Parkland Victim's Sister Meghan Petty Gives Final Statement Before Parkland Shooter's Sentencing
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- Опубликовано: 31 окт 2022
- Victims’ families get their final say in court prior to the sentencing of the Parkland school shooter. The statements follow a nearly three-month trial, after which a jury of seven men and five women could not unanimously agree on the death penalty for the convicted killer, resulting in a life sentence.
"We coddle, protect, and even reward weakness and evil." Well said.
😢true
This speech sounds like something someone would say right before being recruited by Batman. And I can't blame her. My life has been a living hell, and I would never hurt anyone. I understand that abuse can make people mean, and change them, but there is no excuse for this. None. Even if a holocaust survivor went on a killing spree, it would be their responsibility. I'm against the death penalty because I don't like government having that power, but hearing these victims speak out has made me question my own beliefs.
@@dishonoredundead comics were written in light of real life situations. It has been another way to weight out justice and evil in society. So makes sense she speaks from her truth. She has lived in injustice.
Yep. It's a very sad state of affairs.
Abortion must be legal , this guy is the product of a broken society and a broken family . Even his mom loved him so what we expect?
“He gets daily meals, a roof over his head, and a bed to sleep in now. My sisters body is food for carrion, her roof is six feet of dirt, and her bed is a coffin.”
Such a powerful statement 😭
Food for Karrion Kross!
@@CuriousGeorgeFloyd “Food for carrion” is what they call an idiom. You should look it up sometime. I have neither the time nor the crayons to explain it to you. Have a nice day 😃
Gosh saw raw breaks my heart 💔 She really explains it so well .
Unreal. Very powerful
@@daynajordan5296 See, Nick isn't really a bad Guy after all.
Sure, He may have killed a handful of kids, But kids are expendable, It was for a greater cause....
To feed all the hungry little critters and creatures below!
But seriously, I don't know why She's so upset by all of this....
From what I've heard, Nick has actually had a pretty easy go in Jail up to this point as other inmates tend to look out for Him.
As far as Prison goes, Many People have great memories from their time incarcerated and really grow to feel almost like family with many they are locked up with.
Sure, The Judge tried to get over on Him with the whole commissary thing, But other inmates will happily allow Him to have funds sent to their account to avoid that restitution.
People do that all the time!
So, Like I said, It's not all that bad.
She shouldn't be so sad, Her "Thank You" Speech to Him should have been happier.
Like this- "He gets daily meals, a roof over His cute head, and a bed to sleep in now 😃. My Sisters body is food for Karrion Kross, Her roof is six feet of dirt, and Her bed is a coffin 🤣"
It's just like She said, She can also visit Him now.
Instead of pooping on Her sisters grave, She can simply go Thank Nick in person!
It's not bad!
“17 lives are worth nothing if you can make up enough excuses for your actions”
This ☝️
Politicians murdered more lol yet no consequences sooooooo….
I'm glad she chose to speak, she said a lot things that needed to be heard.
no lol
@@troythedeconstructionist1382uh, yeah actually. She spoke the truth..
Meghan Petty has a real talent in writing. Her statement is unbelievably powerful. My heart sank when she said that her sister’s bed is a coffin 💔
Did you notice the prosecution lawyer (old male) has tears in his eyes and a few times, his lips were moving like he tried to stop crying inside. I sobbed and cried listening to her. So real and raw emotions. I am so sorry for your loss. Hopefully time will heal. I lost my son by suicide, it has been over 5 yrs and I am still dealing with the loss of my child. I understand the painful ordeal of losing a child, a parent should never have to bury their child.
@@BriteImpressions1 I am so sorry about your son. I can’t even imagine how hard it must be to deal with that loss. God bless you & keep you in peace💜
@@Lovepeacejoy.. Much appreciated and thank you for support. I love your screen name. Love. Peace. Joy. Did you listen to Meghan who lost her 14 years old baby sister? I could not stop crying. I feel very sad for what the families have to relive it and talk about it in court. Hopefully they find love, peace and joy soon. Again, thank you.
@@BriteImpressions1 Thank you. Yes, I did listen to Meagan about her little sister. That was so 💔 The pain That these families have had to endure. You can really feel their pain. I hope that their lives will improve after this and they’ll be able to live again!
@@BriteImpressions1 i did notice that! I’m sending you so much love, I’m so sorry for the loss of your precious son. I can’t even imagine…I’ll pray for you ❤️
What an eloquent statement honoring your sister. You are a powerful warrior woman. Thank you.
Well said!!!!
A powerful warrior!!!
I feel for her, but please don't start with the "warrior women" stuff.
@@javedikram9499
You're a pathetic virg1n
That look on Mrs. McNeil’s face is absolutely disgusting!! By her facial expression, we can definitely tell that she doesn’t care one bit!
What an incredibly brave girl. I’m sorry justice didn’t prevail. The one juror who voted against the death penalty is a disgraceful human being!
3 jurors actually
@@harold7089 na I think they just said that so it wouldn’t look so bad on the 1
What would've been gained had he been executed? Hopefully he's to suffer for his miserable life rather than getting off easy. Incredible calling a juror disgraceful for not wanting a death sentence. But hey, maybe that's my logical non-American brain.
Stop attacking Jury, just because you feel more should've been done!
Shame on this juror!!!! I pray she is haunted every night over her decision!
I cried with her. She did so good. I would be proud to have her as my sister, standing up for my memory. I’m so sorry. My prayers are with the families.
Me too. I can’t stop crying.💕
Man it’s so sad to listen to her isn’t it? God bless all the families x
I started crying right away
CRY ME A RIVER!
She did an excellent job of speaking truth.
She is a rock star and she is 100% correct
Such a shame isn’t it? I don’t cry and the pain in this young ladies voice nearly reduced me to tears 😢❤
You just want to smash a guitar on her head for making that speech.
@@mattdoliver1984
You keep buttering up women like a desperate creep. Stop that.
@@loveofmangos001 the F you on about? Butter up who? That’s just weird dude? The kids lost family and you think I’m trying to get onto her or something?
Not only did she face her baby sister’s murderer, but she also faced our broken justice system, and did so with strength and composure. What a resilient young lady. Her voice made a difference. Elena’s memory will not be forgotten🤍
This young woman did such an amazing job speaking for her sister and her family. Prayers to all these families. I hope prison justice is served swiftly and painfully for the monster that did this.
He won’t live very long in prison, justice will come in unimaginable ways.
@@flowerpower4065 Hope your right, that maggot deserves the death penalty
Considering the extreme severity of the case, If this scumbag opens his mouth in Prison he's going to die.
Jessica, it’s really a shame that our current president doesn’t support the death penalty. Everything would be perfect if he did! It’s really a huge shame! 😢😢
This young lady should be so proud of herself for standing up for her sister's honor and memory! This was exactly what a victim impact statement is about - so heartwrenching!
Yes. VERY PROUD of this Beautiful, STRONG AND BRAVE Young woman. You have done your little sister PROUD Meghan. I praise you and your courage.
Her statement is so real and raw I have chills. Bless her bravery and strength.
This is what dignity and bravery looks like
Exactly! Dignity always prevails.
What a brave young woman!!! My heart breaks for all family’s involved!
What a powerful impact statement. My heart breaks for her and all the families.
"What we've been told here is 17 lives mean nothing when you can make enough excuses for your actions." Wow. That is profound and brilliantly stated.
Wow. As a sister… this was so wonderfully spoken and I cannot even fathom this pain. This woman has more strength in her pinkie finger than most people will ever have in their life.
Absolutely incredibly powerful statement. Cannot help but cry listening to this.
I am still deeply saddened my heart goes out to everyone especially this young lady. It should of never happened! We need stronger smarter wiser loving AMERICANS!
She did so very well in expressing her grief, trauma and feelings.
As a mom who had to give victim impact statements in my kids school shooting with 2 shooter, bravo. You did great sis. Here for you if you need anything. ❤️
Sending genuine thoughts and love to you and your family for having to go through something so awful!!!I just can’t wrap my mind around that this is reality and that this is what all our precious kids are up against !!!
Praying for you 🙏
"I didn't want to give YOU the opportunity to enjoy more of our family's suffering. " What powerful & profound words. She nailed it perfectly through her intense pain & grief. It's exactly what he gets off on but I'm glad she spoke her heart. I've heard/seen him described as an "animal".. but there are NO animals on this planet as horrendously evil as this .. can't even say the words. I'm just sick listening to these families.
Take your mask off!!!!! This jury failed. This was no doubt a death penalty verdict. So very sorry for the families of the victims. He should not have been given any mercy at all.
Should’ve told that to fauci about 3 years ago
@@PrincipalProductions I lost three family members. I guess you were luckier than me.
I agree that Nick didn’t deserve any mercy.
@@PrincipalProductions get out of here.
When she said that despite that she’s lost so many people from such a young age, and wasn’t weak enough to hurt other people, I feel that. I was severely bullied. I’ve lost 11 people, from illness and sudden deaths, but not once have I ever considered doing what he has done to those poor kids…
I’m so sorry you lost your dear sister and I’m sending love to her up there ❤
You’re strong, you’re beautiful and your sister would be so INCREDIBLY PROUD! Sending you all of my love ❤️
This young woman is a hero in every sense of the word. God bless and sustain her. I hope the court and world hears her.
By Far the most Honest and most Sincere of ALL the victim impact statements , covering every emotional spectrum and it's effect on her personally and society 👍
For me, this is the best statement of this and any other trial I've seen - the language is superbly thought out and precise. Eloquent, memorable and touching and yet poetic, too. This is in contrast to the indignant, meandering showboating of other statements. This is a fitting and heartfelt tribute to her sister.
Agree, it describes every nasty murderer.
I agree! She made me tear up
She is amazing!
💐🕊you are not weak nor a coward. You are the strongest human I have ever witnessed. You have honoured your beautiful baby sister. 🕊 powerful, moving and so intelligent. Thankyou for sharing a piece of your broken heart 💔 I will carry your words forever in my heart and pray for healing in yours. ❤️💐🕊
Showboating of other statements? My god come on. Showboating during their kids impact statement. Come on, be better
Meghan just broke my heart, I admire her strength incredibly. I send her and her family my love and light
She has put all of this so eloquently.
Very well said young lady 🙏🏼
My sincere condolences 🇬🇧
This one brought me to tears. As the oldest sister of 2 little sisters whom I love with all my heart, I don't know if I could survive what Meghan has. She and the other 16 families are stronger than I imagine I would ever be.
hers is the best statement by far. She really hit the nail in the head, calling out the cowardly little freak.
Meghan, thank you for using your incredibly brave voice. If only the jurors heard that before their decision. You are my hero. I am so deeply sorry for your loss. ❤
Anyone who opposes the death penalty in any and all cases should be forced to respond to this young woman’s statement.
She's just processing her grief. Although she's right to be angry, she's wrong about the death penalty. His life isn't worth more than the victims, and vice versa. That might be hard to accept, but that's why victims are not given the right to be judge, jury and executioner. This was never a win or lose case for them. I feel bad they were convinced otherwise. Cruz confessed and the only options were life w/o parole and death. He was always going to die in prison, regardless of the verdict.
@@mynightmare3798 he should have gotten the death penalty. The law is far too soft.Pure evil is not equal.
@@emlee5905 If you believe life w/o possibility of parole is soft, then "evil" doesn't only exist within him. Calm down, you would have forgotten about his existence long before he's executed, if it happened at all.
@@mynightmare3798 His life was forfeited after he walked into the school and started shooting. Yes, she feels grief but she also feels violated all over again each time she thinks about her sister not breathing but this monster is breathing.
@@Kaibo101 We can all empathize with her feelings. However, killing him doesn't bring back the dead, and clearly, death isn't the same as closure. One day, I hope his worthless existence behind bars, or his death behind bars, doesn't have any impact on her life. That's closure. You said it best, his life is already over.
Wow. What a powerful testimony. So beautifully and eloquently written. So freaking sad. 😢
This was rough. She's a brave & strong young woman.
This young woman is incredibly brave. I wish i could give her a hug
You the type to try and hug these people bleeding out with bullet wounds
I wish I could give her a penny and dance like a clown.
You cannot even imagine what the pain and suffering these families have gone through. A courageous young lady to speck the way she did. Thinking of all the families affected by this terrible evil in that room. God bless them.🇬🇧🇬🇧
This was well written and lucid, and beautifully presented. If this young lady doesn't get your attention about the mental illness loophole in our criminal justice system, then I don't know what will.
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" Mental illness loophole" what planet are you on in most I would say 99% of death penalty cases a mental illness defense is thrown out pretty much all the the time this cade will not make a precedence besides no one ever think gees I might get the death penalty if I committed a felony.
Meghan, my heart goes out to you and your family! Your words were so eloquent and rang so true. Your sister would be very proud of you.
What an eloquent heart breaking speech. May God bring you comfort.
When she mentioned cracking jokes with her sister I just wept. Such a brave statement eloquently put.
This was theee most touching, touching, and saddest statements I've ever seen. I'm so sorry for all the victims and their families. 😭😭😭💔💔💔🙏🙏🙏
Your eloquence and strength and love for your sister was not missed, Meghan. I hope your words ring in his ears loud and long.
God bless you Meghan, that took incredible strength.
All these poor families. God be with them! ThIs young woman is so brave and spoke important feelings and words.
I'm having a hard time. Why wasn't God with the children he murdered?
@@rubytuesday7653 It’s absolutely terrible. You have to remember God has given all people “Free Will”. It is a gift. We can choose to use our hands for good or for evil. God was also grieved. What this man did was pure evil. God’s response, He sent Jesus who took all our sins upon Himself on the cross. Because of Jesus death and resurrection, we can find forgiveness. But humans again have free will. I have NO doubt God will judge this young man. We all will stand before God and some people will suffer a faith that we cannot imagine. God is a righteous and fair Judge. He is loving and even in the most horrific circumstances beyond our understanding, He is there.
That was a very powerful raw emotional truthful heart felt statement
I think this was the most powerful victim impact statement. She’s the same age, went through similar struggles, and has the strength to tell this monster like it is; he is a COWARD for using his struggles as an excuse to go crazy. We all go through struggles, yet we don’t use that as an excuse to become a menace to society.
Not once I’ve seen him show a little bit of compassion or regret. He looks like he doesn’t care. She has made me cry a river of tears and I had to come back with tears in my eyes to write a comment.
He is a sociopath. They have no remorse . He was cruel to others and animals all his life .
Unfortunately, such beautiful feelings and words are lost on "twisted little freaks", sociopaths & psychopaths like this specimen.
What a beautiful speech. So eloquent. So heartbreaking.
Her victim statement was so eloquent, respectfully and with so much emotion put into words. May your memories of your baby sister ease the pain her murder has caused. Though he lives may justice and karma be seen and felt.
My heart goes out to these families. I can't imagine what kind of excruciating hurt they have to live with.
Holy cow! What an amazing statement! She nailed it! Wow!
When she described where her sister ‘sleeps’ I lost it 🥺
Great job she did an awesome job honoring her sister. Her words of expression was on
Point. I hope they keep him up at night were he is never able to get a peaceful night sleep. 🙏🙏
What a STRONG young woman… Beautifully said…God Bless you and your family…. 💜✝️
I’m glad she spoke the truth about twisted little freaks.
All I could do is cry. I'm so sorry for your loss
That was the absolute best impact statement I've ever heard. This young lady is brave. I've lost a sister to murder and understand my dear. It gets easier. God Bless You. And your family.
Maxs statement was also amazing. It’s heartbreaking that they have to do this.
I'm being cried and cried all day today with this trial 😪 and she brought my tears more harder then every one else she is a BRAVE YOUNG WOMAN.
What a strong caring Loving older sister and a young lady whose heart has been broken into a million pieces. Said it better than I have ever heard. She was right on so many levels. My prayers go out to her and all of the family members involved, even his
It’s crazy to think that puny little punk was able to create such heartache and brutality. I feel so terrible for the victims especially this young lady, I couldn’t imagine losing my little brother to murder and having to them look at that person withought being able to hurt them. I’m sorry to all the victims for their loss.
Eloquent. 100% correct. She and her sister deserved so much better. Nobody but the people paid to defend him, his devastated family and some sick-os have sympathy with his side. We are all standing with you.
I cant even imagine losing my little sister, let alone to something like this. The pain this young woman is feeling is incredibly difficult. Im so sorry for your loss 💕
My heart breaks for this girl and the rest of the families as they have to relive this horrible Act these victims didn't get a chance to live out their life now the system is sending him away for the rest of his life but he still gets to wake up every morning
This is so devastating. She sounds so much older than her years, her pain is palpable. Incredibly courageous person, but I wish she didn't have to be.
I commend this young lady. Seeing her shaking and doing her best to speak got me in the feels. God bless you and your family.
Her previous statement made me cry. This one made me bawl my eyes out. Her words are so powerful and so painful to hear.
She is 100% right, those jurors who turned over the majority vote deserve to go through what every single one of these families do. You FAILED jury!! I hope karma gets the defendant, his attorneys and that pathetic jury!
Karma? He surrendered, he doesn't deserve the death penalty.
Or you want to send a message to the 100+ school shooters we will always have each year that the only way out is death?
She's just processing her grief and she's right to feel angry. However, she's wrong about the death penalty. I doubt she would have felt better if he escaped justice by taking his own life. The jury is NOT at fault. This wasn't a win or lose case for the families. He confessed and the only options were life w/o parole and the death penalty.
@@Shadow__133 He'll be tortured (By guards & inmates alike) & likely killed in prison so, it doesn't matter.
@@Shadow__133 he did not surrender! He was caught. And yes, if they choose to take a gun to school and take lives, they should expect to lose their own.
@@mommaLaughing I disagree 🤷♂️.
I'd rather they surrender alive than go all guns blazing to the end Waco style. And now he is going to have his whole life to regret.
I don’t think I’ve ever listened to anything more painful or powerful. God bless you Megan ❤
Incredible strength by this courageous young woman! May God help you and comfort you.🙏
Today, it is hard to hear each and every loved one of the victims describe their pain and suffering as the results of this tragedy and the final verdicts. I am so sorry for your losses. I pray for all of you and your loved ones, friends and communities that are affected by this pain. I cried and have not stopped crying. RIP angels.
Wow that was powerful. I am glad she decided to share her truth.
I'm so proud of the victim sister for telling how she felt the lost of her sister from her heart, the lost was very painful. And how the murderer get life in prison. Justice was not serve.
Incredibly powerful. I'm glad she was able to say what she did. This is awful.
She is the definition of courage.
This hit hard!!! God bless you baby girl🙏🏼❤️
Well said 👏🏻 So sad for you, stay strong💝
This is honestly the best speech out of all of them I've heard so far. They're all great and I'm not trying to make it a competition, everyone grieves in their own way. But this one was just so eloquently spoken and so raw, I really felt her emotion and the writing was just beautiful. And she almost didn't come and say it? Wow, thank you because I'm glad you did.
This was so hard to listen to. I’m hurt and can’t stop crying. Thank God this young woman had the strength to give this speech. I didn’t even have the strength to listen to it without breaking down. I feel so bad for all of the families & the pain they’re having to live with. This is so unfair & all that this young woman spoke is very true. I can’t believe there’s a dry eye in this courtroom.
You did a great job speaking on your sister’s behalf. Even though the trail outcome wasn’t what you hoped for, please take solice in knowing that the defendant will likely not have a moment of peace in prison. When all is said and done, he will probably wish he got the punishment he should have gotten.
I wrote the following, while pondering the composure and eloquence of Meghan Petty, big sister to Alaina Petty, who was killed on that horrible day. :(
Beautiful Big Sister
It is rare to witness such purity of word,
wherein so much depth of everything
is palpable, when it's heard.
The way you displayed your being,
with so much harnessed thought,
bearing the heart of a sister,
in such horrible trauma, caught,
while delivering with such focus
and power worth echo through ages,
as your love gave artisan craft
to the love for your sister that rages.
Your ability to share what is true,
as you translate it through your eyes,
matured on the anvil pain,
to surgically scalpel disguise,
is glowing evidence of the quality
of sister you were and are.
That you were ever a wing who shielded her,
you can be sure you were her star.
I do not pretend to write anything
that can minimize your pain
or reduce the tears you are sure to cry
throughout the years you remain,
but I noticed you worthy of a poet's applause
for what would make a little sister proud,
as you gave a gift to the World,
by pouring your soul, out loud.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
alumni of Sandy Hook and Survivor of two bullets,,
Joseph Stegner
March 26th, 2023
Brave and strong young lady that understands life and loss. The world needs more people like Meghan.
This poor girl is broken , as they all are, my prayers are with her .
My heart is tore out of my chest listening to this .
I’m glad she was able to speak up and get through her speech. And it was clear, concise, strong and deliberate.
This brought me to tears. She was so brave to speak the truth and also know our justice system is a joke.
Dear Meghan you spoke very well. I feel soso sorry for you loss😰 feel hugged and all the best for you that you find a way to deal with this pain🕊prayers for you and your family🙏🕯
Her statement gave me chills. She moved the whole room. The judge speaking at the end was the icing on the cake. I have not heard her stop one of the family members to give her condolences.
Truth has a voice through this is amazing young woman having lost 15 members of her family to untimely and tragic deaths is totally unbearable. Well done for standing up to bullish EVIL.
Wow! This brave young lady is so articulate in expressing her sorrow! She said it so discreetly, descriptive abundantly well! At 59 yrs olds I don’t think I could have been so brave! I hope she gets some peace knowing her statement has impacted the world!
This young lady is my Hero! She is Brave, Courageous, Intelligent, and Articulate. I wish she was running for Governor, Senator, Supreme Court Justice, or President of the United States! She would have my vote for her honesty, care, and concern that justice FINALLY be served! May her words reverberate throughout the world!!!
A truly brave young lady. I am so sorry for your loss.
Sorry for your loss. Stay strong young lady.
what a brave young woman. she is so right
What a woman. She is strong, articulate and inspiring. I am so sorry for her pain.
What a lady! So direct and exact truths! In such emotion as well
Such a brave,strong women. What a powerful statement. Praying for strength and guidance for her and all victims families💔❤️