Yeah this murderer gets to have 3 meals a day, books to read and tv to watch, access to a gym, access to education and sympathy from people who don't believe in the death penalty. This is absolutely sickening and makes my stomach turn. They should rip that stupid mask off that coward!
Also was communicating his prisoner number to the existing inmates who may not recognise him when he goes into general population of prison. Was quite a sneaky way to reveal his identity to them. Bravo 👏
He has quite some patience and all the families are hard working and determined. As much as this was a terrible tragedy they are not alone and I dare to say even got more familiar as a community
@@charlesgill8822 I agree. I feel like the death penalty would be too merciful. Prison is miserable, and people who commit crimes towards innocent children do NOT bode well with the other inmates. He’s in for a life of hell
I am in awe of Mr. Montalto’s courage and reverence for his daughter and the other victims. He is so eloquently spoken. He is a captivating speaker and I so feel his pain in the jury’s unjust decision
If that hold out juror didn't believe in the death penalty for this monster, then he or she didn't believe in it at all. In my opinion this was a stealth juror who got onto that jury fraudulently, because Nicholas Cruz is clearly the poster boy for the death penalty.
@@paulclancy2404 Too many people are still falsely accused of crimes in the US to have a reliable system where you can allow the government to legally murder individuals in confidence
The way the judge choked up as this victim affirmed her attempts to treat the families as compassionately as her legal role would allow… she’s really dealt with a lot of BS in this whole ordeal.
While I agree that Nikolas Cruz deserved death, I have to say that the jury had to vote its conscience. I dont like it as much as you do, but sentencing a person to die is a very hard thing to do, so I can understand (understanding is not the same as agreeing with) why the jury voted the way they did.
They do it all the time. They let their emotions decide a case, not the evidence. This needs to change, otherwise there can be no justice. Look at Emmett Till, they let those murderers go free. It is the same in civil cases as well. I faced one such case recently, when an all white and Asian jury denied my case. They ignored the evidence and went with their bias and emotion against a black man. The judge just hung his head in disgust.
Why do you want the state to kill someone so badly? I understand what he is, but, he will have more pain being alive and in prison until he passes away of natural causes or gets shanked than if executed. I understand emotionally why people want the death penalty but tbh, it would be to easy on him.
@@donaldmack2307 more to the point two wrongs don't make a right. Speaks of the pain of a murdered daughter yet has no problem at all issuing death upon another.
@@workingonmyroar7944 Youd have to be ignorant to not expect the father of a murdered child to say something like that after (what he feels is) an unjust sentence. Derp
This man, as well as Max's father, made powerful statements. Powerful, in a way that hits you right in the chest. I respect how they can articulate their anger so eloquently
@Rob your attitude is confusing. But , I agree with the 2nd half of your statement. It'll be anything but a cakewalk for him in there. He'll wish he's dead when he's being assulted... sexually or not
I have tears in my eyes for these families and a heavy heart. This is heartbreaking. What is happening in this world today. I'm so sorry these families were let down.
Feeling the awesome strength and articulation of this dad. So sorry to him, the rest of the families and those who survived …..who to this day continue to suffer immensely.
The true crime is that the killer is given life in prison with food, water, shelter while the victims and their families receive despair. Truly an injustice.
@@KimberlyBarkdoll Imagine what Floridians must feel. To think they will have to pay for this monster to live until the end of his days. God, it makes my blood boil.
The heartbreak and justifiable anger from Gina's dad has me in tears. The fact that 2 people were sentenced to death that same week but he didn't made me sick to my stomach. This is an incredible injustice to the victims (family are victims to) Sadly he's right. This prisoner will be given extra security and there's nothing that can be done about it. We can only hope he's locked in PC [[in the hole]] for the duration of his life. They are forced by law to protect him but what's worse, the tax payers of Florida will have to pay for ALL OF IT. It is SO unfair to the victims. I hope the other prisoners make his life in there a living hell!
I always remember what happened to Jeff Dahmer. He was kept away from general population but someone bided their time and eventually managed to kill him in prison. My hope is that Cruz will end up the same as Dahmer, beaten to death and left on the shower floor.
So not only are the defense attorneys defending that mass killer in his heinous crime but now they're attempting to take the victims' families right to express their feelings. Totally unacceptable and absolutely criminal on their part!
So you’re saying defendants don’t deserve the right to legal counsel and due process? Well welcome to nazi germany lmao this is a civil society. Our legal code goes beyond one tragedy
@Seargent Stadenko Oh please!! The victims and their families have every right to hold everyone responsible for this travesty of justice accountable. I wonder how you'd handle it if your child was gunned down in cold blood by some whiny little basket case with an axe to grind. Maybe one day you'll get the chance to find out. I think they've all shown remarkable self-restraint under the circumstances.
@Seargent Stadenko The reason that Nicholas Cruz didn't get death was because a stealth juror slunk onto the jury and sabotaged the deliberations. He deserved the death penalty, and 11 of them had the balls to say so. I'd have said a lot worse if one of my loved ones had been murdered by this scumbag. I hope he gets what he deserves in prison. He'll be considered fresh meat, and that's never a good thing I hear.
‘To spread kindness and keep Gina’s light shining for ALL in this world to see.’ I held on until that, truly got to my core emotions and I just sobbed. It’s true, their lights were taken away. All the victims lights can keep shining on... through helping others. Well said Sir, you spoke with conviction, with purpose and strength. Your words made an impact.
8:56 “why was so much effort put to this prisoner, while in this very building in the same week his verdict was read, 2 other murders were sentenced to death for their crimes.” Wow. Just wow.
Exactly! Why is this piece of trash getting money put into his commissary account? Why is this piece of trash getting special treatment and attention from his defense team? I guarantee you the defense team of the others 2 murderers didn’t treat them like Cruz’s treated him. The families’ anger at the defense team was justified.
Were they mass premeditated murderers of.17 kids.and was it 17 more injured, whi knows physical, mentally am with PTSD and anger issue for the rest of their lives.
I am so sorry for your loss. Its beyond words. There is so much pain indescribable. And yet you have remained visible around this legal stuff. Thanks for being the voice of those who cant speak.
I'm so sorry that your family went through this horrible loss! I'm so Proud you were able to be strong enough to give the court what they needed to hear! May God Bless your family as long as they lives on Earth! Maybe this time they will do what is right!
My heart breaks for this man, just as I am also so proud of his strength. My hope is that the more these types of trials are streamed the more we see the system is broken as the pendulum has swung too far to the criminal's rights at the expense of the victims. It is a shame.
@@stephguz let me guess….you’re a basement dwelling troll who gets nothing out of life , so you come online to grasp and claw for an inch of attention whether good/bad. The desperation… I could never. I’ll be praying for you.
Every word he spoke truly resonates, I hope someday we'll finally address the discrepancies that are so apparent in our justice system. I'm not usually a proponent for the death penalty but in heinous cases like this one it's definitely warranted.
I avoided this trial until today. But even I needed to hear what these parents had to say. I lost a child of my own. Even so, these parents have an absolute right to be heard by me in spite of my own sad history. Whoever buries their head in the sand is ignoring their responsibility to the human race. May the Lord put His arms around these families and grant them peace. I humbly offer my heartfelt condolences.
Massive amounts of respect to all these people being able to be in the same room with someone who murdered their family member and have such resolve and dignity I don’t think I’d have that strength
@@tadeusmacabro2688 - I may not be able to sympathize with him, but anyone who has lost someone they love can empathize. Besides, a red wave is coming because of the number of criminals being given the right to repeat offend thanks to progressive DA's & spineless politicians. There are more & more families that think & feel just like this man.
I am truly sorry for all your losses. I obviously didn’t know the people that were killed but after following the trial from day 1, I feel like I know the families. God Bless you all and I pray you can find some kind of peace.
My heart is so broken for the victims families. I too would like to know as well why the defense put so much more time, people and money into this trial vs others. Along with everything else disgusting the defense has done, this is on the list. Why???? Also the people deserve to know how much was spent on this defense as well as the other two the father mentioned. This is all so sickening.
@@drewski1535 as long as the left are put in these positions, nothing will change. It’s going to get worse. When I die, I’m taking 20 democrats with me.
What this dad shared today was SPOT ON! Every single word - from his view of the "dirt bag murderer" and our judicial system and it's MANY flaws. It's TIME FOR CHANGE. Death penalty for these dirtbags - it's the only way real change can happen. May God bless him and his family.
The death penalty has been proven to not decrease crime. We as a country don’t need to act on our basest interests. Let him rot in prison, I think that’s a worse punishment than a quick humane death.
Yeah, IT'S TIME FOR CHANGE! Back to the code of hammurabi, let's saw the fingers off of loiterers! Let's torture people! I'm seriously glad you and all the other people thst have the gall to Praise impact statements that ATTACK members of the jury will never be part of the legal system. The judicial system is the fairest in the world. You and all the other Bleeding hearts are just mad when it's fair towards someone you don't like. Cruz was scum, but he's also entitled to due process, like literally everyone else. Grow up.
@@mtz6198 It's not so much about deterring crime, but MORE about victim justice. There's no reason this dirt bag needs to breath air when his victims do not. There's no reason to spend MILLIONS of tax dollars over the next 40-50 years to take care of this dirt bag in prison. There's no need for him to even exist and have the luxury of friends, an education, food, a roof over his head - while victims rot in an early grave. He needs to go - for justice sake! There's a death penalty in place for a reason - if killing 17 innocent - unarmed, defenseless victims - in COLD BLOOD doesn't count... then what the hell does? He needs to go - let Jesus deal with him. May he rot in HELL for eternity.
Mr. Montalto, sir, my heart breaks for the victims, their families and friends. Your statement was nothing less than courageous, compelling, eloquent and truthful. The grace with which you conducted yourself is amazing. Your Gina is so very proud of her Daddy. Thank you and God bless you sir.
This was the most strongest speech I have heard. His voice and this speech will forever haunt him in his prison cell along with his prison number. Gina would be proud ❤
@@saucycheeky you are right. actually, in a very real way, these statements are helping him- he is getting attention he craves, and he has no problems with being seen as evil.
Mr. Tony M. That was a powerful impact speech. I’m so sorry this monster didn’t get the death penalty. Prayers to you and all the families affected by this monster.🙏🙏🙏
His pain and anger is justified, but what he's asking for isn't. Life or death shouldn't come down to a simple majority or super majority vote. If one innocent person is executed as a result, I doubt anyone would assume responsibility.
Criminals have more justice than victims - it makes me physically sick to my stomach!!! I’m so sorry to the families of the victims who are hurting so bad.
My uncle got murdered in Florida, he was beaten over the head with a baseball bat. He was homeless. A waitress was being harassed by 2 men and he put himself in between the waitresses and the men and pushed them out of the restaurant where they offered him free meals in exchange for cleaning dishes ext. They followed him to his tent and killed him. The two killers got 25 years with parole. They are now out. There are no victims rights in Florida only for criminals it seems
That's what i keep saying: criminals have more rights than victims. Everything this man said is 100% spot on. To start with the fact that one single activist in the jury has the power to decide for everybody. Disgusting. Very right also when he said that he can enjoy all the benefits of a fair trial that will cost millions to the tax payers and the protection of 6 PO. And all this effort for what? I also don't get it. It make me sick. To those who think the american justice system sucks...well, in Europe is much worse. At least this scumbag will die in prison. In Europe nobody stays in prison for life. Make me really sick.
Dear Mr Mantalto, Despite this darkest of situations you exhibit inspiration. I can’t imagine you are reading any of the comments associated to your particular experience or sheer magnitude of loss and bewilderment of verdict; as published here on TH-cam. However I wanted to say how each time I have heard you speak regarding your opinion on the past shocking events, decisions during and after trial. Reflected or spontaneous, were always exemplary and clear. The way you conducted yourself, were able to totally express yourself; to the court, to the Defendant and to the world. Despite your obvious grief and again despair at the jury’s conclusion you always remained completely eloquent, composed, focused, dignified and above all, most very appropriate.
So sorry for the families of the victims. These premeditated and calculated murders, him going to McDonald’s nonchalantly after taking the lives of innocent people. Can’t there be a mistrial when jury was being lied to by murderer’s lawyers saying he slipped through the cracks after having so much support? Did the jury misunderstand instructions or the law? He came back and shot victims again later on! How could a state with the death penalty let him get away with this? 139 times he pulled the trigger and then joined students outside without being stopped. “She should have been protected at her school…”Rest in Peace, Gina.❤🙏🏼
He got life. You people who want him to be tortured and killed are literally as bad as he is. This is literally why the constitution was put into being- to prevent this sort of public execution. For everyone, innocent or guilty. Cruz is going to prison for life. He'll die there. Anything further is straight up revenge. And revenge does nothing but make you feel empty.
@@maurartsy2916 im not as familiar with mistrials. Would it not get them a new jury? Or do you just mean it would be harder to convict because the first case was televised and so the jury could be considered biased?
Read-Cruz when entering the prison WILL be held in solitary* for 3 mnths UNTIL his name dies down and THEN into the population. Whose to say-he just might be taken out ??
@@cheyennetapiasmith9056 look at Kansas, BTK Killer, his first victim was a teen age girl. Believe he is still alive. Isolation will be his best friend.
This man spoke the truth. The juror who would not impose the death penalty deserves to be remembered and spoken of as a true coward as well as an inhumane monster. To deny justice and rob the families of the victims justice, should brand that juror for all time as a complete and udder failure as a human being. What that juror has done is the most cruel act of injustice that this country has ever seen.
Listen...he will wish he had gotten the death sentence...it could have taken years of appeals to finally kill him...during that time he would have no one in his cell to harass him nor fear being thrown into the general population...with a life sentence he's gonna be tortured for years without those death row benefits...I'd say a life sentence is much worse than the death penalty
The victims are so easily forgotten and juries manipulated by defense counsels. It's just not right. The Paramount goal is JUSTICE for the murdered victims!!!
@@malcriadamedina5358 you're entirely wrong in your assertion because the parties responsible for justice aren't the victims of the crimes. Marco Polo wants the system to use the eye for an eye philosophy/standard to achieve justice. That wasn't the result because some jurors felt sorry for the murderer. Marco Polo and the rest of us don't have skin in the game; we want fairness. The victims lost their lives, and he kept his; that isn't justice.
He was emotionless like Michael Myers in Halloween. Your going to spare that lunatic? People are doing the same life sentence for a handful of drugs. You think that's equal?
I swear, that judge should FORCE that SOB to take off that mask. He's the only person there with one on. There's no COVID danger; he's just using it to hide his face, out of shame.
I’m with you! When my mom was murdered i couldn’t wear my us army uniform. Though i was active duty and had to go on leave to see her killer be held accountable. Five years we waited! Same county. Same courtroom. Same unprofessional lawyer So i felt this! I felt every thing you said sir. The jury didn’t go with the verdict my mom deserves But her killer was held accountable by the great judge Something must be done!!
No, she isn't that good of a judge. If she was, then the victim impact statements would have been allowed to be considered during penalty phase deliberations.
@Seargent Stadenko First of all I am not poor, I don't live high on the hog, but I live comfortably. I am also not uneducated, I graduated Magna cum Laude with a 3.72 GPA. Just because I believe the law is wrong doesn't mean you have the right to attack me. The defense has pretty well all the rights during the penalty phase, so they can try and avoid the death penalty. I believe that the victims should have the same right to show a self-confessed mass murderer deserves nothing less.
Well Nicholas Cruz gets what he wanted. He said, on video, what he intended to do and why, and now he gets to enjoy the families' pain & suffering. Good going Fla!
He sentenced 17 to death yet only gets life? Truly injustice.
But its not. These people do t get to spend life in prison. Justice was not served.
juros fault for compromising their own verdict .it this case it should had come Hung Jury 👍
@@local602 depends who you ask and what you believe in.
Some see death as a mercy.
@@specialagentorange4329 Well those people didn't even get asked. They had no say in their fate. That is what is cruel about being killed.
Yeah this murderer gets to have 3 meals a day, books to read and tv to watch, access to a gym, access to education and sympathy from people who don't believe in the death penalty. This is absolutely sickening and makes my stomach turn. They should rip that stupid mask off that coward!
“…My forever 14 year old, Gina…”
Absolutely heartbreaking 💔
Forever stuck in a age they should have grown from. It is truly heart breaking and sobering in true somberness.
maybe if you're easily manipulated
@@troythedeconstructionist1382 Troll. There is always 1
@@taochi100 Idiots. Countless lot
of them.
@@forestrot666 well said
I loved the way he addressed the prisoner and his number because that's what he will be called for the rest of his life.
Same here
Have to agree, it was that "personal touch" he added with Cruz's number....really touching. 😢😥
IMO, after trial a murderer should be forever identified only by his silhouette surrounded by photos of his victims.
Yep!
Also was communicating his prisoner number to the existing inmates who may not recognise him when he goes into general population of prison. Was quite a sneaky way to reveal his identity to them. Bravo 👏
The restraint this man and other victim’s families have shown is unfathomable.
U expect him to fly and bug out.
@@aaronconstantine1292 you looking to argue?
@@aaronconstantine1292 what is the purpose of your post? To argue? GTFO here.
0:11 king montalto
He has quite some patience and all the families are hard working and determined. As much as this was a terrible tragedy they are not alone and I dare to say even got more familiar as a community
Tony Montalto was spot on! His speech was so timely accurate, with nothing left out.
🙏 RIP GINA 🙏
He will get his in the pen
@@charlesgill8822 I sure hope so, Charles.
He speaks 100% true facts. If killing more than a dozen children is not enough for the death penalty then what is?!?
@@annak8755 I strongly agree with you on that ..
@@charlesgill8822
I agree. I feel like the death penalty would be too merciful. Prison is miserable, and people who commit crimes towards innocent children do NOT bode well with the other inmates. He’s in for a life of hell
No presentation could be better and with more class. My heart goes out to him and his family.❤️🙏
I am in awe of Mr. Montalto’s courage and reverence for his daughter and the other victims. He is so eloquently spoken. He is a captivating speaker and I so feel his pain in the jury’s unjust decision
One juror , should just be majority vote
If that hold out juror didn't believe in the death penalty for this monster, then he or she didn't believe in it at all. In my opinion this was a stealth juror who got onto that jury fraudulently, because Nicholas Cruz is clearly the poster boy for the death penalty.
@@paulclancy2404 Agree
@@paulclancy2404 Too many people are still falsely accused of crimes in the US to have a reliable system where you can allow the government to legally murder individuals in confidence
LOVE how he only mentioned his prisoner # instead of his name.
This dad's statement was deep and heart felt. Very well spoken. May God bless your family and all the other parents and family involved.
The way the judge choked up as this victim affirmed her attempts to treat the families as compassionately as her legal role would allow… she’s really dealt with a lot of BS in this whole ordeal.
She certainly did, Innocent. She certainly did.🤨😔
So I’m guessing he didn’t get the death penalty!!!
@@rebeccaposey978 Apparently a couple of jurors just couldn't sentence him to death, and it has to be unanimous.
The judge looked like she wanted to cry!! God bless all those family’s 🙏✝️
I was so wrong about this judge. Sure REALLY has a ❤️. I thought she was going to tell that defense attorney to shut the hell up!
“You were as compassionate as the law allowed to our families.” Tears came to my eyes with the judge at the same time.
This father’s pain is evident in his eloquence. Shameful to the jury. You did the victims injustice.
While I agree that Nikolas Cruz deserved death, I have to say that the jury had to vote its conscience. I dont like it as much as you do, but sentencing a person to die is a very hard thing to do, so I can understand (understanding is not the same as agreeing with) why the jury voted the way they did.
They do it all the time. They let their emotions decide a case, not the evidence. This needs to change, otherwise there can be no justice. Look at Emmett Till, they let those murderers go free. It is the same in civil cases as well. I faced one such case recently, when an all white and Asian jury denied my case. They ignored the evidence and went with their bias and emotion against a black man. The judge just hung his head in disgust.
Trust me, Cruz will wish to die soon enough. John Lennon's killer still gets ground up florescent light glass put in his food to this day.
Why do you want the state to kill someone so badly? I understand what he is, but, he will have more pain being alive and in prison until he passes away of natural causes or gets shanked than if executed. I understand emotionally why people want the death penalty but tbh, it would be to easy on him.
@@donaldmack2307 more to the point two wrongs don't make a right. Speaks of the pain of a murdered daughter yet has no problem at all issuing death upon another.
I absolutely appreciate he referred to him as his prison number rather than his name. Hats off to this father.
No words for this father’s amazing statement!! God bless he and all the families!!
I love Tony. His statement is well thought out and absolutely correct. My heart is with all the victims’ families.
Except when he shows his ignorance about talking about what “‘message this verdict sends “
Jury ain’t supposed to think about that
I suspect this man more intelligence in the tip of his right pinky than you have in that thick, empty skull of yours.
@@workingonmyroar7944 Youd have to be ignorant to not expect the father of a murdered child to say something like that after (what he feels is) an unjust sentence. Derp
Too Bad that GUNS continue to Prevail! Welcome to AMERIKKKA!
@@Razormiller Ironic since he said that the jury was using emotions on their verdict not to execute the shooter.
I’m so with the parents. I lost my daughter to murder four years ago
I'm so sorry for your pain. Blessings to you and your house AMEN
My heart goes out to you❤
I’m truly sorry for your loss and will have you in my prayers
I’m so sorry for your loss
Prayers for you. I l.know that faith in God is the only ONES , that got you thru it. Blessings to you and your house AMEN
This man, as well as Max's father, made powerful statements. Powerful, in a way that hits you right in the chest. I respect how they can articulate their anger so eloquently
And Alexander's
Agree
@@Cinder_311 that is max.
@Rob your attitude is confusing. But , I agree with the 2nd half of your statement. It'll be anything but a cakewalk for him in there. He'll wish he's dead when he's being assulted... sexually or not
Im sorry I was unable to watch the whole trial. Who was the one activist Juror? This should never be allowed to happen
I have tears in my eyes for these families and a heavy heart. This is heartbreaking. What is happening in this world today. I'm so sorry these families were let down.
The jury was told NOT to take the victim impact statements into consideration?!? Then what in the world are these statements for?
The jury’s job is done you twit
So that the families can address Cruz personally, saying what they want to say to him.
as sn human being in the juror room, you must stay strong in your verdict and if one or many don't agree , the verdict should had been Hung Jury.
@@juanacastillo7154 the law does not work like that, hung jury?? Please gets your facts appropriate.
Yeah seriously what an absurd thing to say to the jury.. I don’t get it.
Feeling the awesome strength and articulation of this dad. So sorry to him, the rest of the families and those who survived
…..who to this day continue to suffer immensely.
The true crime is that the killer is given life in prison with food, water, shelter while the victims and their families receive despair. Truly an injustice.
And protective custody
And health care, dental care, mental health visits. Half of which aren't even afforded to welfare recipients. Oh and don't forget vision care.
@@KimberlyBarkdoll they also get education I believe ..
@@KimberlyBarkdoll Imagine what Floridians must feel. To think they will have to pay for this monster to live until the end of his days. God, it makes my blood boil.
Wokism strikes again.
The heartbreak and justifiable anger from Gina's dad has me in tears. The fact that 2 people were sentenced to death that same week but he didn't made me sick to my stomach. This is an incredible injustice to the victims (family are victims to) Sadly he's right. This prisoner will be given extra security and there's nothing that can be done about it. We can only hope he's locked in PC [[in the hole]] for the duration of his life. They are forced by law to protect him but what's worse, the tax payers of Florida will have to pay for ALL OF IT. It is SO unfair to the victims. I hope the other prisoners make his life in there a living hell!
he either lives alone in jail or else will have to sooner or later confront other prisoners then good luck to him ....
The judge, by taking away any commissary until he pays off an impossible debt, sentenced this demon to an empty cell…Well done Judge Shirer
I always remember what happened to Jeff Dahmer. He was kept away from general population but someone bided their time and eventually managed to kill him in prison. My hope is that Cruz will end up the same as Dahmer, beaten to death and left on the shower floor.
0:11 king montalto
The amount of people you bring misery throughout the world just being an American should bring tears to you
So not only are the defense attorneys defending that mass killer in his heinous crime but now they're attempting to take the victims' families right to express their feelings. Totally unacceptable and absolutely criminal on their part!
Cases like this are the reasons why my daughter switched from law to pre-med
So you’re saying defendants don’t deserve the right to legal counsel and due process? Well welcome to nazi germany lmao this is a civil society. Our legal code goes beyond one tragedy
@Seargent Stadenko You are welcome!!!!!I am for the victim's not the perp !!!!!!!!!
@Seargent Stadenko Oh please!! The victims and their families have every right to hold everyone responsible for this travesty of justice accountable. I wonder how you'd handle it if your child was gunned down in cold blood by some whiny little basket case with an axe to grind. Maybe one day you'll get the chance to find out. I think they've all shown remarkable self-restraint under the circumstances.
@Seargent Stadenko The reason that Nicholas Cruz didn't get death was because a stealth juror slunk onto the jury and sabotaged the deliberations. He deserved the death penalty, and 11 of them had the balls to say so. I'd have said a lot worse if one of my loved ones had been murdered by this scumbag. I hope he gets what he deserves in prison. He'll be considered fresh meat, and that's never a good thing I hear.
I’m a grown man an I’m in tears dang R.i.P to all the victims 🙏🏾
This father has guts. Still Fighting and showing his strength for his daughter. This hit me hard.
Agreed.
I love how Mr. Montalto called the scumbag "prisoner 0893407"
I'm praying for healing for his family. His daughter will never be forgotten.
‘To spread kindness and keep Gina’s light shining for ALL in this world to see.’
I held on until that, truly got to my core emotions and I just sobbed.
It’s true, their lights were taken away. All the victims lights can keep shining on... through helping others.
Well said Sir, you spoke with conviction, with purpose and strength. Your words made an impact.
8:56 “why was so much effort put to this prisoner, while in this very building in the same week his verdict was read, 2 other murders were sentenced to death for their crimes.” Wow. Just wow.
Exactly! Why is this piece of trash getting money put into his commissary account? Why is this piece of trash getting special treatment and attention from his defense team? I guarantee you the defense team of the others 2 murderers didn’t treat them like Cruz’s treated him. The families’ anger at the defense team was justified.
Were they mass premeditated murderers of.17 kids.and was it 17 more injured, whi knows physical, mentally am with PTSD and anger issue for the rest of their lives.
@@normacolon9618 English?
@@normacolon9618 ?
I am so sorry for your loss. Its beyond words. There is so much pain indescribable. And yet you have remained visible around this legal stuff. Thanks for being the voice of those who cant speak.
This Fathers testimony Speech is spot on.
I'm so sorry that your family went through this horrible loss! I'm so Proud you were able to be strong enough to give the court what they needed to hear! May God Bless your family as long as they lives on Earth! Maybe this time they will do what is right!
Sir, your calm demeanor while holding your emotions is something that your daughter would appreciate. God Bless you and your family
I'm learning his convict number today. This was such a strong message from Gina's dad!
Sir, the world needs more people like you. God bless
My heart breaks for this man, just as I am also so proud of his strength. My hope is that the more these types of trials are streamed the more we see the system is broken as the pendulum has swung too far to the criminal's rights at the expense of the victims. It is a shame.
i love how this man doesn’t say his name
I think stating the prison ID number was on purpose & 100% the level of petty this situation deserves
@@stephguz shut up and seek mental help! Tf is wrong with you.
The father was correct with not calling him by his given name. He doesn't deserve to be called by his name, just by number.
@@stephguz let me guess….you’re a basement dwelling troll who gets nothing out of life , so you come online to grasp and claw for an inch of attention whether good/bad. The desperation… I could never. I’ll be praying for you.
@@stephguz What are you trying to say? That calling him by his number instead of his name is wrong?
This man is amazing. Much love, respect, prayers, and strength to all the victims and their families
Yep. More love, respect, prayers, and strength to all the victims and their families. Brothers, sisters, mothers, and fathers are all FAMILY. ❤
this poor man sending love and light to these families that were screwed over by members of the jury
Every word he spoke truly resonates, I hope someday we'll finally address the discrepancies that are so apparent in our justice system. I'm not usually a proponent for the death penalty but in heinous cases like this one it's definitely warranted.
Prayers are all sent too the family...what a strong brave father!!!
I avoided this trial until today. But even I needed to hear what these parents had to say. I lost a child of my own. Even so, these parents have an absolute right to be heard by me in spite of my own sad history. Whoever buries their head in the sand is ignoring their responsibility to the human race. May the Lord put His arms around these families and grant them peace. I humbly offer my heartfelt condolences.
"Responsibility to the human race" f*** out of here with that b*******
God please bring peace to these poor families. The pain is overwhelming and palpable.
Massive amounts of respect to all these people being able to be in the same room with someone who murdered their family member and have such resolve and dignity I don’t think I’d have that strength
I feel his pain and anger. God bless him and all the victims families 🙏💔
Stop lying
No you cant, only he feels his pain. Quit being so pious.
@@dikhurtz2406 - Stop being a two-week old TROLL.
@@tadeusmacabro2688 - I may not be able to sympathize with him, but anyone who has lost someone they love can empathize. Besides, a red wave is coming because of the number of criminals being given the right to repeat offend thanks to progressive DA's & spineless politicians. There are more & more families that think & feel just like this man.
he seems filled with the same bloodthirst and hate as Cruz is....ironic lol
I am truly sorry for all your losses. I obviously didn’t know the people that were killed but after following the trial from day 1, I feel like I know the families. God Bless you all and I pray you can find some kind of peace.
This was so hard to listen to. May these parents find some sort of peace. I can’t even fathom their pain
Every single victim impact statement was so powerful
What an incredible father....
My heart is so broken for the victims families. I too would like to know as well why the defense put so much more time, people and money into this trial vs others. Along with everything else disgusting the defense has done, this is on the list. Why???? Also the people deserve to know how much was spent on this defense as well as the other two the father mentioned. This is all so sickening.
Perfectly said. I hope people who can make a change are really hearing what these victims are saying.
They won’t. Leftist POS.
These strong impact statements must and will be heard
@@drewski1535 as long as the left are put in these positions, nothing will change. It’s going to get worse. When I die, I’m taking 20 democrats with me.
Mr Montalto addressed his feelings strongly , amazing how he held his composure. Im happy he was able to speak for all the victims and families.
Powerful statement! My condolences to you and the families 🙏🏽🙏🏽 in tears
My heart goes out to to this father and all those who lost love ones that day because they sure didn't get justice!
What this dad shared today was SPOT ON! Every single word - from his view of the "dirt bag murderer" and our judicial system and it's MANY flaws. It's TIME FOR CHANGE. Death penalty for these dirtbags - it's the only way real change can happen. May God bless him and his family.
The death penalty has been proven to not decrease crime.
We as a country don’t need to act on our basest interests. Let him rot in prison, I think that’s a worse punishment than a quick humane death.
Yeah, IT'S TIME FOR CHANGE! Back to the code of hammurabi, let's saw the fingers off of loiterers! Let's torture people!
I'm seriously glad you and all the other people thst have the gall to Praise impact statements that ATTACK members of the jury will never be part of the legal system.
The judicial system is the fairest in the world. You and all the other Bleeding hearts are just mad when it's fair towards someone you don't like. Cruz was scum, but he's also entitled to due process, like literally everyone else. Grow up.
@@mtz6198 It's not so much about deterring crime, but MORE about victim justice. There's no reason this dirt bag needs to breath air when his victims do not. There's no reason to spend MILLIONS of tax dollars over the next 40-50 years to take care of this dirt bag in prison. There's no need for him to even exist and have the luxury of friends, an education, food, a roof over his head - while victims rot in an early grave. He needs to go - for justice sake! There's a death penalty in place for a reason - if killing 17 innocent - unarmed, defenseless victims - in COLD BLOOD doesn't count... then what the hell does? He needs to go - let Jesus deal with him. May he rot in HELL for eternity.
If this were medieval times he would have been hung or guillotined, I think we need to bring these punishments back
Automatic firing squad for someone like this.
Mr. Montalto, sir, my heart breaks for the victims, their families and friends. Your statement was nothing less than courageous, compelling, eloquent and truthful. The grace with which you conducted yourself is amazing. Your Gina is so very proud of her Daddy. Thank you and God bless you sir.
This was the most strongest speech I have heard. His voice and this speech will forever haunt him in his prison cell along with his prison number. Gina would be proud ❤
> will forever haunt him in his prison cell.
No. It won't. To be haunted you must have a soul.
not really, Cruz doesn't care about his victims....or the statements made by the families...
@@anlace3447 he literally shows 0 emotion while these people pour these hearts out for their loved ones… sad
@@saucycheeky you are right. actually, in a very real way, these statements are helping him- he is getting attention he craves, and he has no problems with being seen as evil.
Sir, you are an example of of a great Father, Man and human being. God Bless you and your broken heart.
In Matthew chapter 5, Christ says:
You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies…
In Matthew chapter 5, Christ says:
You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies…
Mr. Tony M. That was a powerful impact speech. I’m so sorry this monster didn’t get the death penalty. Prayers to you and all the families affected by this monster.🙏🙏🙏
Forever 14 year old. Wow that hit hard.
God bless you and your family, sir. You speak for all victims and their families. Well done.
this was very well crafted and delivered
This is one of the most powerful victim inpact statements I have ever heard.
Tony Montalto said it all, so incredibly well and this speech and this case should be used to change laws
He’s pissed! And he has every single right to be! Amazing statement! ❤
Wow this guy is very well spoken. I’m sorry what he had to go through but man that was a very well written and spoken statement.
Definitely time for a legislative change as he suggests.
His pain and anger is justified, but what he's asking for isn't. Life or death shouldn't come down to a simple majority or super majority vote. If one innocent person is executed as a result, I doubt anyone would assume responsibility.
Love that he refused to ever use the shooter's name. Don't ever say their name- they crave attention and recognition, don't give them that.
amazing public speaker. amazing points. hope he runs for office or something
Yeah he’s really good at it. Passionate, confident. He could really go somewhere
@Artsy Fartsy as a republican who wants children to die in their schools more often, I think my opinion should be heard blah blah blah
I applaud everything he just said. The victims are always somehow forgotten
Criminals have more justice than victims - it makes me physically sick to my stomach!!! I’m so sorry to the families of the victims who are hurting so bad.
My uncle got murdered in Florida, he was beaten over the head with a baseball bat. He was homeless. A waitress was being harassed by 2 men and he put himself in between the waitresses and the men and pushed them out of the restaurant where they offered him free meals in exchange for cleaning dishes ext. They followed him to his tent and killed him. The two killers got 25 years with parole. They are now out. There are no victims rights in Florida only for criminals it seems
This is America
It’s disgusting and I wish I could do something about it
@@NguageTrains do you know who they are? Where they live?
That's what i keep saying: criminals have more rights than victims. Everything this man said is 100% spot on. To start with the fact that one single activist in the jury has the power to decide for everybody. Disgusting. Very right also when he said that he can enjoy all the benefits of a fair trial that will cost millions to the tax payers and the protection of 6 PO. And all this effort for what? I also don't get it. It make me sick. To those who think the american justice system sucks...well, in Europe is much worse. At least this scumbag will die in prison. In Europe nobody stays in prison for life. Make me really sick.
Dear Mr Mantalto,
Despite this darkest of situations you exhibit inspiration.
I can’t imagine you are reading any of the comments associated to your particular experience or sheer magnitude of loss and bewilderment of verdict; as published here on TH-cam.
However I wanted to say how each time I have heard you speak regarding your opinion on the past shocking events, decisions during and after trial. Reflected or spontaneous, were always exemplary and clear.
The way you conducted yourself, were able to totally express yourself; to the court, to the Defendant and to the world.
Despite your obvious grief and again despair at the jury’s conclusion you always remained completely eloquent, composed, focused, dignified and above all, most very appropriate.
So sorry for the families of the victims. These premeditated and calculated murders, him going to McDonald’s nonchalantly after taking the lives of innocent people. Can’t there be a mistrial when jury was being lied to by murderer’s lawyers saying he slipped through the cracks after having so much support? Did the jury misunderstand instructions or the law?
He came back and shot victims again later on! How could a state with the death penalty let him get away with this? 139 times he pulled the trigger and then joined students outside without being stopped.
“She should have been protected at her school…”Rest in Peace, Gina.❤🙏🏼
A mistrial would further prevent him from being sentenced.
He got life. You people who want him to be tortured and killed are literally as bad as he is. This is literally why the constitution was put into being- to prevent this sort of public execution. For everyone, innocent or guilty. Cruz is going to prison for life. He'll die there. Anything further is straight up revenge. And revenge does nothing but make you feel empty.
@@maurartsy2916 im not as familiar with mistrials. Would it not get them a new jury? Or do you just mean it would be harder to convict because the first case was televised and so the jury could be considered biased?
@@ferntella get a hobby
Actually it was Subway not McDonald's before you say they're the same they're not
A $1,000.00 anonymously offered to the inmate that imposes the death penalty would solve the problem.
Read-Cruz when entering the prison WILL be held in solitary* for 3 mnths UNTIL his name dies down and THEN into the population. Whose to say-he just might be taken out ??
Rest assured, he wont survive in PRISON. THERE ARE FATHER'S IN PRISON FOR LIFE THAT WILL MANAGE THE SITUIATION
Anybody who harms or kills innocent children are a prime target for retaliation by another inmate . And no one will grieve for him.
We can only hope
@@marksimmons1098
It will definitely happen, maybe not in the next three years, but it will happen. If not he will attempt suicide.
Doubt it
@@cheyennetapiasmith9056 look at Kansas, BTK Killer, his first victim was a teen age girl. Believe he is still alive. Isolation will be his best friend.
These editors need to STOP showing the murderer while Mr. Montalto is speaking. It’s so disrespectful.
Well done Mr. Montalto. Rest in peace beautiful Gina, until you meet again.
These families are so strong, heartbreaking
Prayers for this Father, families and parents and all effective by this Murder. God please help these families heal healthy
I'm with this father. They shouldn't require unanimous vote when the murderer plead guilty. Majority should've been enough.
This man is amazing! God bless him.
Very powerful heartfelt testimony.
9/ OUT OF 12 Jurors to Death Penalty, YES!!!!
Bravo to this beautiful father !!! I agree with all he said.
This man spoke the truth. The juror who would not impose the death penalty deserves to be remembered and spoken of as a true coward as well as an inhumane monster. To deny justice and rob the families of the victims justice, should brand that juror for all time as a complete and udder failure as a human being. What that juror has done is the most cruel act of injustice that this country has ever seen.
Listen...he will wish he had gotten the death sentence...it could have taken years of appeals to finally kill him...during that time he would have no one in his cell to harass him nor fear being thrown into the general population...with a life sentence he's gonna be tortured for years without those death row benefits...I'd say a life sentence is much worse than the death penalty
He is not a monster he is human at the end of the day
The victims are so easily forgotten and juries manipulated by defense counsels. It's just not right. The Paramount goal is JUSTICE for the murdered victims!!!
If you think justice=death penalty, then you're not seeking justice, you're seeking revenge.
@@malcriadamedina5358
It’s the law
And JUSTICE WAS NOT SERVED
LETS PLACE YOUR FAMILY IN SAME CIRCUMSTANCES AS GINA..
@@malcriadamedina5358 you’re a fool. This guy killed a bunch of kids and others in a school and deserves to live.. what’s your logic?
@@malcriadamedina5358 you're entirely wrong in your assertion because the parties responsible for justice aren't the victims of the crimes. Marco Polo wants the system to use the eye for an eye philosophy/standard to achieve justice. That wasn't the result because some jurors felt sorry for the murderer. Marco Polo and the rest of us don't have skin in the game; we want fairness. The victims lost their lives, and he kept his; that isn't justice.
@@11derekknotek - I'll second that. 👍
He was emotionless like Michael Myers in Halloween. Your going to spare that lunatic? People are doing the same life sentence for a handful of drugs. You think that's equal?
Wel said my dear friend.. millions of Americans heart and prayers with you
Eff the jury for not giving this cowardly animal the chair. SHAME ON THEM
I swear, that judge should FORCE that SOB to take off that mask. He's the only person there with one on. There's no COVID danger; he's just using it to hide his face, out of shame.
He’s using it most likely to hide his smile. He already admitted to doing that previously.
Agree
Powerful speech. I really really appreciate that he referred to prisoner by his # and not his name. Bravo!!
Very eloquently spoken. The jury failed the victims and their families.
Well said Mr.Tony Montalto couldn't agree more. Thank u so much for ur statement.
Heartbreaking. When will it stop?
The jury really did get this wrong, but the inmates will rectify that injustice.
The day we really see true justice is the day we let people like that father in a room alone with that murder and go back to an eye for an eye.
That ain’t no match for the cloud in the sky.
@@ninelgazarova2873 what is a cloud going to do to anyone?
I’m with you! When my mom was murdered i couldn’t wear my us army uniform. Though i was active duty and had to go on leave to see her killer be held accountable. Five years we waited! Same county. Same courtroom. Same unprofessional lawyer So i felt this! I felt every thing you said sir. The jury didn’t go with the verdict my mom deserves But her killer was held accountable by the great judge Something must be done!!
The judge was about to break down 😭 she's a good judge!
No, she isn't that good of a judge. If she was, then the victim impact statements would have been allowed to be considered during penalty phase deliberations.
She sure is.
She a very professional and caring judge...yes, she is that indeed!
@@ellendahlgren3506 would you be saying the same thing if you personally had to ordeal this trial as a judge??
@Seargent Stadenko First of all I am not poor, I don't live high on the hog, but I live comfortably. I am also not uneducated, I graduated Magna cum Laude with a 3.72 GPA. Just because I believe the law is wrong doesn't mean you have the right to attack me. The defense has pretty well all the rights during the penalty phase, so they can try and avoid the death penalty. I believe that the victims should have the same right to show a self-confessed mass murderer deserves nothing less.
Very well expressed, Dad. You were 💯💯💯 correct. What a horrible POS and coward to take all these children. He will suffer.
Eternal life in hell. No joke.
Wow, I stand in awe of his composure.
The look on his sons face broke my heart
Well Nicholas Cruz gets what he wanted. He said, on video, what he intended to do and why, and now he gets to enjoy the families' pain & suffering. Good going Fla!