juror who opposes the death penalty should join the murderer"s cell. The justice system in the US is so damn rotten. No wonder crime rates are at a peak the height of the liberty statue. The life sentence encourages desperate criminal to follow a blind murderer like Cruz. RIP to all innocents who died tragically.
They've confirmed now that it was only one juror that disagreed with the rest which prevented him from receiving the death penalty. I don't know how that person can honestly live with themselves.
Probably an activist type who opposes the death penalty out of principle. But it is fine if you oppose the death penalty, and if you are strong in your convictions, the way to go about it is to petition the legislature to abolish it. However, when the death penalty is the law of the land, and there are specific guidelines as to when it is approved, your job as a juror is to follow specific guidelines. Therefore, in my opinion, this juror was dishonest during jury selection. If you are summoned for jury duty, and are out on a death penalty case, you should recuse yourself if you are opposed to the death penalty as a matter of principle. That is the proper way to go about it. Not to weasel your way in.
@@RealPolitik-dy4it You don’t recuse yourself. They recuse you or not. Death penalty questions are asked during selection. Your assumptions are unwarranted.
@@sendthis9480 That is exactly what I am talking about. You will be asked your views about the death penalty. If you oppose it out of principle, you make it known so that they can recuse you (you are essentially recusing yourself). But weaseling yourself into a death penalty case in order to prove a point, is pretty messed up.
@@RealPolitik-dy4it Ummmm….no. That’s not how it works. Nothing is automatic. When they question you about your opinion of the death penalty…and if you say “I’m against it”… It goes back to the lawyers. They then decided whether or not to eliminate you from selection. Defense likes you automatically. Prosecution may have some twist where it works for them. Maybe her feelings towards other things outweighed her opinion on capital punishment. Maybe a LOT of things. You’re assuming the prosecution would have automatically recused the juror….JUST because they’re against capital punishment. That is not at all common. There is really little reason to make that assumption, other than naivety.
@@sendthis9480 That could be the case. But regardless, when you are a jury, the law should trump any of your convictions. If the facts of the case meet the guidelines for capital punishment, you go by the guidelines. No matter your personal convictions.
I’m very discouraged about this verdict. My heart goes out to each parent, kids, injured, all families and friends affected. These horrific epidemics have no resolve. CHANGE THESE PARTICULAR GUN LAWS.
What an extraordinary comment. What on earth has her physical appearance got to do with anything? Perhaps you might be vengeful if someone you loved was slaughtered.
Life for life people think twice about doing crimes like this .no parent should have to bury there child and then fight 3 years for justice .people need to think how they would feel to bury there child because of someone else evil .i know how it feels im sorry for the familys they did not get justice .
I just hope those jurors don't ever have their kids on the same situation, maybe then they will understand the grieve and the disappointment of this persons.
She's right. Whether you believe in the death penalty or not, I think most of us agree that if you're not going to give it to someone like Nikolas Cruz then it makes no sense to have it at all. Max Schacter was also on point that calling this a case of simple mental illness or "brain damage" is an insult to people who actually suffer from those ailments
Living in a place where there is no death penalty, guess I see life without any chance of parole as a pretty serious sentence. I can't imagine sitting on a jury deciding whether or not another dies. Yikes.
The bloodlust is intense… why is having Cruz killed the ONLY option for these parents? I understand this is a horror for them, but what kind of true healing comes from revenge?
She's so so right,what's the point of the death penalty if it's not given to someone who admitted to savagely murdering those kids,what's the criteria that has to be reached for it to be passed down?
God Bless these families. My heart hurts for them!! I know some born with fetal alcohol among other things and he was the most caring person. This monster is a devil worshipper who premeditated these ambushes and has no soul. His eyes are empty of love and compassion because he chooses it. He could have known love and compassion had he chose to. He wanted to be the most famous school shooter in history. Thank you for fighting for these innocents!! We need you!! Every time this happens it steals the sense of safety threat our loved ones are safe.
How does anyone who has a death penalty applied to them explain how you can plan and murder that many innocent people and kids and not get the death penalty? why have the death penalty at all???
I became mentally ill after loosing my mother and best friend due to cancer that's how I became depressed and mentally ill. I love 💕 people who are good to those
And if he kills another while in prison the juror(s) that said "No" will have that weight as part of the decision they made as well. With no respect for fellow human beings, no morals, how can he live amongst other human beings with any sense of trust and safety? He is a constant danger to everyone in his presence.
Potential jurors are interviewed carefully to insure they can apply the death penalty if deemed appropriate. Someone lied or changed their mind, which should nullify this verdict.
I don’t think their anger is unjustified at all. They have every right to be angry. My personal beliefs don’t align with the death penalty because of reasons (mostly too many innocent people have ended up on death row). So I have gone back and forth with this case. I’m from SFLO. My ex used to have to go to that school to fix their vending machines. Just knowing he could have been in the vicinity that day is scary. I don’t know these people and I don’t know anyone who was a victim of this horrific crime. But I remember this day like it was yesterday. And as a person from South FL, I have always felt protective of these families. Watching them go through this trial while that monster sat there scribbling or with his head down, showing zero remorse, bothers me more than words can ever say. Throwing my own personal beliefs to the wind, I do hope he gets what he deserves.😔
My heart goes out to the families. This is the time for all the families that have endured all these mass shooting in the USA to stand up together with all people and fight for gun control. Take all your hurt and anger and fight your Government. She said no closure, anger stays here (pointing to her heart) and never thought she could be so ugly inside. If she can read my comment here. I'm so sorry for your loss of your son. My daughter also died tragically by her boyfriend. Everything you said i have been through for 18 months. I carried all what you said for along time. My health deterioted, my family broken, lost in life, i don't even know who i was anymore. The ugliness inside kills the heart and mind. No rest. You don't want to continue down that path, its dark and there's no way out. The only way out is to forgive and pray to God for peace in your lives. I have cried everyday for 18 months, that i don't know if it will ever stop. But I'm trying everyday, one day at a time to heal. But i have forgiven and waiting for God to heal my broken heart. I learned a lesson today by listening to all the families that lost a loved one. The lesson is it won't be Cruz that sufferers every day, his suffering will come judgement day. Because if we refuse to forgive, the suffering by God is actually reversed upon us, we are the ones that suffer every single day. Please take what i have lived and said to heart, to mend your broken hearts. God Bless all of you!
"That's right mom" don't let this go, keep fighting you and the other parents ,have a "God given right to to continue the fight, your babies are not returning, but Cruz will likely live for awhile, he will be with the big boys , no more protection, the legal system sucks, my heart goes out to you all, I live near parkland and that day will be with me forever " may those babies an adults rest in heavenly peace with our heavenly "Father !!🙏🙏😔
Exactly this is what the death penalty was made for there are people on death row for killing one this monster killed 17 and attempted to kill so many more and we're gonna give him free room and board for the rest of his life I am disgusted and I'm outraged.
I pray for each parent, Grandparent, Aunt, Uncle, Sister, Brother and all directly affected. I hope that "jailhouse justice" will be faster than the death penalty would be.
They are such wonderful, loving, and passionate parents. I hope they can get some sense of peace. They should feel proud of the fight they are giving and although Cruz didn’t get what he deserved, they seem that they’ll keep fighting to prevent this from happening again
This mother is so strong. I hope she can find some sort of peace.
She'll get her peace sooner than the State could give it to her. Inmates don't appreciate child killers. He will be dealt with
@@fauxque5057 Nah dude, those were white kids. they gonna love this dude in the joint.
@@fauxque5057 Not if he's in protective custody.
F%$& peace...redemption.
She isn't strong, she just cracked on live tv and went on a rant about something she knows nothing about because she lost her temper, she isn't strong.
She’s so right. My heart breaks for the families of all the victims. 😢💔
disagree. Killing another kid is not going to help anyone heal.
@@tborody you wouldn't say the same thing if he brutally murdered your child/your father/your sibling....
“Kid” ?! No, it will help. What won’t help is these devastated parents and their tax payers money paying for food, clothes, Tv and “ rehabilitation” programs for the murderer of their kids (this time kids used properly)
I agree this is so hard to watch this! Those victim impacts and the crime scene pics are something I will never forget. My heart hurts for each one of them!
@@Ann-m7q5s I bet you're pro-life. 😂
I am so sorry for all the victims that suffered. My heart goes out to each and everyone you.
Same Here
She's such a realist. There is no closure.
He's still in prison for life he will be miserable
Common sense
@Julia Weber Not really. I think some thought a death penalty verdict would provide a measure of closure. It might've, but it would've been temporary. Like she said, through appeals, he'd probably still outlive her.
You have to get whatever closure you can outside of the courtroom and justice system because no verdict will provide it.
I am so sorry for the loss of your son! I can only imagine that today's verdict was heart wrenching! I pray God peace and comfort surround you today!
Another pro lifer thinking more death is heart wrenching.
God did not exist today.
I think the public should see what really happened in that school. Jurors should be ashamed. I stand with these families justice was not served.
Watching the trial, we did see the horrific things that happened in that school, even heard the gunfire while watching students hiding. Serving life might just be more difficult in the end...
It was 1 juror. He obviously didn’t believe in the Death Penalty
@@phillipwalker4747 or maybe they obviously chose LifeWithOutParole because of the mitigating factors!🤷🏾♀️
There was a liberal Democrat activist on the jury panel, which is why this person was the mole and the only holdout (11-1 in favor of death). Before juries get assembled, they should ask which political party are you registered to and voted for in the last elections. Also the penalty phase, should be changed to majority instead of unanimous, but whether the defendant is guilty or innocent in a trial that should remain unanimous!!!
@@phillipwalker4747 It was a woman, and she’s been in the media now because she wrote a letter to the judge trying to explain her reasoning. She apparently fell for the fetal alcohol syndrome as a mitigating factor.
She’s named in the media now.
This is such a disappointment in our history for these families, for these students, for everyone affected by this tragedy. What is this jury thinking? What precedent did they just set for every other murderer with malice in their heart?
What precedent?
You don’t get your 15 minutes of fame.
Your manifesto will not be read.
You will not have copy cats.
The precedent is the BIG picture.
Not just a signatory situation.
Not to be dismissive, but this is MUCH bigger than these families.
There is MUCH more at stake than just a grieving families idea of “justice”.
It’s Broward County. I’m not surprised
@@CN45475 I love Broward. Vote blue!
Apparently only a single juror disagreed and that’s all it took for the death penalty to be taken off the table as an option.
You must learn to forgive. Holding on to hatred, bitterness, and anger doesn't help anyone and just hurts you in the long run. Be happy that he can no longer hurt anyone else and move on with your life. Desperately seeking vengeance is not the way. It's no easy but necessary. I hope all these parents can eventually come to forgive and take steps to move on and heal in life.
this father hurts me so much. I hope he is well surrounded
If ANYONE deserves the death penalty, it is someone who PLOTTED to murder CHILDREN, was successful, and wounded many, many more. SAD for all these families.
If only every lady was as brave and righteous as this woman...justice would've been served today.
Feel so sorry for the victims and those affected.
This is a shocking result for these poor families ,heartbreaking.
This is ludicrous that he did not get the death penalty.. So sad for all the victims' families.. Love, healing, prayers..
Ahhh.
Another pro lifer advocating for the death penalty.
There was a liberal Democrat activist on the jury panel, which is why this person was the mole and the only holdout (11-1 in favor of death). Before juries get assembled, they should ask which political party are you registered to and voted for in the last elections. Also the penalty phase, should be changed to majority instead of unanimous, but whether the defendant is guilty or innocent in a trial that should remain unanimous!!!
Where did you read that at? Show me some evidence of that because I can’t find it anywhere. I agree, he should be put to death. But your just another crazy political person who just wants to bash the other party no matter what happens. Quit making stuff up. Democrats and republicans are both crappy parties anyways bud.
You're going straight to H ell for wanting someone to die.
@@sealtheborder1300 It really should be a majority vote or even a 75% minimum vote to sentence him to death. One numb skull had to ruin it for 17 families. I wonder if they have even the slightest bit of regret, but I think I might be hoping for too much.
The Jury failed to bring the families justice so it’s now up to the other prisoners.
I just feel like the prison administrator will protect him
@@mininjas doubtful.
Who are you to decide who lives and doesn’t?
@@mindyourbusiness1811 I think this question should be asked of the shooter...
@@mindyourbusiness1811 A person with common sense. Anyone one brutally murders SEVENTEEN people should not get to continue living.
The jury should hang their heads in shame. May God bless all of you for your losses
It was a 11-1 vote.
this was the correct sentence. nikolas cruz wanted the death penalty knowing he cant handle a life sentence. now he gets to suffer for the rest of his life in prison.
the thing is if they did execute him it doesnt change anything except for ending cruz's own suffering. the families of the victims will still be suffering after he is painlessly executed. its no different than euthanizing a sick animal. cruz doesnt deserve that.
God Bless the jury
@@vinny_G_2003 I thought all had to agree?
@@clarissapayne369 all it takes is for one person to want life.. the system is broken
This hurts to watch. I'm so heartbroken for these people. Despicable. I pray for them.
It is very tough to watch these poor parents and family members. They're all doing such a great job speaking despite the circumstances.
You carnt help but feel sorry for them after what and they all been through. So sorry for them. He will get his.👼🙏👼
That prosecutor did a flawless job. The jury betrayed these parents....all of us really. Our children will not be safe here.
Wouldn't make any difference if he would've received the DP.
i really appreciate these parents perspective, especially the mother saying that she isn’t directly mad at the jurors because they DID their jobs.
What she said is exactly what I was thinking, even though the jury didn’t give him the death penalty, another inmate is going to take matters into their own hands and implement their own death penalty
My money is is on him being put i. protective custody for that very reason...and the notoriety of the case.
@@giancarlocarattini4985 yeah that’s definitely a huge possibility and is what most likely will happen at least for a while but maybe one day he’ll end up in general population where someone can give him what he deserves 🙏🏻
So sorry for these parents. This is the most unjust verdict ever.
What a shame to the juror! I can totally relate to this brave mom when she said that she would wait and welcome the day that she gets a call that tells her the murderer was murdered in prison. My deepest condolences to all the families!
Then the poor Guy that kills him will get Death ! Then what ??
Poor guy ? ?????
@@mrsmarshall.6782 whoever does knock him off should get instant release.
Amen! She’s a strong women! Praying for all the families that lost their loved ones.
It's okay to be angry at the jurors, they invited in leniency for these predators.
Deal with it
Only one juror disagreed with the death penalty, don’t blame them all.
It wasn't the system it was straight forward a juror, it's ok to be angry at a juror.
This is a strong woman wo will keep on fighting for what needs to be done against these atrocities!!
My heart goes out to all the parents and loved ones going through of this injustice!!
To my dearest victims families. I’m with you 100%. Our country have too many problems that needs to be addressed and solved.
This woman is amazing! I feel so bad for them! The amount of damage one person has caused to all of these people is just heart wrenching.
It was probably the defense saying to the jurors that "sometime in life they'll regret or have a question about if they did the right thing sending him to death, but they'll never regret life in prison without parole bc it's also a severe punishment" or some stuff like that, which really would affect someone with anxiety, and any of these jurors could have developed anxiety during this watching all this death of innocent kids multiple times
What a heartfelt speech from this couple, especially the woman. Our hearts bleed for them, always.
Linda Biegel Schulman
Strong Mama right there!
Yea she's a real one 💯 I feel her passion in every word
State did great job. But jurors failed BIG TIME!!!!
There people who killed less people and got the death penalty
El no era Negro, era un hombre Blanco, comprende?
@@fridaymanly So?
@@Cacowninja White privilege at it's finest
He will suffer in prison believe me nick will be looking over his shoulder the rest of his life he will pay my heart goes out to the families i pray that over a period of time they can heal god is the judge believe me he will pay
Death does not bring these kids back
Prayers for these families. It's horrible to think that the man that killed these peoples children will live off of their tax money for the rest of his life, the system is literally set up so that the victims are funding the murder.
Correct
He's also getting a lot of commissary funds because he's infamous and well liked by the evil in society. Even fan mail too
It's actually more expensive with all the appeals etc to execute someone than keep them in prison for life. try to keep up.
@@kronos6460 Yeah but the difference is that the money for a death sentence is going to punish him and put him to death while the money for a life sentence is just going to sustain his life
I feel very bad for the families and my heart and prayers go to them. However, he will suffer and have his judgment paid during his sentence.
She is exactly right, whoever those jurors are, are absolutely insane.
It.was just one juror, they said that.
I’m so sorry to these families that have had to relive this +more! Praying they will find some peace no matter .
life for a life.
for all violent criminals.
clean this nation up
I feel bad for their loss but the focus should be on mandatory death sentence for crimes like this instead of relying on humans who are to timid and don't want the weight of imposing the death penalty in a court case hanging over them. Tying to focus on a brand of weapon is futile. The weapon didn't force the criminal to go on a killing spree.
That's horrible reasoning. We MUST be convinced by a trial of our piers. That's how the system works. I don't want to trust my fate to some heartless government agency. You are not guilty until those 12 people say you are. No matter WHAT you did. That's justice. Angry mods demanding blood is not
I think In this case the death penalty would be appropriate.We know he did the crimes,so there shouldn't be any questions.We know he did the crime you have the right person.But what I read if he got the death penalty he could fight that go through years of court hearings. We need a stronger system.
I'm sorry for all the families that lost a loved one. You feel that he should feel the pain that you have gone through.He will get his day in jail or in other ways. When he meets his maker he will suffer for what he's done. Justice will be served . PS my heart goes out to all the people that lost a loved one.Please don't let hatred take over that's what the evil side lives on the devil. C.M
@@gustavusadolphus4344 there needs to be professional jurors not the general public because there's always going to be at least one moron on there.
The part about the birthdays (in the end of the video), geez, I'm really struggling not to burst out in tears...
This was a clear cut case, and the prosecution knocked it out of the park.
I felt the same anger when I heard it. I knew from the first pronouncement. It made my heart sink. I’m so sorry to the families.
I have never agreed in the death penalty. After my family moved to florida, I lived about 15 minutes away from parkland. I felt I couldn’t turn my head away when this trial started. I have cried many times listening to these families and the teachers at that school testifying on how terribly this effected them. I am hopeful that these parents and people continue to fight to solve the actual problems behind these mass murders. Hold the weapons and inactive officers to justice. I am hopeful these families see justice served to this monster behind bars.
A crazy person did this - your thinking is why he gets to live. A gun Didn’t jump up and do this. A very sad man born broken did this.
@@denisekoltys3019 crazy broken people exist in every culture, his gun does a lot more damage than a knife attack in Australia. You tell me which weapon you’d rather take your chances with as a potential victim?
@@krislv9219 the very worst attack in US history was at Virginia Tech only using hand guns. I’m sure the 19 folks stabbed to their graves appreciate your recognition of their lives. How about the 2 parades that around 40 ppl were sacrificed equally support your crazy idea of being less because it was a vehicle.
A murderer like him deserved the DEATH PENALTY nothing else. If you think different just have one of your own loved ones murdered if you think different your life isn’t as important as ours. Don’t think your rights are more deserving than ours. Justice wasn’t served.
Humanity has been around for hundreds of thousands of years, don’t be so vain and arrogant to think we are above the death penalty. Expand you view, not everyone deserves to be apart of society.
I can't believe it so sorry this is unbelievable R.I.P to the 17th victims and family 💔 🙏🏽 😢 🕊😇🕯
There is no closure! That mom is 100% right! I lost my son and I can feel her anger as she speaks... its the same way I sound when I talk about the injustice of my loss. I have so much respect for this couple, especially the mom... and yes... I hope that animal gets his come uppance in prison and that you, ma'am, get that call 🙏❤
She’s being way too kind. One or more juror did these families dirty.
Agreed such a horrible disappointment 😞 prayers to all the families...just know he will meet his fate in prison.
I pray for all the families that lost loved ones in this case. I pray that the people who were taken away to early from our earth and all of their loved ones during these difficult times and all of the tough times to come. Please keep these parents in your thoughts and prayers to find peace and comfort.
In a perfect world , the families of innocent victims of these senseless crimes should determine punishments and have them carried out however they choose fit . This is injustice if I have ever seen it . Smh
Poor families this is terrible heartbreaking to watch such a strong mum bless her and all the parents and families ❤
The juror who opposes the death penalty should join the murderer"s cell. The justice system in the US is so damn rotten. No wonder crime rates are at a peak the height of the liberty statue. The life sentence encourages desperate criminal to follow a blind murderer like Cruz. RIP to all innocents who died tragically.
If it was my child he never would’ve made it out of that court room
I am so sorry for these families and support their outrage. What an absolutely heinous ruling by the jury.
Three jurors voted no
Absolutely with the parents, insane decision by the jurors…
It is not insanity. It is moral bankruptcy and cowardice.
It wasone jurer
This woman is awesome and 100% spot on too.... rip for your son and the other 16 victims 🙏 😢
My deepest sorrow and sympathy goes out to all the parents.
Find the worst guy on his cell block and tell him if cruz dies violently and suffers a lot, then free ramen for the rest of his sentence
They've confirmed now that it was only one juror that disagreed with the rest which prevented him from receiving the death penalty. I don't know how that person can honestly live with themselves.
Probably an activist type who opposes the death penalty out of principle. But it is fine if you oppose the death penalty, and if you are strong in your convictions, the way to go about it is to petition the legislature to abolish it. However, when the death penalty is the law of the land, and there are specific guidelines as to when it is approved, your job as a juror is to follow specific guidelines. Therefore, in my opinion, this juror was dishonest during jury selection. If you are summoned for jury duty, and are out on a death penalty case, you should recuse yourself if you are opposed to the death penalty as a matter of principle. That is the proper way to go about it. Not to weasel your way in.
@@RealPolitik-dy4it
You don’t recuse yourself.
They recuse you or not.
Death penalty questions are asked during selection.
Your assumptions are unwarranted.
@@sendthis9480 That is exactly what I am talking about. You will be asked your views about the death penalty. If you oppose it out of principle, you make it known so that they can recuse you (you are essentially recusing yourself). But weaseling yourself into a death penalty case in order to prove a point, is pretty messed up.
@@RealPolitik-dy4it
Ummmm….no.
That’s not how it works.
Nothing is automatic.
When they question you about your opinion of the death penalty…and if you say “I’m against it”…
It goes back to the lawyers.
They then decided whether or not to eliminate you from selection.
Defense likes you automatically.
Prosecution may have some twist where it works for them. Maybe her feelings towards other things outweighed her opinion on capital punishment.
Maybe a LOT of things.
You’re assuming the prosecution would have automatically recused the juror….JUST because they’re against capital punishment.
That is not at all common.
There is really little reason to make that assumption, other than naivety.
@@sendthis9480 That could be the case. But regardless, when you are a jury, the law should trump any of your convictions. If the facts of the case meet the guidelines for capital punishment, you go by the guidelines. No matter your personal convictions.
I’m very discouraged about this verdict. My heart goes out to each parent, kids, injured, all families and friends affected. These horrific epidemics have no resolve. CHANGE THESE PARTICULAR GUN LAWS.
Outrageous verdict.
Such a physically unattractive hateful vengeful and prideful woman full of hatred using her son's killing as an excuse to be like this smh
Like you’re attractive and a good person lol SMH
@@misskarma7408 yup, thanks for the compliment
What an extraordinary comment. What on earth has her physical appearance got to do with anything? Perhaps you might be vengeful if someone you loved was slaughtered.
@@dand4323grow up
Life for life people think twice about doing crimes like this .no parent should have to bury there child and then fight 3 years for justice .people need to think how they would feel to bury there child because of someone else evil .i know how it feels im sorry for the familys they did not get justice .
I just hope those jurors don't ever have their kids on the same situation, maybe then they will understand the grieve and the disappointment of this persons.
She’s right on about everything.
She's right.
Whether you believe in the death penalty or not, I think most of us agree that if you're not going to give it to someone like Nikolas Cruz then it makes no sense to have it at all.
Max Schacter was also on point that calling this a case of simple mental illness or "brain damage" is an insult to people who actually suffer from those ailments
Living in a place where there is no death penalty, guess I see life without any chance of parole as a pretty serious sentence. I can't imagine sitting on a jury deciding whether or not another dies. Yikes.
It really is as simple as she says… if this does not qualify for the death penalty what does? Something went wrong in jury selection.
Overcome with grief and a desire for revenge. Not a person in the right state of mind to decide whether someone lives or dies.
Exactly.
The bloodlust is intense… why is having Cruz killed the ONLY option for these parents? I understand this is a horror for them, but what kind of true healing comes from revenge?
I’m angry with you and I’m crying. I’m so sorry!!!
She's so so right,what's the point of the death penalty if it's not given to someone who admitted to savagely murdering those kids,what's the criteria that has to be reached for it to be passed down?
Wow what a strong speech.
My heart goes out to them 😢, this sucks I’m sooo sorry they have to go through this
If only Cruz would have been arrested just once . . .
Sending prayers to all the FAMILIES in this case.
If the death penalty stopped murder, the state with death penalty wouldn't have the highest shooting! Death penalty is not a deterrent.
Finally someone who gets it!
If you want people to be protected have them be armed.
Why do they keep saying, 'One juror"? The judge said multiple times, "One or more jurors..." Maybe many or most of them decided life instead of death.
God Bless these families. My heart hurts for them!! I know some born with fetal alcohol among other things and he was the most caring person. This monster is a devil worshipper who premeditated these ambushes and has no soul. His eyes are empty of love and compassion because he chooses it. He could have known love and compassion had he chose to. He wanted to be the most famous school shooter in history. Thank you for fighting for these innocents!! We need you!! Every time this happens it steals the sense of safety threat our loved ones are safe.
How does anyone who has a death penalty applied to them explain how you can plan and murder that many innocent people and kids and not get the death penalty? why have the death penalty at all???
Their anger is just, and my heart breaks for all the families.
I became mentally ill after loosing my mother and best friend due to cancer that's how I became depressed and mentally ill. I love 💕 people who are good to those
Got news for mom there he will never be in general population he will be in protective custody because of the how big the crime was !
And if he kills another while in prison the juror(s) that said "No" will have that weight as part of the decision they made as well. With no respect for fellow human beings, no morals, how can he live amongst other human beings with any sense of trust and safety? He is a constant danger to everyone in his presence.
Yes, we know exactly who they are and won’t forget❤
Did the jurors count the suicides ? They couldn’t handle being survivors knowing others died. This whole thing is unfair
How is this justice? I am so sorry 😞
There is no justice, only punnishment, and the punishment in this case is appalling. I'm sorry for the families.
Y’all gotta start listening to these people, cuz can be your kids cuz this is the worst outcome and twisted kids see this
Potential jurors are interviewed carefully to insure they can apply the death penalty if deemed appropriate. Someone lied or changed their mind, which should nullify this verdict.
My heart reach out to you all
Keeping you in my prayers!
My heart breaks for these families. I pray for a.long, pain-filled life for NC!
I don’t think their anger is unjustified at all. They have every right to be angry. My personal beliefs don’t align with the death penalty because of reasons (mostly too many innocent people have ended up on death row). So I have gone back and forth with this case. I’m from SFLO. My ex used to have to go to that school to fix their vending machines. Just knowing he could have been in the vicinity that day is scary. I don’t know these people and I don’t know anyone who was a victim of this horrific crime. But I remember this day like it was yesterday. And as a person from South FL, I have always felt protective of these families. Watching them go through this trial while that monster sat there scribbling or with his head down, showing zero remorse, bothers me more than words can ever say. Throwing my own personal beliefs to the wind, I do hope he gets what he deserves.😔
My heart goes out to the families. This is the time for all the families that have endured all these mass shooting in the USA to stand up together with all people and fight for gun control. Take all your hurt and anger and fight your Government.
She said no closure, anger stays here (pointing to her heart) and never thought she could be so ugly inside. If she can read my comment here. I'm so sorry for your loss of your son. My daughter also died tragically by her boyfriend. Everything you said i have been through for 18 months. I carried all what you said for along time. My health deterioted, my family broken, lost in life, i don't even know who i was anymore. The ugliness inside kills the heart and mind. No rest. You don't want to continue down that path, its dark and there's no way out. The only way out is to forgive and pray to God for peace in your lives. I have cried everyday for 18 months, that i don't know if it will ever stop. But I'm trying everyday, one day at a time to heal. But i have forgiven and waiting for God to heal my broken heart.
I learned a lesson today by listening to all the families that lost a loved one. The lesson is it won't be Cruz that sufferers every day, his suffering will come judgement day. Because if we refuse to forgive, the suffering by God is actually reversed upon us, we are the ones that suffer every single day. Please take what i have lived and said to heart, to mend your broken hearts. God Bless all of you!
"That's right mom" don't let this go, keep fighting you and the other parents ,have a "God given right to to continue the fight, your babies are not returning, but Cruz will likely live for awhile, he will be with the big boys , no more protection, the legal system sucks, my heart goes out to you all, I live near parkland and that day will be with me forever " may those babies an adults rest in heavenly peace with our heavenly "Father !!🙏🙏😔
Exactly this is what the death penalty was made for there are people on death row for killing one this monster killed 17 and attempted to kill so many more and we're gonna give him free room and board for the rest of his life I am disgusted and I'm outraged.
While all the other comments keep saying I'm sorry like that helps.
Makes matters worse he's not even going to a real prison.
Right on Momma bear
The juror who didn't give the death for that varmint lied under oath and needed to be sent to prison.
She spoke the truth.
What does it take to get the death penalty then?????
I pray for each parent, Grandparent, Aunt, Uncle, Sister, Brother and all directly affected.
I hope that "jailhouse justice" will be faster than the death penalty would be.
Not gunna happen...
Teri, yes, it will. The inmates will get him
5:00 this is the hardest part of this verdict. The jury should be ashamed.
She's 100% correct. Someone lied during initial juror questioning.
They are such wonderful, loving, and passionate parents. I hope they can get some sense of peace. They should feel proud of the fight they are giving and although Cruz didn’t get what he deserved, they seem that they’ll keep fighting to prevent this from happening again