"She is forever 14." My God. That broke my heart. And I love this dad, he is so powerful and so on point. His fury is palpable. People should get to see and feel the pain, the anguish, the fury these parents have suffered. They shouldn't ever have to be silenced or restricted again. May the families and survivors find peace and justice in spite of the miscarriage of justice that has occurred.
I 100% agree with u! Everything has been about the POS that took their children and spouses in cold blood. The victims should be allowed to say whatever they want. I for one will be front and center helping in any way I can to change the law in Florida. It might just help victims in the other 49 states
The same thing happened to my close friend who’s boyfriend was killed in the aurora movie theater shooting. He protected her and lost his life. While that was a decade ago, I remember her and her family experiencing the same thing. Horrible.
To know Jamie’s father watched her killed and that she almost made it was heartbreaking. I cannot imagine how he can speak to her killer-what a brave father.
I can’t imagine having to watch that. Watching your child run for their life and just chanting in your head, “Please make it. Please be okay.” But then seeing them drop. The agony of seeing them hurt, and then dead. Then seeing the person who killed them. I would…I wouldn’t be able to stand in the same room as them. Not without wanting to beat them every single second through that trial.
This POS has had his rights protected long enough!! It's time for the victims to be able to let loose and say whatever they please. I think this judge was amazing
@@Bouddica Take your Q; and, stick it were the sun don't shine. Q is a mind devouring Cult, turning once normal human beings into babbling, unrecognizable zombies!💥
Every single one of those garbage defense attorneys should be disbarred for their conduct. They’re no better than their client as far as the lack of compassion.
Right I actually wasn’t expecting that- he didn’t respond to anything else anyone said. But I would never take it as a sign of remorse 😔 Cruz has ASPD and is exceptionally manipulative. He is also incapable of remorse, he only sees other humans as cardboard cut outs that he manipulates to get what he wants, not humans with value in their own right. Nothing he does comes out of a place of genuine care as he is not capable of feeling that. He only mimicks emotions to achieve certain goals he has.
These Defense attorneys should be ashamed of their actions during this trial. The jury should be able to hear victim impact statements. Victims have less rights than criminals. There is something wrong with the system.
I have so much respect for this family. My heart breaks for all the families have had to endure and continue to endure. So well spoken and very well said.
I'd be sleeping with one eye open FOR SURE NOW after that statement from Manuel, Joaquin's father, too the killer LOL WOW!!!! I'm 95% sure he has connections on the inside LOL YIKES...NC will finally know what it is to feel REAL fear, I'm afraid. 😬
Yeah Manuel Oliver walked into that courtroom like a boss and he must have been a king in his past life. That man gave a speech that was wow.. just wow GOD BLESS Joquin Oliver and his mom such badass parents**** Joquin would be so proud of his girlfriend Andrea and his mom and his dad.****
So much respect for these families and this judge. I have been following from Australia and I am glad the judge threw away the key and took away any privileges. RIP to all these victims. I cannot even fathom the pain, they will all be remembered. All 17 victims names will never be forgotten not just in America but in the WORLD!!!
THANK YOU AUSTRALIA FOR YOUR LOVE AND CARE...... WE ARE ALL BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN GODS EYES AND FEEL THIS EVIL THAT HAS SPREAD ALL OVER THE WORLD..... MAY JESUS YESHUA COME QUICKLY..... WHEN OUR CHILDREN ARE NO LONGER SAFE, WHAT IS LEFT....?????? OUR SYSTEMS AND GOVERNMENTS ARE BROKEN.... MAY GOD'S KINGDOM COME....AMEN
@@berniecioffoletti3398 PERHAPS, BUT IT SHOULD BE STRONG, BECAUSE OUR FATHER IN HEAVEN PROMISED HE WOULD COME AGAIN THROUGH YESHUA AND RID THE EARTH OF ALL EVIL.... THE SIGNS ARE HERE FOR THOSE WHO BELIEVE AND ARE AWAITING HIS RETURN .......GOD BLESS...
@Patricia ROWE You speak about God and you are supposedly so Religious. But I call B.S. on that!!! A true Christian has it in them to have empathy and compassion for everyone. Evan Nicholas Cruz. Yes he may have killed people and attempted to kill others, but he was also severely mentally ill. If you can't find it in your heart to feel empathy and compassion for what Nicholas has gone through over the years. And the fact he is in Prison, evan though he is mentally ill. Please don't pretend you are such a Religious Person. Many people have been supposedly so religious and yet have no love for thier fellow man. SMH It's just so sad.
Good job dad for ripping that defense a new one! They are so low and it is a shame how they sided with such a killer to the point where they started acting like they were defending their real loved one. such demons. May the deceased all rest in the hands of God
They did their job. Should they have rolled over and said, "Give him death, Your Honor?" They are heroes for saving a life and for very little money. DP cases amongst private counsel are easily $200k minimum. These attorneys can go into private practice tomorrow and make 250K a year minimum and yet choose to work for the Public Defender. You'll probably never have the impact on anyone's life, that they have. They probably are lucky enough to make 100k.
@@louiehernandez4741 they where flipping off the judge and laughing during the trial. Noone cares that they are defense attorneys, it's that they acted like little shits.
@@louiehernandez4741 again did you listennnnnnnnnnnn he said they could have done there job but they where also disrecptive ughhhhhhhhhhhh listennnnnnnnnnn omg I HATE STUPIDE
@@louiehernandez4741 Are you intentionally ignoring what their complaints were? Not that he didn't deserve a defense but how they provided it in their actions. Maybe the fact they could use their new fame to get that high paying job is why they acted they way they did. They could do their job with respect towards the other side and their families or they could be assholes and they chose their path. Just because they could make more money doesn't give them license to be assholes and treat grieving families like shit in their current job.
Rest in peace, Jaime Guttenberg. I'm so sorry you were taken from this world so young. You deserved to live! You had such a beautiful, infectious smile. It is so unbelievably unfair and unjust that you lost your life. You and your peers who were taken from us will never be forgotten. Massive respect and love for the Guttenberg family and to the families of all the victims. My heart goes out to you.
Jamie’s father made a MARVELLOUS SPEECH! God bless all of you! It’s extraordinary to me that professional people like lawyers can behave the way this defence team did in a court of law in such an important case. How cruel and low can you get? You are a DISGRACE!
Strong and clear from both parents and total disgrace to all the defense team for their behaviour while sitting in court.... absolutely disgraceful behaviour not to even acknowledge any of the victims families 😡 The best of characters and behaviour were from all the families who sat through the horrific details in their fight for justice for their loved ones, my heart goes out to you all 💞
I'm disgusted with the restrictions the parents had in court. All the parents are amazingly strong & respectful considering the trauma they have had to endure. We will remember the victims♥️♥️♥️♥️I would be so angry I wouldn't be able to control myself. I have total respect for these parents . What got to me was the father asking a show of hands to endure that they won't see their child walking down the aisle 😥❤️prayers & love to all the families that they heal🙏
That's common and a risk they take when they choose being in court. Any outburst can sway the jury and defense call a mistrial. That's why Juaquin's dad chose to stay home until the last day. I couldn't do it.
I dont understand why the families couldn't represent/hinor their children and by wearing colors, ribbons, names, etc... when that monster pled guilty! The jury already knew he did it so there isn't any prejudice to sway them when they know he did what he did! That is unbelievable!
I agree. I expected to see colors of different shirts or some representation of their children. The defense had a job and they did it. Pro lifers are not going to support the death penalty. End of story. I understand why they are so mad- they will never see their kids again. But I don't think being angry at the defense helps them. Cruz is obviously going to prison for life and than eternity into hell.
@@nikkid3042 I agree they did do their jobs. Everyone deserves a fair trial etc... But the path they took to defend him was disgusting! And to treat the families like that when he pled guilty is very disheartening!
I was not going to post then I read posts. So much respect for family I do have. Families are brave so much in difficult time. many prayers for them to heal is my hope.
I'm a mother of 5. 3 girls and 2 boys. I've gotten to see my 2nd oldest daughter walk down the aisle. I've gotten to see my oldest daughter give birth to my 2 grandbabies. She's engaged and I can't wait to see her walk down the aisle too. I can only imagine the pain and anguish that these families are going through. I can't, no, I don't want to imagine not being able to see my kids grow up, graduate, get married and have kids. I hope I never have to. My heart goes out to all of these families. I hope and pray that they heal and can eventually find peace. God bless them all.
I feel like - with so much Respect for every single parent that has lost a child - this is my favourite speech because - I know I can’t relate and certainly it’s not my right to say I think I can - this speech is one of many I’ve seen that I think is so on point and it really focusses on those small events in life that he is living a nightmare . Of course every speech is beautiful and I am always touched deep down. I pray for all of those parents and for the lives taken From monsters like him
Beautiful speeches Mrs Guttenberg and Mr Gutenberg, thank you for making the decision to give a statement. Thank you for making him take off his mask, he didn’t deserve to hide behind it. The defense team doesn’t deserve to hide behind “court etiquette” and be shielded from the feelings, anger and pain of the victims families. Their actions during this trial brought this on, there is a vast difference in providing a client a defense, which they are entitled to, and laughing and being chummy with them while being disrespectful to the families of the victims. They may not have had decency and humanity to begin with. You did your daughter Jamie’s memory proud. Wishing you peace and love.
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼❤️❤️❤️❤️ I have no idea how any of the families even go on from day to day…. Your strength is amazing … my heart breaks for all of you for the loss of your forever angels ..👼🏻 ❤👼🏻❤️👼🏻❤️😢😢 To the DEFENSE with your callous BS IN THIS COURTROOM…. I WISH NOTHING BUT A LIFE OF PAIN FOR THE ADDED PAIN YOU PUT THESE POOR HEARTBROKEN FAMILIES THRU… GOD HELP ALL OF YOU🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬
The choose of words of that defense attorney is beyond selfish and unprofessional. How she dared to sound so petty and cold in front of the true victims in that court room?.
Wow - I'm surprised all that came out of this father. He was so quiet as his wife spoke. Then he started with saying he hadn't planned to speak at all until that morning. And, he said so much, so clearly. If not thought out, it seemed thought out and prepared. These families are true survivors and amazing people. Each speech has contributed so much to honor not only their child but to also explain how shameful, disrespectful and unprofessional the defense team was throughout the trial. Nikolas can't take back what he did, but at least he has shown some respect. If he's a sociopath then he may not have the capacity to feel remorse. The young woman who spoke for Joaquin. Her testimony really got me emotionally. She is young, beautiful, well spoken, and in so much pain, but stood up there with such kindness, heart. Her words are the ones that will stick with Nikolas. All the others throwing hate at him he won't remember. He will remember her and if he feels anything, her words will hurt him the most knowing that people did care about him. I have a hard time not feeling for him because something went wrong somewhere. Not saying his mom or the system failed him, but something inside him that wasn't able to be fixed. He's not a bad looking kid. No weight issue or no disfiguration or handicap. No reason he shouldn't have had friends, so it's something inside him. Who knows but these families are truly beautiful. I don't think I would have the strength they have shown and all that they have done to help the community to prevent something like this from happening again.
Wow, so powerful. These parents aren't just " those people" they are amazing people. God bless them. I am so sorry for their loss, I cry everytime I hear their story. I'm crying now as I write this.
I wish I could afford the flight from here in Scotland to Florida. I want to hug every single person who lost a loved-one in that tragedy. Their dignity and their strength over nearly 5 years of torment has been incredible. To have the jury fail as they did was just awful and yet the families have still shown dignity and strength and that’s more than I could do as a mum of 3 kids. They’ve done their families proud, they’ve done the advocates for gun laws proud and they’ve shown far more courage and dignity than the churlish brats sat at the defence table ever did. Weekes, McNeil and Curtis all ought to be investigated and disbarred for their disgusting inappropriate behaviour.
All said so true. He should of have prison outfit all the time. New clothes, new hair done. Saw this glad he is saying that. Those lawyers get Karma sure of it.
This judge did an amazing job! I can not comprehend how these families can go on but they are & they are doing it together...GOD BLESS THEM ALL! My heart breaks for each & everyone of them!
That family has so much respect from me, this whole group of survivors are so strong man, they have so much composure even tho they didn’t get the justice they deserved! Hearts out to all the people who died and all the family’s who had to endure this whole trial and not be able to speak of how they felt, not even wear a picture of their loved ones who were lost. Rip 17😭❤️🙏
*Rest In Love & Peace to the amazingly strong students and brave adults of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School* 🕊💙❤️♥️✝️✡️ Alyssa Miriam Alhadeff Scott Beigel Martin Duque Nicholas Paul Dworet Aaron Feis Jaime Guttenberg Christopher Brent *"Chris"* Hixon Luke Hoyer Cara Loughran Gina Rose Montalto Joaquin *"Guac"* Oliver Alaina Petty Meadow Pollack Helena Ramsay Alexander *"Alex"* Schachter Carmen Schentrup Peter Wang Sydney Aiello Calvin Desir
It breaks my heart that these families had to deal with this for 4 years. It shouldn't take this long to put someone who is obviously guilty to death. He shouldn't have gotten life and be exempt from ANY appeals
Bet if he was a black man they would have put him to death ands quicker 🙄 we need to fix our justice system that kid should have got thre death penalty for how many he killed
Honestly, I feel (and I know how I feel doesn’t matter) that life is a better punishment because he’ll be in a crap hole, un-air conditioned prison IN FLORIDA, probably gonna be someone’s play thing. Instead of being mercifully put to sleep, that’s what we do to beloved pets that are terminally ill, a terrible parasite like Cruz doesn’t deserve the mercy we afford to pets.
@@caracalcontinuum3118 is that one hundred percent guaranteed though? In prison he can get an education, and get three meals a day and taxpayers pay for the roof over his head. We really don't know what goes on in those prisons.....
There is no way I could sit through a trial of hearing about how my loved ones and their peers were killed, and not show any expressions. These poor people omg
I had a horrible life, my dad used me like a punching bag since I was 3/4 till he died in a car accident(he was really drunk as usual) and my mom was an alcoholic till I was 30 yo. But it never crossed my mind to kill somebody.. let alone a an entire school. So I don’t think that his past life should be a reason for his actions. Lots of us had a terrible childhood
I agree….my mom was an alcoholic and adulterous (at times). I had cold step parents…I cried a lot, got bullied all the way into my early undergraduate years….i get psychologically abused every now and then by my partner..:but I’m thriving….I’m a full blown Registered Nurse working in my DNP to one day be a family nurse practitioner. I refuse to let anyone pull me down and even my peers in my so called rich, white catholic suburb tried without relent to pull me off my chair….nope….20 years later and still standing. I’m a homeowner as well as husband…now add to it, autism spectrum disorder…..I had non-stop challenges ever since leaving my mother’s womb so don’t give this POS any excuse for shooting up a school…personally I can’t say I feel sorry for him………I even had to be wrestled and restrained by teachers until third grade…welp….look what I made myself into and still growing….
What nick cruz should do is… stand up and reach out to other nick cruz out there watching and thinking this guy is a hero. N tell them this was bad if he’s truely sorry. Make an example outta himself. So if you guys think this is over . Think again.. there’s million kids like this in waiting to do the same. We need to learn to treat everyone the same. If someone is different or looks depressed. We should not ignore that. I hope I’m wrong tho bout this .😞
I don't understand the motivation, what's so glamorous about being hated across the world for the rest of your life? Knowing you'll never have anyone that loves you, or have no future in the world but just be another inmate.
A life time of strength to all of you and for the perpetrator of this terrible masacre that his name be lost and erased because has earned to be unspoken again the only ones who deserved our unforgettable attention are the victims and their families forever, God bless you all 🙏.respectfully mua😺
@@anlace3447 the defenses job is pointing the middle finger and laughing and giggling with the murderer....then getting up and saying the defense had to endure more than anyone. Lol. You sound as dumb as they are
@@jasl9987 you clown, you are the only dumb one here. that was one lawyer out of 7 who did the finger, and they are allowed to laugh with whoever they want. it is their client. now go and do something about that vulgar looking head of yours...
Lol that guy is unhinged. Anyone who praises Pelosi is clearly fooked up in the head . All that misdirected anger at the defense team is laughable and cringe. The system only works due to they did their job.
I am so glad she brought up the comment the defense atty made. That was a horrendously egregious statement and i truly hope the weight of the statement made on that day follows him & haunts him throughout his career .
The defense team acted in a very unprofessional manner. So disgusting. The middle finger incident and the numerous disrespectful comments made are just despicable. I think the worst thing was the defense closing statement with the HUGE LIE saying that the shooter did not receive adequate mental health services. He's received more mental health services than anyone I know. Such lies spewed by the defense. There's a special place in Hell for the defense team right alongside their client.
The judge has a lot of compassion for all the victims families 😢i can see it in her eyes as a professional she cannot show it her very own tears 😢 she has children too. She puts her feet in the victims families shoes😢
The most disgusting thing was how that monster covered his ears when he inflicted those gunshots on his victims. Mr. Guttenberg is right. The families of the victims injured or killed had to endure what happened to them. My hearts go out to the families of the victims
"She is forever 14." My God. That broke my heart. And I love this dad, he is so powerful and so on point. His fury is palpable. People should get to see and feel the pain, the anguish, the fury these parents have suffered. They shouldn't ever have to be silenced or restricted again. May the families and survivors find peace and justice in spite of the miscarriage of justice that has occurred.
I 100% agree with u! Everything has been about the POS that took their children and spouses in cold blood. The victims should be allowed to say whatever they want. I for one will be front and center helping in any way I can to change the law in Florida. It might just help victims in the other 49 states
The same thing happened to my close friend who’s boyfriend was killed in the aurora movie theater shooting. He protected her and lost his life. While that was a decade ago, I remember her and her family experiencing the same thing. Horrible.
Who wrote the victim statement? Probably somebody from the white house.
the shooter is gonna have to live with the guilt forever and will be haunted by the souls of the victims until he reaches his breaking point
@@ATypicalDayHere No, he has no conscience, it doesn't bother him. That's the sad part.
To know Jamie’s father watched her killed and that she almost made it was heartbreaking. I cannot imagine how he can speak to her killer-what a brave father.
Why did I miss that fact ?
I can’t imagine having to watch that. Watching your child run for their life and just chanting in your head, “Please make it. Please be okay.” But then seeing them drop. The agony of seeing them hurt, and then dead.
Then seeing the person who killed them. I would…I wouldn’t be able to stand in the same room as them. Not without wanting to beat them every single second through that trial.
really? he was there?
11:48 they’re playing the wave game 🤣🤣🤣🤣.
@@telesniper2 he saw the surveillance videos one day before his statement
This POS has had his rights protected long enough!! It's time for the victims to be able to let loose and say whatever they please. I think this judge was amazing
uh...we actually live in a society and that behavior is unacceptable. The judge was a disgrace.
Cruel and unusual punishment
@@anlace3447 Oh, how we project our own disgrace, An lace, onto others!
Sorry, but the disgrace is yours An lace!!
@@Bouddica Take your Q; and, stick it were the sun don't shine.
Q is a mind devouring Cult, turning once normal human beings into babbling, unrecognizable zombies!💥
@An lace the one person at this writing that actually "liked" your comment, LIKE YOU, should have its head examined. TROLL.
Every single one of those garbage defense attorneys should be disbarred for their conduct. They’re no better than their client as far as the lack of compassion.
@Padraig Warren yeah they did their job but they were totally inappropriate and unprofessional.
Surprised he actually took his mask off
Creep shouldn't have been allowed yesterday either
Right I actually wasn’t expecting that- he didn’t respond to anything else anyone said.
But I would never take it as a sign of remorse 😔 Cruz has ASPD and is exceptionally manipulative. He is also incapable of remorse, he only sees other humans as cardboard cut outs that he manipulates to get what he wants, not humans with value in their own right. Nothing he does comes out of a place of genuine care as he is not capable of feeling that. He only mimicks emotions to achieve certain goals he has.
me too! Thank God. The tiniest bit of respect shown after almost 5 yrs of torture for the families.
Anything to analyze with that? I mean that mask came off quick…
I think the lawyers made him
They spoke so well. I cannot imagine how difficult it was for them to get up and speak. ♥️♥️♥️
These Defense attorneys should be ashamed of their actions during this trial. The jury should be able to hear victim impact statements. Victims have less rights than criminals. There is something wrong with the system.
@Padraig Warren Yeah, say that to these grieving families.
@Padraig Warren would you still agree with that system of this monster killed your child? Or your spouse? Or loved one ?
Pretty sure the families did testify in the presence of the jury during the trial.
The defence attorneys should never work in law again.
Wow that is so brutal so glad she told us what they put them through . Incredible .
I have so much respect for this family. My heart breaks for all the families have had to endure and continue to endure. So well spoken and very well said.
Jauqins dad had me in tears. God bless you sir. R I P Jaugin Oliver
Please at lease spell his name properly. It’s Joaquin.
@@Anca820 the sentiment is still the same
I'd be sleeping with one eye open FOR SURE NOW after that statement from Manuel, Joaquin's father, too the killer LOL WOW!!!! I'm 95% sure he has connections on the inside LOL YIKES...NC will finally know what it is to feel REAL fear, I'm afraid. 😬
@@HereComesKarma I honestly thought the same thing
Yeah Manuel Oliver walked into that courtroom like a boss and he must have been a king in his past life. That man gave a speech that was wow.. just wow GOD BLESS Joquin Oliver and his mom such badass parents**** Joquin would be so proud of his girlfriend Andrea and his mom and his dad.****
So much respect for these families and this judge.
I have been following from Australia and I am glad the judge threw away the key and took away any privileges. RIP to all these victims. I cannot even fathom the pain, they will all be remembered. All 17 victims names will never be forgotten not just in America but in the WORLD!!!
THANK YOU AUSTRALIA FOR YOUR LOVE AND CARE...... WE ARE ALL BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN GODS EYES AND FEEL THIS EVIL THAT HAS SPREAD ALL OVER THE WORLD..... MAY JESUS YESHUA COME QUICKLY..... WHEN OUR CHILDREN ARE NO LONGER SAFE, WHAT IS LEFT....?????? OUR SYSTEMS AND GOVERNMENTS ARE BROKEN.... MAY GOD'S KINGDOM COME....AMEN
@@patriciarowe9031 Powerful words.
@@berniecioffoletti3398 PERHAPS, BUT IT SHOULD BE STRONG, BECAUSE OUR FATHER IN HEAVEN PROMISED HE WOULD COME AGAIN THROUGH YESHUA AND RID THE EARTH OF ALL EVIL.... THE SIGNS ARE HERE FOR THOSE WHO BELIEVE AND ARE AWAITING HIS RETURN .......GOD BLESS...
@@patriciarowe9031 Amen.
@Patricia ROWE
You speak about God and you are supposedly so Religious.
But I call B.S. on that!!!
A true Christian has it in them to have empathy and compassion for everyone. Evan Nicholas Cruz.
Yes he may have killed people and attempted to kill others, but he was also severely mentally ill.
If you can't find it in your heart to feel empathy and compassion for what Nicholas has gone through over the years. And the fact he is in Prison, evan though he is mentally ill.
Please don't pretend you are such a Religious Person.
Many people have been supposedly so religious and yet have no love for thier fellow man. SMH It's just so sad.
Good job dad for ripping that defense a new one! They are so low and it is a shame how they sided with such a killer to the point where they started acting like they were defending their real loved one. such demons. May the deceased all rest in the hands of God
They did their job. Should they have rolled over and said, "Give him death, Your Honor?" They are heroes for saving a life and for very little money. DP cases amongst private counsel are easily $200k minimum. These attorneys can go into private practice tomorrow and make 250K a year minimum and yet choose to work for the Public Defender. You'll probably never have the impact on anyone's life, that they have. They probably are lucky enough to make 100k.
@@louiehernandez4741 they where flipping off the judge and laughing during the trial. Noone cares that they are defense attorneys, it's that they acted like little shits.
@@louiehernandez4741 again did you listennnnnnnnnnnn he said they could have done there job but they where also disrecptive ughhhhhhhhhhhh listennnnnnnnnnn omg I HATE STUPIDE
@@louiehernandez4741 they did their job, and as this father said, they didn't have to lose their Humanity while they did the job.
@@louiehernandez4741 Are you intentionally ignoring what their complaints were? Not that he didn't deserve a defense but how they provided it in their actions. Maybe the fact they could use their new fame to get that high paying job is why they acted they way they did. They could do their job with respect towards the other side and their families or they could be assholes and they chose their path. Just because they could make more money doesn't give them license to be assholes and treat grieving families like shit in their current job.
Rest in peace, Jaime Guttenberg. I'm so sorry you were taken from this world so young. You deserved to live! You had such a beautiful, infectious smile. It is so unbelievably unfair and unjust that you lost your life. You and your peers who were taken from us will never be forgotten. Massive respect and love for the Guttenberg family and to the families of all the victims. My heart goes out to you.
Jamie does not rest until you and the other innocent victims haunt that waste of space in his cell. Rip beautiful Jamie.
11:49 they’re playing the wave game 🤣🤣🤣🤣
My heart breaks for these and other victims' families.
A psychopath one of many.
It is truly sad that in a courtroom in AMERICA that the victims are silenced!
These families are so brave. My heart goes out to them. They're the strongest of us all
Brave? How?
The mum spoke so eloquently fighting back the tears…….God love u & Fair play to the Judge for her patience & professionalism ❤
Stop letting these criminals wear masks intermittently.
Jamie’s father made a MARVELLOUS SPEECH! God bless all of you! It’s extraordinary to me that professional people like lawyers can behave the way this defence team did in a court of law in such an important case. How cruel and low can you get? You are a DISGRACE!
My heart goes to the families...I can't imagine the pain their going through.
You both did your daughter proud 😍
Strong and clear from both parents and total disgrace to all the defense team for their behaviour while sitting in court.... absolutely disgraceful behaviour not to even acknowledge any of the victims families 😡 The best of characters and behaviour were from all the families who sat through the horrific details in their fight for justice for their loved ones, my heart goes out to you all 💞
I'm disgusted with the restrictions the parents had in court. All the parents are amazingly strong & respectful considering the trauma they have had to endure. We will remember the victims♥️♥️♥️♥️I would be so angry I wouldn't be able to control myself. I have total respect for these parents . What got to me was the father asking a show of hands to endure that they won't see their child walking down the aisle 😥❤️prayers & love to all the families that they heal🙏
That's common and a risk they take when they choose being in court. Any outburst can sway the jury and defense call a mistrial. That's why Juaquin's dad chose to stay home until the last day. I couldn't do it.
I’m sorry for your loss. Amazing statement.
I dont understand why the families couldn't represent/hinor their children and by wearing colors, ribbons, names, etc... when that monster pled guilty! The jury already knew he did it so there isn't any prejudice to sway them when they know he did what he did! That is unbelievable!
I agree. I expected to see colors of different shirts or some representation of their children. The defense had a job and they did it. Pro lifers are not going to support the death penalty. End of story. I understand why they are so mad- they will never see their kids again. But I don't think being angry at the defense helps them. Cruz is obviously going to prison for life and than eternity into hell.
@@nikkid3042 I agree they did do their jobs. Everyone deserves a fair trial etc... But the path they took to defend him was disgusting! And to treat the families like that when he pled guilty is very disheartening!
@Padraig Warren and that could be worse. Imagine the parents having to sit through more court proceedings?
Prayers for These poor parents.
This father was phenomenal!!
I am so proud of this couple for the support they give each other and the other families. Grief is the worst thing a person has to cope with daily.
MY HEART COMPLETELY BREAKS FOR ALL OF THESE FAMILES!!!!!!! 🙏💙🙏💙🙏💙🙏💙🙏💙🙏💙🙏💙🙏💙🙏💙🙏💙🙏💙🙏💙🙏💙🙏💙🙏💙🙏💙🙏💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔
So heartbreaking. God bless this awesome couple!
😭😭😭what these victims and families had to endure is beyond comprehension, it’s unimaginable
I was not going to post then I read posts. So much respect for family I do have. Families are brave so much in difficult time. many prayers for them to heal is my hope.
Well said and RIP to all victims and prayers to the victim's families! 🙏❤️❣️
Even judge hates him
That was so powerful and painful. My heart aches for their hurt and everything they truly did endure.
I'm a mother of 5. 3 girls and 2 boys. I've gotten to see my 2nd oldest daughter walk down the aisle. I've gotten to see my oldest daughter give birth to my 2 grandbabies. She's engaged and I can't wait to see her walk down the aisle too. I can only imagine the pain and anguish that these families are going through. I can't, no, I don't want to imagine not being able to see my kids grow up, graduate, get married and have kids. I hope I never have to. My heart goes out to all of these families. I hope and pray that they heal and can eventually find peace. God bless them all.
Rest in paradise
Agreed, madam.
that judge has my deepest respect she had a lot of responsablity
My deepest and most sincere condolences to the Guttenbergs and all the loved ones of the victims.
17 children...
I feel like - with so much Respect for every single parent that has lost a child - this is my favourite speech because - I know I can’t relate and certainly it’s not my right to say I think I can - this speech is one of many I’ve seen that I think is so on point and it really focusses on those small events in life that he is living a nightmare .
Of course every speech is beautiful and I am always touched deep down. I pray for all of those parents and for the lives taken From monsters like him
Beautiful speeches Mrs Guttenberg and Mr Gutenberg, thank you for making the decision to give a statement. Thank you for making him take off his mask, he didn’t deserve to hide behind it. The defense team doesn’t deserve to hide behind “court etiquette” and be shielded from the feelings, anger and pain of the victims families. Their actions during this trial brought this on, there is a vast difference in providing a client a defense, which they are entitled to, and laughing and being chummy with them while being disrespectful to the families of the victims. They may not have had decency and humanity to begin with.
You did your daughter Jamie’s memory proud. Wishing you peace and love.
All of the families deserve a gold medal or an award of patience & determination of dealing with this horrible situation.
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼❤️❤️❤️❤️
I have no idea how any of the families even go on from day to day…. Your strength is amazing … my heart breaks for all of you for the loss of your forever angels ..👼🏻 ❤👼🏻❤️👼🏻❤️😢😢
To the DEFENSE with your callous BS IN THIS COURTROOM…. I WISH NOTHING BUT A LIFE OF PAIN FOR THE ADDED PAIN YOU PUT THESE POOR HEARTBROKEN FAMILIES THRU… GOD HELP ALL OF YOU🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬
your heart breaks for no one lol, you just loving this trial for its entertainment value lol
@@anlace3447 … and you … HAVE NO HEART …. Or you wouldn’t of written such BS! U make me sick …. Go enjoy your loveless life sweetie! 😂🤣😂🤣
The choose of words of that defense attorney is beyond selfish and unprofessional. How she dared to sound so petty and cold in front of the true victims in that court room?.
Automatic death sentence for mass killers!
Wow - I'm surprised all that came out of this father. He was so quiet as his wife spoke. Then he started with saying he hadn't planned to speak at all until that morning. And, he said so much, so clearly. If not thought out, it seemed thought out and prepared. These families are true survivors and amazing people. Each speech has contributed so much to honor not only their child but to also explain how shameful, disrespectful and unprofessional the defense team was throughout the trial. Nikolas can't take back what he did, but at least he has shown some respect. If he's a sociopath then he may not have the capacity to feel remorse. The young woman who spoke for Joaquin. Her testimony really got me emotionally. She is young, beautiful, well spoken, and in so much pain, but stood up there with such kindness, heart. Her words are the ones that will stick with Nikolas. All the others throwing hate at him he won't remember. He will remember her and if he feels anything, her words will hurt him the most knowing that people did care about him. I have a hard time not feeling for him because something went wrong somewhere. Not saying his mom or the system failed him, but something inside him that wasn't able to be fixed. He's not a bad looking kid. No weight issue or no disfiguration or handicap. No reason he shouldn't have had friends, so it's something inside him. Who knows but these families are truly beautiful. I don't think I would have the strength they have shown and all that they have done to help the community to prevent something like this from happening again.
Wow, so powerful. These parents aren't just " those people" they are amazing people. God bless them. I am so sorry for their loss, I cry everytime I hear their story. I'm crying now as I write this.
I wish I could afford the flight from here in Scotland to Florida. I want to hug every single person who lost a loved-one in that tragedy. Their dignity and their strength over nearly 5 years of torment has been incredible. To have the jury fail as they did was just awful and yet the families have still shown dignity and strength and that’s more than I could do as a mum of 3 kids. They’ve done their families proud, they’ve done the advocates for gun laws proud and they’ve shown far more courage and dignity than the churlish brats sat at the defence table ever did. Weekes, McNeil and Curtis all ought to be investigated and disbarred for their disgusting inappropriate behaviour.
Cannot put into words what these brave families have gone through my only words to them are may their lost ones beautiful souls rip. eternally.
My heart 💓 is broken 💔🌍🤲🙏
All said so true. He should of have prison outfit all the time. New clothes, new hair done. Saw this glad he is saying that. Those lawyers get Karma sure of it.
I am so sorry for your pain.
I wish I could hug it all away.
Prayers to all 17 victims family members God bless.
a single juror who didn't believe in the DP did all this. Our justice system is broken.
This judge did an amazing job! I can not comprehend how these families can go on but they are & they are doing it together...GOD BLESS THEM ALL! My heart breaks for each & everyone of them!
This is painful to hear let alone to live through
I cry for all these people...
The loss and trauma this family, community have suffered. There are no words.
What a Souless Monster. He has no emotions. No regret. He is pure evil. Amazing Families. Stay strong. Our Hearts are with you!!!
Cruz is the worst, along with Salvador Ramos and Adam Lanza.
That family has so much respect from me, this whole group of survivors are so strong man, they have so much composure even tho they didn’t get the justice they deserved! Hearts out to all the people who died and all the family’s who had to endure this whole trial and not be able to speak of how they felt, not even wear a picture of their loved ones who were lost. Rip 17😭❤️🙏
Gosh this is HEARTBREAKING
So sad to hear that.
Good, I'm so glad she got him to take that mask off.
good sentences. rip. warm best wishes to all the grieving
families and friends
I can't endure listening further...so much pain
*Rest In Love & Peace to the amazingly strong students and brave adults of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School* 🕊💙❤️♥️✝️✡️
Alyssa Miriam Alhadeff
Scott Beigel
Martin Duque
Nicholas Paul Dworet
Aaron Feis
Jaime Guttenberg
Christopher Brent *"Chris"* Hixon
Luke Hoyer
Cara Loughran
Gina Rose Montalto
Joaquin *"Guac"* Oliver
Alaina Petty
Meadow Pollack
Helena Ramsay
Alexander *"Alex"* Schachter
Carmen Schentrup
Peter Wang
Sydney Aiello
Calvin Desir
💔♥️💔♥️💔
All of this does need to be shouted from the rooftops. 💔💔💔💔
Don't be silent anymore.
To all of the families and those who survived. Do not ever be silent.
Disrespectful, it's more like despicable.
It breaks my heart that these families had to deal with this for 4 years. It shouldn't take this long to put someone who is obviously guilty to death.
He shouldn't have gotten life and be exempt from ANY appeals
Bet if he was a black man they would have put him to death ands quicker 🙄 we need to fix our justice system that kid should have got thre death penalty for how many he killed
Honestly, I feel (and I know how I feel doesn’t matter) that life is a better punishment because he’ll be in a crap hole, un-air conditioned prison IN FLORIDA, probably gonna be someone’s play thing. Instead of being mercifully put to sleep, that’s what we do to beloved pets that are terminally ill, a terrible parasite like Cruz doesn’t deserve the mercy we afford to pets.
@@caracalcontinuum3118 is that one hundred percent guaranteed though? In prison he can get an education, and get three meals a day and taxpayers pay for the roof over his head. We really don't know what goes on in those prisons.....
Deep respect to Jamie's amazing parents...all those super dads n mums n sisters and brothers sitting there. ❤
heartbreaking
There is no way I could sit through a trial of hearing about how my loved ones and their peers were killed, and not show any expressions. These poor people omg
Well for a last minute choice to speak you both did Amazing!!
Hope the Defense feels guilty every day. Hope they feel shame. Hope everyone knows who they are and treats them like the disgusting people they are.
The defense did a great job and I'm sure they're proud since they won the case. The defense deserves respect.
I had a horrible life, my dad used me like a punching bag since I was 3/4 till he died in a car accident(he was really drunk as usual) and my mom was an alcoholic till I was 30 yo. But it never crossed my mind to kill somebody.. let alone a an entire school. So I don’t think that his past life should be a reason for his actions. Lots of us had a terrible childhood
I agree….my mom was an alcoholic and adulterous (at times). I had cold step parents…I cried a lot, got bullied all the way into my early undergraduate years….i get psychologically abused every now and then by my partner..:but I’m thriving….I’m a full blown Registered Nurse working in my DNP to one day be a family nurse practitioner. I refuse to let anyone pull me down and even my peers in my so called rich, white catholic suburb tried without relent to pull me off my chair….nope….20 years later and still standing. I’m a homeowner as well as husband…now add to it, autism spectrum disorder…..I had non-stop challenges ever since leaving my mother’s womb so don’t give this POS any excuse for shooting up a school…personally I can’t say I feel sorry for him………I even had to be wrestled and restrained by teachers until third grade…welp….look what I made myself into and still growing….
This was powerful
Incredible parents, wonderful statements too.
So, so much pain and anguish in these dear families….may God give them peace, comfort and hope.
Not one harsh comment from either of this couple towards the victim…a couple with class..
And you the lawyers and the judge have made a great job and God bless you all
God, bless these family and heal their wound 🙏🙏
Absolutely BRAVO 👏 In admire these families so much, and honour the state prosecutor team. Best people in the world.
The strength of these family members amazes me. Bless them all. 🙏 The murderer deserves a life of hell
Loved this mom's statement.
How can these attorneys sleep
At night with themselves
What nick cruz should do is… stand up and reach out to other nick cruz out there watching and thinking this guy is a hero. N tell them this was bad if he’s truely sorry. Make an example outta himself. So if you guys think this is over . Think again.. there’s million kids like this in waiting to do the same. We need to learn to treat everyone the same. If someone is different or looks depressed. We should not ignore that. I hope I’m wrong tho bout this .😞
I don't understand the motivation, what's so glamorous about being hated across the world for the rest of your life? Knowing you'll never have anyone that loves you, or have no future in the world but just be another inmate.
The mass murderer shook his head no twice when the lady behind the parents was asking if they’d like to say something. Sick.
It’s painful even listening theme thinking as a parent it’s really scary
A life time of strength to all of you and for the perpetrator of this terrible masacre that his name be lost and erased because has earned to be unspoken again the only ones who deserved our unforgettable attention are the victims and their families forever, God bless you all 🙏.respectfully mua😺
I love everything about his speech. The utter strength all the families had being revictimized during this trial from the defense. It sickens me!
they did their job you goose.
@@anlace3447 the defenses job is pointing the middle finger and laughing and giggling with the murderer....then getting up and saying the defense had to endure more than anyone. Lol. You sound as dumb as they are
@@jasl9987 you clown, you are the only dumb one here. that was one lawyer out of 7 who did the finger, and they are allowed to laugh with whoever they want. it is their client. now go and do something about that vulgar looking head of yours...
Lol that guy is unhinged. Anyone who praises Pelosi is clearly fooked up in the head . All that misdirected anger at the defense team is laughable and cringe. The system only works due to they did their job.
@@anlace3447 agreed. Besides, don’t call your friend bad names. It’s not nice.
Mad respect for all the Guttenbergs!
So much strength...my heart goes out to them..Jesus....it's alot to digest.
I am so glad she brought up the comment the defense atty made. That was a horrendously egregious statement and i truly hope the weight of the statement made on that day follows him & haunts him throughout his career .
Forgive my ignorance, was Gorgon Weekes the shooters Defence Attorney? Also, did he resign?
Well spoken lady
The defense team acted in a very unprofessional manner. So disgusting. The middle finger incident and the numerous disrespectful comments made are just despicable. I think the worst thing was the defense closing statement with the HUGE LIE saying that the shooter did not receive adequate mental health services. He's received more mental health services than anyone I know. Such lies spewed by the defense. There's a special place in Hell for the defense team right alongside their client.
The judge has a lot of compassion for all the victims families 😢i can see it in her eyes as a professional she cannot show it her very own tears 😢 she has children too. She puts her feet in the victims families shoes😢
The most disgusting thing was how that monster covered his ears when he inflicted those gunshots on his victims. Mr. Guttenberg is right. The families of the victims injured or killed had to endure what happened to them. My hearts go out to the families of the victims
I can't even watch. I feel sickened for these people. There's no amount of pain or time behind bars that will atone for these murders. None.
Respect for her to also include ALL of their names