Prosecutor Urges Jury to Sentence Parkland Shooter to Death During Closing Argument
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- Опубликовано: 10 окт 2022
- Prosecutor Michael Satz presented the state's closing argument Tuesday, urging the jury to sentence the Parkland shooter to death. "The appropriate sentence is the death penalty," Satz said after reading off the names of the victims.
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I'm so impressed with this Prosecutor. Not only was he very detailed, he delivered the whole closing argument without notes. In all my years working in circuit court, I have never seen a Prosecutor deliver a Closing Argument without notes. I'm astounded by this Prosecuting Attorney. And, not to mention he is 80 years old.This case is obviously very important to him.
From the very beginning I have admired his memory , precision, presentation , spoke with great respect for the victims & families , properly presented himself as a genuine professional AND respectful to the judge & peers alike
He’s AWESOME
This prosecuting attorney is "top notch" in every way possible. Hope the jury votes for death penalty.
He uses notes at the end.
He's 80? Wow
OceanGirl 505 I am 71 years old and I was thinking the exact same thing. His memory and articulate ability is very very impressive.
I wish it were acceptable for the prosecutor to refer to Cruz as a "sick little f" throughout his closing arguments.
I'm pretty sure the jury might be filling that in in their heads anyway.
Lmao... was thinking something similar.
I think he made his point eloquently.
Michael Satz is a highly skilled prosecutor - as a lawyer who has worked in that courthouse I can confirm that. This is basically a masterclass in how to do a persuasive closing argument, whether you agree with the death penalty or not. Those interested in lawyering and trial advocacy should watch this.
Absolutely powerful closing statements. Video of shooting itself is the most impact, bring the jurors to horrific crime scene.
He looks pretty and badass
Yeah, I wonder how many convictions he has under his belt probably can't even remember the numbers of people he sent to prison throughout his lifetime of service I bet she's lost count of the people you sent to death to it's an amazing attorney pretty sure he was head of his class and every single way shape or form his parents are proud of him he had a perfect life
@@DJLUCAS305 Definitely a life worth being proud of. He's a sharp as a blade and amazingly skilled at getting the scum off of the streets
💯💯 He is amaazing!!
His detailed planning proved he was not as impaired as defense would like to paint him. Narcissistic sociopath
True
It's difficult for normal brains to understand someone with a mental illness. Normal brains don't like ambiguity. It's easier to do a one size fits all kind of thing. Just my opinion.
The prosecutor is absolutely amazing. He painted the picture of Cruz’ unimaginable acts so clearly, it’s too painful to listen too. The cruelty is just unimaginable. I’ve no idea what to do with a person like that. Nothing will make this right.
He knows everything off the top of his head too
Well that’s their job to make it harder and bad as it’ can be the family has lost their love ❤️ one it’s hard to forget about them okaaay they said he was a problem kid but he how right from wrong IMO okay 👌🏻
Correct I agree ☝️
Correct and I do agree 🙏
The Juror who saved this heinous monster from his just desserts ie death penalty should never be forgiven.
Even at this court session one can see that he's enjoying the notariety. Monstrous creep - he's not fit to share the same room space as the grieving parents and siblings.
The prosecutor that's 80 and can tell you the names, and directions this monster moved while shooting them, and room numbers that is able to do it without notes, shows how much he cares, and how deeply this has been to him, and how hes able to speak to the jury like he was there....
His skill is astounding
Agree
He’s 80!? Wow! He looks great
He’s 80???!!!!! Holy moly . Im here feeling bad for Biden
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These murders were premeditated and horrible. The broken brain defense is bull. He knew what he was doing. Death penalty for this dude. Much love to the families of the victims and the survivors.
No...he has a broke brain or he couldn't have done it
DEATH PENALTY, I AGREE %100000000000000000000000
He stepped out of retirement apparently to do this case. He did a great job but the only thing I’ll say is at 4:34 your not a Canadian so you may not know this but for those for you who don’t it’s Montreal Quebec. Get it straight. In Canada we have states that are called provinces and Montreal is in the province of Quebec.
I know others have mentioned it but it should be mentioned again..this prosecutor is AMAZING!! NO NOTES DURING CLOSING!! He knew each victim's name, how many times they were shot. This case is in his heart.
Absolutely 💯 very well said an I totally agree with you an I feel so bad for all 34 victims and their families
NO EXCUSE FOR THIS KILLER. !!!
Each murderer always pretends they are lawyers in doodling their rubbish to disassociate themselves from hearing the truth.
This is an amazing closing and detailed with professionalism. I can’t say as much for the defense closing as she was very sneaky to interject into her closing material that was not allowed. Meaning the state had to verbally object and judge sustaining. Awful unprofessional conduct on her part. Hats off to the state for a professional closing. May they have convinced this jury an eye for an eye and the appropriate sentence of sending this defendant to the highest court of which he can’t escape his judgment. Society needs to be rid of this horrific monster forever and quickly.
Sounds great to me
what about him placing the murder weapon on the stand with the guy who sold it to the defendent. cheap political hack
Okay I agree ☝️
It was Amazing closing they did a good job 👏👏👏I’m 🙏🙌🏼for the family and hope for justification for everyone 🙏
I hope 🤞 the jury does the right thing for these family members 🙏
This man is not only a pro but is passionate in his role. His attention to detail is astounding.
These parents tax dollars would pay to keep him alive and well. How atrocious is that???
Honestly death penalty is more merciful than life in prison I’d rather get death penalty than to be in life in prison 24 hours forever
The way he's laying this out makes me feel like I'm in the moment...feels and sounds like a game of Call of Duty only sadly it's anything but a game. I really commend the survivors, their families and the families of the deceased for sitting through this. I'm just spectating and I'm struggling...can only to continue to pray for all involved.
So well said bc I couldn’t put my feelings about it all into words. What you wrote is exactly how I feel
COD , they are armed as well
@@OdellHarden I know, that’s why I used the reference lol
@@jomaro8 grow up
@@johnhutton929 you first
Cannot believe this prosecutor is the age he is 😮 and believe he has recently had chemotherapy! this is one of thee best, impressive closing arguments I have seen!
@emma McQueen- thanks for clarifying the prosecutor's health issue. I'm far away but I was wondering re: the skin tone, as I've seen it before. But to top it all, he is THE BEST prosecutor I have ever heard and seen. And the gentleman is 80yrs young? God bless his life🙏🏾
He stepped out of retirement apparently to do this case. He did a great job but the only thing I’ll say is at 4:34 your not a Canadian so you may not know this but for those for you who don’t it’s Montreal Quebec. Get it straight. In Canada we have states that are called provinces and Montreal is in the province of Quebec.
This Prosecutor is amazing at 80 years old. He's very clear & walking everyone through that day to show & prove how calculated Cruz was . So painful for the families of the victims to yet again listen to the details. Prayers for the parents & families 🙏
HES 80 YRS OLD?
The Prosecutor is a Amazing 80year 👨 old and he doing a very good job 👏 and he looks about 60years old the best I have ever seen doing awesome 👏👏👏job don’t have to do any reading he is 👍
80!? So impressive!!!!!
@@anitasseo hes looks young, he looks good to be the age of 60 so a great healthly man
@@elizabethcronsell9301 I had to look it up. Amazing career and looks 60 at worst.
It’s ridiculous that in Amerika children under 21 years are forbidden to drink or buy alcohol , but they may legally buy a gun ???
What is that for logical bs ?
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The prosecutor has a great memory, talking with no notes! Wow!
The prosecutor's opening and closing statements all were very well presented. Naming all the 17 victims who were cruelly and brutally killed had no mercy given to them. WHY should the killer be given mercy when he gave no mercy to the 17 killed and 17 wounded.
Exactly right!
Why should you care? Your life will be exactly the same whether he spends the rest of his life in jail, or dies? And which punishment would be "showing mercy"? Life in jail would be terrible in its own way.
Because as a society, we don't support murder. That's why he should be given mercy.
34 victims not 17
@@justthatgirl-ct4jo it’s not murder, it’s justice
If there is any case in which a death penalty is warranted, it's this one. He killed 17 people and there is no doubt that he committed the crime. I am normally against the death penalty but this is a cut and dry case in which it is justified. He did this heinous crime, and whether or not he is mentally ill should have nothing to do with the punishment he receives for it. The only factor in the sentencing should be what the survivors and families want.
100% agree...every word.
Don't forget the 17 that got terrible injuries
He mercilessly murdered and injured so many yet he begs for his life to be spared???
He watched the whole thing. He has no shame or remorse.
Agree, wonder what really goes on between his ears. 🤔
He was reliving every shot
@@terribennett173 He totally was.
Because he's proud of his handiwork. He got what he wanted.
He was watching every movement and moment when he was watching that video. He was reliving it and I’m sure feeling a thrill. No remorse he has no tears. No mercy
@@cookiewookie2006 I think he did too. He looked mesmerized the entire time. Sickening.
DEATH SENTENCE......THERE IS NO OTHER PROPER PUNISHMENT.
Chopping off his limbs, making him blind an deaf and put him on tube feeding for the rest of his life sounds kinda ok as well
Too easy.
If there are liberals on the jury, this murderer will get life. I wonder how they would feel if it was one of their kids that were slaughtered.
I have a feeling this waste of space is going to dodge the death penalty.
There is no other way.....he needs to be put down
Wow. Closing statement by prosecutor just totally illustrated everything. Detail by detail. At the beginning of this trial I was very much for life in prison and not death penalty. However, after hearing everything; the premeditation, the complete desire to kill and thoughtful planning , the devil worship and complete hate and loathing of human life. With heavy heart, I support the death penalty.
He did a great job but the only thing I’ll say is at 4:34 your not a Canadian so you may not know this but for those for you who don’t it’s Montreal Quebec. Get it straight.
Michael Satz is a great Prosecutor he never looked back at any notes, or read off note cards. He spoke 100% facts and true to the heart about Cruz and his pre-planning, methodology, video's and execution style killings. When States Attorney Satz played the raw 45 min. footage from the High School video surveillance camera's of the mass killings to the jury. The Defense team began to watch but then looked away, because it was so graphic. The Defense will argue that it wasn't Cruz's fault but his Mother for smoking and drinking, upbringing, lifestyle, his mental behavior, the system letting him down. 😭 Sorry but he should be shot x139 just as much rounds that he fired in that school.
For real. He should feel what it’s like to be in the receiving end of those gun shots
Michael Satz you are Amazing 🤩 Prosecutor that never 👎 has to have any notes you are the best I never see you looking on paper or notes and I’m with the family all the way to the ending.Cruz no just what he was doing to them Babies and I hope he get just what he needs 🙏for the family
I can't disagree with your statement...just takes a gun held between his eyes for him to cry and beg...no more such a hero then. I'm so sorry but I have such anger at this evil monster 👹
Would become a certified alcoholic if i had to defend this monster in court. His reaction to the footage was chilling. ☹😢😓
He won’t last to long in Prison. Someone will kill him and do what a Florida Jury couldn’t do, and become a Heroic Prisoner.
I adore this prosecutor ❤️
This is the type of closings that I go back and watch again 👏
"I would not have shot 2 girls and a campus monitor if they didn't give me a dirty look"
Was he expecting a smile and a hug while pointing a gun at them?
I called it below. Prosecutor did not connect with this jury on an emotional level, but the defense did. Cruz did one of the worst crimes in American history and gets life. Jury should be ashamed of themselves....
i think the testimony about his mother especially from her friend connected with some of them more than anything. it was just so disturbing and tragic. not saying what he did wasn’t also… but just imagining a fetus inside a woman doing what she did is so upsetting.
He just goes over the same points again.
you can tell that he is struggling due to the nature of this crime but the fact that he portrays the pain of this senseless act and he doesn't have to look at the names or how it all happens.....remarkable
What a legal brain this Prosecutor has. Amazing his recollection ability and his attention to detail
I feel sorry for every single person ( -cruz) in that courtroom. They will never be the same. Not one of them.
Notice the judge paying attention. She has a very difficult time listening to the defenses closing argument. Cuz she favors the prosecution.
She made that clear to everyone, including the jury. That's why she was forced to resign.
I’ve seen this prosecutor before, He has a fantastic memory 🌻 I have respect for him. A lot of prosecutors can learn tons from him.
but he wants death, so he's a bad guy..
@@LeechWoman only bad guy here is Nikolas. You’re not the family of the victims so dont be ignorant
@@Littlekitten_ i wouldnt know what family was, so i have a right to be ignorant. i was abandoned at birth.. at least they had family! i'd rather die with family then live without.
@@LeechWoman what an awful thing to say when these families are suffering more than you will ever know.
@@LeechWoman how dare you be so disrespectful regarding these families. Just because you say you were abandoned at birth, like you raised yourself from birth. Somebody had to have raised you. Clearly you need some therapy.
This prosecutor is amazing. Imagine the toll building this case has taken on him. You can tell he sees this on a personal level. Had all victims names memorized, times of death, ages, classrooms. All without referring to notes.
It's sad to see all the parents and other relatives keeping face while Cruz is just so uninterested.
this is Florida if he doesn't get the death penalty no one will
Agreed
He may not get the death penalty merely because it's Florida.
facts they hand out the death penalty for 1 body much less a massacre
@@allhaildrewcifer9541but not this time
That was the 'best' 'persuasive' presentation by a prosecutor for the death penalty I've heard thus far.
This defense Attorney, has shown NO respect For any of the Family members that her Client Said He killed them!!!! Hopefully people will treat her like they have disrespected this family members about their loved ones.
I agree.
It’s her job. She is a very competent defense attorney. It is her JOB to do everything she can for him. It would harm her case to bring attention to the horrific nature of his crimes. She has cried multiple times during witness testimony and impact statements. Please do not direct hate towards her for doing what she is being paid to do.
@@jake.l.m I only saw one defense attorney cry, that is the only one! I had someone take my sons life, and I can assure you even the person who was responsible, their attorneys never ever acted as she did! Belittling the jurors and throwing fits as she has. Please, the things she has done during this whole trial is so disrespectful. How many times during the judge talking or a victim on the stand, she just starts clicking her pen, gets up to make copies. That is not Ok to do!!! These parents have been living in limbo, you have to keep reliving the before , during and after. But keep remembering the day and every little detail until your eyes in court.
@@ashleykane4951 I understand your pain. My brother was also killed. I am just saying that, purely from a defense standpoint, she has laid a very solid argument throughout the whole trial. To defense attourneys, getting your client out of a death sentence is like winning the super bowl, so I really can’t fault her for her shrewd behavior. I completely understand where you are coming from, and I’m very sorry for your loss.
I'm not sure how she has been disrespectful. She's defending her client. This is an odd thing to say.
He can’t help but watch…and without a tear. He is mesmerized by his evil deeds. The lawyers next to him seem disturbed
Exactly. He deserves the death penalty.
This was going to be my exact comment. He has his hand on his head in the beginning and you can tell when the video starts he hones in on it. It's so sickening.
Very sick 🤢 an dugusting these poor families my heart breaks for them 😢
This lawyer speaks very well
Who can say whether the outcome serves the crime, but what has been difficult to accept is how anyone on the jury could not define this as warranting the death penalty.
If the death penalty is not worth the appeal it would automatically trigger, that is how anyone on the jury would not define this as warranting the death penalty.
Absolutely brilliant prosecutor!
He was so precise..I really enjoyed the way he is so caring..that means alot!!
This Prosecuter is absolutely amazing at what he does. I'm so impressed that at 80 year's old he can remember so much. He did a wonderful job throughout the trial. Thank you, so much for your service sir. Your one of a kind and, you nailed your closing arguments.
Wow he's 80! Dag he looks amazing! Sharp as a knife!
@@stacyfrazierbauer8811 yup! This man is amazing! My uncle is a prosecuting Attorney and, he's been since 1990. He watched the trial and, said that he was so impressed especially because he can remember so much without using any notes it's unbelievable! You can Google his name and, it tells you how long he's been a prosecuter and, his age, ect... very interesting.
😂I watched the trial and I agree he's an awsome prosecutor.
If he had participated in school with the meticulous thoroughness he devoted to planning his massacre, he might’ve been an honor student and, who knows, president one day. Instead, his actions make me wish our dear Old Sparky were still in use.
Presidential !? Well after what we saw in 2020 you could be onto something.
this person will be no loss to anyone except himself, hope he get a nice prison welcome. evil 'human being'
Better yet : V= R x A
@@Elo-hv3fw?
Anyone remember the old movie called, " The Bad Seed"? There is evil in this world. Many people don't want help no matter how much is available and they will bring you down if your not careful.
I remember this. Good correlation. I want to hope there is a part of him that wanted to be different. Too little too late unfortunately. Sadness for all affected by this.
The mother in that movie knows intuitively what has happened and makes the gut wrenching decision to take matter into her own hands. Powerful movie and still rings true, if not truer in this age of "Monster of the Week!"
Depends on which situation you are in. I can guarantee you his mom didn’t want him she didn’t care about how he would be born. I mean come on. They need to figure this out before this happens again.
We need to grow and learn on why these young men have these horrible thoughts and why their thinking the way they are. With these shooters that are still l alive I really hope they are trying to figure out a solution.
Obviously guns will never be taken away, not in this lifetime America. Let’s come together once and for all.
Wow. That was powerful. I think he was about to cry at the end.
When read out the names at the end, really got me 😥
To end his summation by saying the 17 names by memory was very powerful.
Amazing prosecutor! I commend him. I hope the jury has taken this all in and deliver the Justice these families need and deserve! Death penalty nothing less!
The amount of ads on this video is truly ridiculous.
the whole defense team has shown that they are just as messed up as he is.
They're clearly disgusted but still have to do their job as court ordered to do.
This prosecutor is 80 years old, reciting facts with absolute accuracy and skill. Incredible brain power.
These parents, community, classmates, jury, will never be the same. My heart breaks 💔 for the families and friends...RIP 🙏 to all victims and the wounded.
This prosecutor is incredible!
How can this prosecutor remember all of these details??? Wow im.impressed!
This prosecutor is amazing!!!
I think the families of the victims Cleary support the prosecution. I think it should be focused on that. As well as the defendant he can't even behave in jail attacking correction officers. Let him sit in a tiny cell by himself with no TV for 20 years. Than introduce him to the table.
It's clear he doesn't want the DP as hard as his team is fighting for him. He said he wanted DP but in actually he's hoping they'd do the opposite with life.
I think that there are a few of the parents that don’t 💯 put all blame on Nik. They know more than what was brought into court. The FBI dropped the ball big time. Had they investigated or forwarded the 13 1/2 minute hotline tip that was received on January 5, 2018, this whole incident would not have happened. FBI admitted their neglect and were sued by 40 parents and injured to the tune of $127.5 million. It is my belief that 2 or 3 jurors will vote life.
At plea bargain, nc said he would plead guilty if death penalty is out of the table and the prosecutor didn't accept that. Then his lawyer talked him out of 50/50%chance. Actually he wants to live.
They allow them access to tablets in prisons/jails. They can buy games and movies, and text people etc if they have the money.
They cant get in social media, but still they have it better then the piir families and kids that have to live with this forever
Interestingly, as of April, Florida death row inmates are now allowed to spend 20 hrs./ week in a day room with other prisoners, watch television, have access to multimedia kiosks, more access to phone calls, increased shower access and six hours/wk of outdoor activity. The changes were made as a result of a lawsuit brought by eight inmates claiming inhumane treatment. Permanent solitary confinement for death row inmates in Florida has been eliminated.
@@kimberlysmith7625
😮 horrendous
The jury members vote against the death penalty should be so ashamed of themselves
I bet it's a fked up Christian or Swinger her/himself
Not really
It was 11-1. They are talking about changing to simple majority 8-4 at least
Well said sir!
The prosecutor repeatedly muddled words throughout; the judge made the trial a laughing stock with complete disregard for the relatives sitting there watching this spectacle. The judge is a complete narcissistic weirdo, power mad. Botoxed up before the cameras, not a good look, absolutely bad behaviour.
As a Buddhist, I cannot condone the death penalty, although I certainly understand it. Having watched this trial from start to finish, I can say that objectively the state has the strongest argument and evidence in my opinion. The defense is having to fall back on appeals to emotion and a very sketchy "diagnosis" of fetal alcohol syndrome. I would be very surprised if the State loses this case, and if they do, I imagine it'll ultimately come down to one conscientious objector. After all, they only need one.
Yes, that only thing that can save Cruz is a juror who won't for the death penalty period. In that case, the verdict will be very very quick, probably only a couple of hours. The longer the verdict waits, the more more likely, Cruz is getting the Death Penalty.
I feel like in situations like this, the families and kids that were there should all be verified and allowed to each cast a vote of what they want...life/death and allow a judge to count them up and then whatever their outcome is the choice that should be handed down. IMO. They are the real ones that have to deal with this for the rest of their lives and I'm sure the sisters/brothers lives etc.
I'm not sure I could do a death vote myself either, but I also agree where I can understand it, especially here.
Plus the brown hair attorney for the state, flipping off cameras in the court room, while smirking with Nickolas when the judge ruled camera would be allowed in had and always will stick with me while watching the beginning of the proceedings here.
So heartbreaking and So unavoidable
Unfortunately there's no other way of disposing of a monster beside killing it. Buddha surely have mercy!
Regardless of the sentencing ...he won't last long alive.. not on dp or in prison ... this will be the happiest day for thousands of us 💕
I wish this case used ancient time punishments.
If you give me a baseball bat with this guy,
you'll be begging me to give him a clean kill after 10 minutes,
and you'll be surprised what new and innovating things can be done with a bat
Because you like to be just like him?
I have been listening to the closing by prosecutor and I find it completely doing the job . He is detailed, consistent and he gives his summary like he is telling the complete story to listeners the jury .
That silence was so impactful. He took those long, but short, moments to wipe out so many lives and effect so many families. The deafening silence was surreal.
I'm happy that this cod blooded state attorney lost his enthusiasm for capital punishment after the court sentenced the monster to life in prison! Good bless the 3 jury members!
It’s scary to see that the monster looks like a geek still in high school! So sorry for the victims and much love and support their families!
It's crazy that they dressed him up like that to manipulate the jury too. Dude is a grown man. I know plenty of people his age. Him trying to come off as small, childlike and meek is so sickening.
@@Rae777 sickening and also very forced
The glasses.... too much!!...
Okay 👍 I’m with you right 🙏
What really bothers me is Cruz shows no remorse whatsoever for doing what he did...no remorse at all. 😥
Wow. He energizes me as an older attorney
I love this prosecutor
What’s the most strange thing here is that nobody ever in the trial mentioned how during the first questioning that was ever conducted that lasted hours he would claim DEMONS DEMONS MADE ME DO IT. A behavioral analyst narrated the video and made it clear that he was faking it! The injustice infuriates me. He’s a far. A liar. No excuses
The reminders of the details involved.. the vest, the guitar case, the rounds, the alterations on the gun, etc etc. Things we don’t normally think about, but when this prep is illuminated, so powerful!
Although all these facts are 100% right, no one has ever argued them including Cruz and his defense. At no point has anyone from the defense not said that his acts were premeditated. It's actually irrelevant to if they can find mitigating factors. Agravating factors have already been fully established. So he's actuall going over old facts no one has argued against.
How dare he wish to go on living. What difference does it make anyway, he has nothing to live for.
Keeping him alive is a greater punishment, but killing him gets rid of the liability.
As long as he is alive, he is a potential trophy for the other inmates and a temptation which will bring out the dark side of the guards. We know he is guilty, it isnt 99.999999% sure its 100.00000000.
Excellent closing 👏
I can’t believe they have to sit there looking at their child’s cold blooded murderer.
Did they really have to show it again? Jury and parents already traumatised.
@@wheelchairgeek Ikr.
The horror that these monsters inflict on victims and their families is horrible. Listening to the DA's step by step recital is horrifying. I feel so bad for everyone.
Prayers for all the families having to relive this horrible evil
For the family's I can't begin to imagine. What I notice about the defendant is that he appears rather bored during this. Zero remorse. No feelings thoughts. Shocking
…there exists pure evil in this world…
The prosecution has been stellar. The defense has not impressed me. I was thinking about how Cruz said he wants to be dead. It placed me against the death penalty. Why give him what he wants? However, as someone mentioned the other day, he is also a danger to all in the prison. Because of this fact, I would vote for the death penalty. The problem is there is no right answer that will take away the pain the families will endure for their lifetime and it will never bring their loved ones back.
A "danger" to all in the prison? Hes doing life now with all the other boys doing life. Hes going were the heavy hitters are. And while they are doing life, they dont care about adding more. Also: hes a child killer. those and chomos are dead meat in such prisons. Hes not getting old there. He got a dead sentence.
Shooter boy sits there with that "non executive functioning" grin on his face. God have mercy on his soul, and God be with each of the jurors every step of the way. May justice be swift.
The way he researched previous mass shootings is what potential future ones will do to this one, and the outcome of this case just showed them that they could cause so much pain and loss, and still live out the rest of their lives
Remarkable memory.....Extremely talented and unrivaled details ......so very sad though. My sympathies to everyone involved in this horrendous crime. The first responders, officers, entire community. Just hearing this sickens me, I cannot fathom how anyone who was involved with this first hand manages to not have nightmares for years.
Michael Satz is such a fantastic prosecutor.
He was literally begging for the death penalty in the interrogation room. If anyone thinks the death penalty is worse than life they’re wrong. He checks out early, his suffering ends early and the family’s does not. He doesn’t get decades of reflecting of his own stupidly, hopelessness, torture from other inmates for killing children, constantly questioning when his life is finally going to end. Nope he gets to hit game over and have no experience to suffer in. *The death penalty isn’t a penalty* it’s a *solution* to *his* problem
I struggle with this all the time. I think a lot of people prefer the death penalty once they're dead they can't reenter society (and there's always that potential with life). But I remember one mass murderer (I think Timothy Mcvay) said he was excited to die so he wouldn't have to spend his life in prison.
It's all about balancing the punishment the family thinks is adequate and what's appropriate for the killer.
This guy is such a piece of dirt.
He wont be put into regular population. He will get his own room, with a tv, videos games, and access to other activities.
It's very unlikely he'd spend those decades reflecting on anything, it'll just be a new life he eventually adapts to. And he'll be in protective custody, so there's very little chance of any other prisoner getting to him. I get what you're saying, but the sort of life you and I would love him to have in there won't happen. The families won't ever fully get over the loss, but they'll at least have closure in the fact that the scumbag who did it isn't breathing, eating, laughing, gaming and socializing in there, and gets to see countless sunrises and sunsets that he took from all those victims.
That's why my vote is for death penalty.
Do you really think that keeping him alive would end the family's suffering? Knowing full well that he is residing in a cell laughing to himself about the things he did. You don't think that knowing this fact can do something to people? Maybe even mess with your head a little? Clearly the best course of action is to get rid of him, so that they can get some sort of relief. So that the monster of their nightmares is no more and that he can harm no one any longer.
@@mac2312 that’s not true! There are a lot of rumors about death row that it’s laughable…playtime is over once your own death row
How can you listen to this and think that guns are not a problem?
people want to blame individuals even while we live with the consequences everyday
Red SUVs are a problem
@@AL-pk4ij i would expect nothing less than a brain dead comment like this from you. congrats to living up to your rock bottom expectations.
The heartlessness from the defense team is chilling. How these people have anything to do with law and justice is beyond understanding.
This defence team were horrible people ....don't know how the families kept so calm
Well, the judge has her first death penalty case under her belt and boy was it a doozy. Been following the Waukesha trial and now catching up on this one. The defense team on this trial was not very professional . I hate to see grown people act that way. Expected to see it from Darrel brooks trial but not this one.
I didn’t believe in the death penalty before this horrific case. Amazing closing...very powerful and emotional.
I wonder if he’s afraid to die? I know all his victims were!
I agree with you. I bet her is terrified, and fortunately/unfortunately that it what he deserves.
He wants to die. That doesn’t mean his life should be spared though. We have to protect good people by putting down bad dogs like Cruz.
So it took this case for you to change your mind? This one above all others?
Yes!
@@lorrainebest1731 I'm so confused by this comment. Why would that be shocking? And what do you mean by "above all others?" It literally cant't get any worse than this?
Prosecutor and his team was absolutely phenomenal throughout this case! I do not think you could have gotten a better prosecutor and state defense as this team! They laid out one of the most organized, detailed, visceral case and cross examinations I think I have ever seen!!! It could not have been done any better -- period!!!
if they were so good they wouldn’t have lost
He did get choked up at the end
LOVE THAT MAN💚👍🏻🌟
It must have taken all the restraint the families could muster not to jump the bar and try and throttle the killer.
Hi 🙋🏽♀️ Carol, greetings from Germany
Mike Satz the prosecuter is incredible. How he remembered every single name and what happened. It's mind boggling how much he prepared and cared to see justice being served. This is someone who really took this to heart. It's mind boggling. I could see this in my mind as he spoke. I can't deal with it as I write this. I cannot imagine how the parents and families feel.. It's so horrific...I am beside myself for the survivors also. The pain...
This has to stop... I just don't have words good enough.
I am so sorry for the families... So very sorry
I have said it before but I'm goin to say..total respect for Mr Satz,
He's brilliant x I'm so pleased with how he summed up. Reminding everyone the despicable x wicked crime nc committed, killing 17 x wounding 17. So hard on the poor families but the jury needs to hear this.
He even chose that day Valentines day so every parent now will remember on that day, when they should be enjoying a card from their partners, why should taxpayers pay for his 3 meals a day. In this case DP.
The defense attorneys would not watch the videos! They should be made to watch all the videos before they do their closing! They are all in denial! They are detached and just doing a job and not a good job at that!