Accused killer Ronnie Oneal III cross-examines his son at murder trial

The now 11-year-old son of Ronnie Oneal III told the Tampa Bay area jury what he remembers from the evening of March 18, 2018. It's the night Oneal, of Riverview, is accused of gunning down the boy's mother with a 12-gage shotgun and, according to testimony, even trying to recruit his son to help. If convicted in the double murder trial, Oneal faces the death penalty. Oneal is representing himself without a defense attorney. bit.ly/2S557UM
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[@charsuniverse8720]

To know you're guilty and then putting your child through further trauma by cross examining him, is beyond evil.

[@catastrophic8380]

Facts!!

[@BeeFabKee]

That part…plead guilty and move on 🙄 #ihateithere that poor baby 🙏🏾

[@jadedjaneza8189]

He's a narcissistic psychopath, so what do you expect.

[@dmarie9491]

✝️🌹👑💜 This Child is One Of The Most Strongest & Bravest Kids Ever, To Have To Be Repeatedly Traumatized & Face His Father The Devil Himself! Sadly, He was The Only Witness sO He Needed To Do This So That There Would Be Justice For Himself & His Mom/ Sister! DEATH TO THE MONSTROUS EVIL FREAK! ROT IN HELL!!! ✝️🎼Lo❤e & Peace To The Child Now & Forever🙏

[@alkintugsal7563]

He is evil for sure he wouldn’t be able to do what he did if he wasn’t.

[@calicojack5623]

He hesitated on how many sisters he had because he wasn’t sure if he had to count his one that passed away: poor son, my heart breaks for him

[@j-deebaker9792]

I was thinking the same.

[@poshposh1091]

I was thinking the same

[@gavinpitman1636]

God will give that boy the world like he deserves I know it 🙂😔

[@calicojack5623]

@@gavinpitman1636 I pray you’re right mannnn

[@NotSoTypikal]

😭😭😭💔💔💔

[@10germangurl]

He is questioning this child as if he only wants to traumatize him again . My heart goes out to this little guy.

[@juanelcubanopromotions1377]

Am i the only one that thinks this guy would have made a great lawyer. Regardless of guilt, in a legal sense, he's creating reasonable doubt. He's on point with his technique.

[@scentlessapprentice88]

@Jaun he asks good questions. It's not as difficult to do when you were present for the crime. You already know the answers. He throws doubt out there for sure. Still it isn't enough for me personally.

[@scentlessapprentice88]

@jaun he's def on point with his technique. I'll agree with you there for sure.

[@SuperBerya]

He has to get the responses enough to make a life or death sentence. It has to happen.

[@ambarlee717]

He got adopted by a white family ❤ they preach black lives matter but to good people all lives do. Racist people scream black lives matter

[@chloerodgers692]

Son still said “good to see you too”……unbelievable heart with this kid.

[@mrsmarvdeep]

I feel like he probably didn't know what else to say.

[@jacquehoosier6597]

So so sad! Poor baby ❤

[@itachiuchiha5035]

Facts

[@yourfavoriteopp7258]

Some times you just love your dad 😔💔

[@killyouwithfire]

Dude just stalling his life sentence, boy quit playing and get in that cell

[@Ellienollie]

Technically he is fighting for life sentence vs death penalty

[@Christophero]

@@Ellienollie does his state allow death penalty?

[@corazoncubano5372]

@@Christophero Florida is death penalty state. They use both the electric chair and lethal injection.

[@moonshinetarot7763]

Lol well said

[@patstaysuckafreeboss8006]

He needs to be taken into the deep wilderness and dealt with the old fashioned way

[@cherneyamhara6698]

While I understand he is representing himself, I am shocked this man was legally able to question this boy, after all the allegations. Seems traumatizing.

[@natalee217]

It really does

[@paulapalacz6477]

Yeah it should be a psychologist who question the child and the father shouldn’t be present. It’s not right.

[@PercheronAppLVR]

Ted bundy

[@nkemijeh7264]

Very traumatizing

[@maxinemctarlane5973]

I agree it made so angry he was trying to call you boy a liar

[@w9ill856]

Imagine your mom and sister being murdered by your dad and having your dad try to kill you and then having your dad cross examine you in court. That poor kid

[@adeyemiadams2290]

Everybody's a gangster until the inmates find out you killed a child.

[@irenerandazzo4206]

UPDATE: the cop who responded when this boys family was shot ended up adopting him. He is now a member of his family and he is treated with all the care and love he needs. His adopted mom loved him as soon as she saw him. He is doing much better, I am very happy for him. I actually came here from the video where it said the boy was adopted and is now much happier.

[@jaylahupshaw358]

Yes me too his outcome will be awesome as long as he follows there rules & directions ♥️ he sounds very respectful 💯c this is a sick world

[@Erenyaegerbernardin]

We've been knowing that. Thanks for the late update. Why dont you update us on why his grandma did adopt him

[@meaganwest9898]

@@Erenyaegerbernardin I've just now heard of this and I'm sure I'm not the only one. Also why don't u seek out the answer from the grandmother instead of asking someone else to do it? Stop being rude while she is giving info she knows. All that matters is this baby is healing and with an amazing family now.

[@donnadigiacomo8739]

Yes I heard So great for him. Thank God g

[@SavannahHybridCubs]

Praise god for that. My heart hurts after listening to this.

[@paulcarpenter7844]

This kid has strength most men dont know I hope he has a good life after this

[@koltred]

thats not strength dude i understand you feel bad for the kid but hes too young to understand the situation and its too early to tell how its going to impact him for the rest of his life. if were gonna be positive lets combine it with truth and logic so were not patting eachother on the back for nothing because thats all it takes for evil to dominate us

[@paulcarpenter7844]

Yeah you got a point but it happened when he was 9 the court video was when he was 12 so I call that strength

[@JayTX.]

Hes stronger than I could ever be through this

[@shawnboahene5231]

Indeed. Pray for this child

[@Prosodyy]

@@paulcarpenter7844 8/11🤦🏾‍♂️

[@AliciaMarchant]

I cannot believe, CANNOT BELIEVE, he was allowed to cross examine his victim smh

[@loria.buttsesquire3867]

He has the Constitutional right to cross examine the witnesses against him because he chose to represented himself.

[@archerzzy]

@@loria.buttsesquire3867confrontation clause

[@janeabailey3361]

​@@loria.buttsesquire3867we understand that. It's still disgusting regardless.

[@jamelaivery1462]

It’s almost as if he’s enjoying questioning his son. This is pure disgusting and inhuman. Knowing he tried to kill him. Then questioning him as if he didn’t do what he did is blowing my mind.

[@Cecelovesbirdie]

Yesss! Thats what I thought too that he’s enjoying it

[@nathancole5158]

Seems like he’s trying to ask questions in a way to illicit sympathy from the kid. Like “come on son, I’m your dad, tell these people I’m not guilty”

[@karenledbetter9173]

yall r so ignorant. he's trying to show that the boys answers aren't consistent with original documentation

[@karenledbetter9173]

none of his emotions show enjoyment. yall r so ignorant

[@habibi_diablo]

​@@karenledbetter9173exactly!!! Most of his answers were the opposite to that of documentation

[@lyss3607]

He’s trying to manipulate this poor boy by asking if he remembers doing father/son things with him in an attempt to get the child to think about the good times they’ve shared. Essentially hoping he’d feel bad. That is so disgusting

[@NiecyYoungTV]

Exactly!! its so disgusting

[@sashayebrewer5371]

Total narcissist🤬🤬🤬

[@CL-hl8ui]

Absolutely sick

[@sunmi2539]

Such a narcissist smh

[@darthvadeth6290]

a black king

[@mexicomama777]

This sweet, precious boy has a service animal for the trauma his “father” left stained on him. I hate the fact he had to be cross examined by the filthy poor excuse of a human being but he was so eloquent, clear and collected. I’m proud of him for not being intimidated.

[@ccorleans3063]

💔😢Oh My Goodness I’m just listening to that part he has his service dog with him poor baby I just can not get over how selfish and cruel the “father” really is pure evil makes me sick he got to cross examine this child shame on him I agree with you I’m also proud of him you are right he was not intimidated like I thought he would be ❤️

[@eviedechant]

How can the law allow this? It should be totally illegal for a perp to be allowed to question his victim!! Especially a child! No child is going to remember the exact details under these traumatic circumstances!

[@eviedechant]

Even adults suffer amnesia under great traumatic events

[@mexicomama777]

@@eviedechant I completely agree. No matter how calm the boy’s exterior may be, I don’t doubt for a second this is triggering so many memories and feelings. I wish there was another way they could’ve went about this.

[@mexicomama777]

@@ccorleans3063 I had to go back and listen just to catch onto the dog part. We see women and men who are raped, abused, attacked, etc and due to their severity of their ptsd they have these service animals... but an 11 year old child. And to know the background as to why he has Tibet (the dog) is truly sickening. That’s severe as it gets. His sister was autistic too. That’s something else I didn’t know. I have to watch this bit by bit, not in one sitting. It’s too much to process.

[@kayladavis7140]

You can tell the judge feels so bad about the boy being questioned.

[@jeovanniperez3949]

That judge looked so mad at the “father”

[@noreenmountain9405]

The courts should never have allowed this to happen! At most he could have submitted questions to have a third party ask but this is despicable 😮

[@loria.buttsesquire3867]

Please understand that the Judge has a duty to uphold tge Constitution. The defendant represented himself, so he is well within his rights to cross-examine his own son, who is also a victim, testifying against him.

[@enragedghandi]

Yeah… we all feel this for sure, I agree with you… but the constitution must be preserved for all… if not… then we dance on the fault line of tyranny if we only allow certain humans freedoms… 🥺

[@WavyMidnight]

@@loria.buttsesquire3867 Could have cross-examined via video cam in another room. No?

[@caligirlNita94803]

When that baby said, it's good to see you too. I know it hurt him to respond with that answer. He was still respectful. This is a smart baby. He answered better than adults. I'm so sorry he , his mom and sister had to experience that.

[@duyguk.4097]

i had tears in my eyes in the moment he said that.. that makes me so sad

[@caligirlNita94803]

@@duyguk.4097 I was tornup when he asked did hurt you, how.... You stabbed me. That baby was hurt, angry and probably confused.

[@newdestiny3371]

Im sure he still loves his father and probably forgave him. Love is strong when unconditional... however that doesn't mean he want to be around him

[@suzanneceresnik2808]

@@duyguk.4097 I felt the same way. God bless this boy.

[@caligirlNita94803]

@@newdestiny3371 I agree

[@ruthbranch6123]

Young man...one day you will look up this court trial. Remember how strong you were in the face of pure evil. Always remember that God loves you and So do we. You are so strong and intelligent. You will go very far in life

[@LoveMeAsBigAsTheUniverse]

This is so true🥺❤️

[@BLane-xr1ic]

Amen ❤

[@dicey8928]

If I win the lottery I will split it with you 💯 your a warrior young man and I'm sorry you had to experience the horrible horror that night I wish you all the luck and love in the world 🌎😔💔

[@geegee2720]

This is so sad to make him relive that horrific night.

[@kat-hl4ql]

young man, i hope you see this comment one day. i cannot fathom anything you endured, and the trauma you dealt with afterwards. i hope you found some type of peace. i hope you live a good life.

[@davidcarrasco2709]

Imagine as a child being a key witness in your own fathers murder trial and to top it off you have to take the stand while your own father calls you a liar in front of a courtroom full of people. Absolutely tragic story for this young boy and I hope he can fully recover from this very traumatic experience he's been through. His "father" will rot in hell.

[@conspiraciesexposed7760]

He made him shoot his mom

[@davidcarrasco2709]

@@conspiraciesexposed7760 fr the father is the lowest scum of the Earth, and I have no doubt he will get what is comin to him in this world or the next.

[@goldenamil2131]

@@conspiraciesexposed7760 wait really 😢

[@juanelcubanopromotions1377]

How about something worse. Testifying against your father and being the key witness testimony that wins him the death penalty. Imagine losing Mom, sister and killing your Dad, that would destroy a child. I mean dad might as well be dead, he will never breathe air as a free man again.

[@superghost86]

​@@goldenamil2131no

[@magic-negro]

THE LOOK ON THE JUDGE FACE🤣🤣🤣🤣💀💀💀💀

[@avauncesmith5721]

She like hurry this up! I have to get to Starbucks

[@zoetoopoze1605]

the judge is soooo fed up 😂 she’s lookin like “this is so pointless you already have life!”

[@therealstoryofreligion6575]

The way she is looking at him I’m shocked that he didn’t burst into flames.

[@eric15024]

he got 3 lifes plus 60 years .... hallelujah

[@eric15024]

@@therealstoryofreligion6575 she was tryin and hoping lol

[@aridoesit247]

This was the exact part where she decided to add the other two life sentences 😂…cause wtf is this? 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@jfreem1984]

Right. I'm fed up watching, even the state is over it.

[@grymgaming5541]

hes trying to back this child into a corner, and this young man will not let it happen, i hope fortune and love shines down on this child.

[@midnighttennessee8904]

24/7 365 × 💯

[@kaymefinley-peeples1227]

I agree with you 100%

[@j-deebaker9792]

AGREE

[@ButterCookie1984]

No. He is rightfully questioning his accuser.

[@JennyyxBbyy]

Such a strong little guy :(

[@johntcastillo12]

This is heartbreaking man. Seriously started to tear up. The kid is repeating a grade because of all this. I hope that he is able to accomplish a lot in his life.

[@infinitybless7132]

God will watch over him and has already with him being adopted by the detectives 🕵️‍♀️ family. Blessings!!!

[@morganafreeman6454]

I think he had a lot of much bigger worries than repeating a grade after his mom and sibling were murdered by his own father.

[@MzClementine]

@@infinitybless7132 Oh that's such good news. I'm happy a family within the law adopted him. Not only will he feel protected. But I guarantee they will do everything in their power to make sure he succeeds. Thanks for the information. Puts a stitch in my heart. Bless him. Bless that family.

[@boingodoingo1930]

@@infinitybless7132 yeah, let's just forget the horrors "God" put him through. Having his mother and sister murdered was also just "part of God's plan". Forcing him to live through this trauma was also "part of God's plan". It's funny how only the good is attributed to God despite him supposedly having absolute control over everything.

[@Death88758]

@Boingo Doingo People are real too and able to do good and bad. If God didn't wish for free will you wouldn't been able to speak bad about him now and would've acted like a programmed robot. This is evil at work not God.

[@disturbedone3036]

As a father to a beautiful, incredible little girl, my heart absolutely breaks hearing this story

[@MarieAntoinetteandherlittlesis]

Imagine being evil enough to kill a special needs little girl with a hatchet, kill her mom and light her brother on fire, and then have THE AUDACITY TO CLAIM THAT IT WASNT YOU and then challenge your own baby in court over it. In this mans soul, he knows he’s guilty. This is all just him inflicting more damage on the world for the last time.

[@alstontaylor6707]

And at the end says he did it all

[@svengeorgiev8929]

Yea "do you remember that"

[@symonegallegos5523]

He disemboweled his son after he tried to burn him alive and he survived only to be further abused by the same father who brutally killed his mother and sister

[@nicholasogburn7746]

What soul?

[@Rose-yb9xi]

@@svengeorgiev8929 😂 lmao Stares at paper

[@shakeemaashford7398]

His son is even smarter! I love how he isn’t pressured into fear, and isn’t letting up just because of his father’s terrible antics.

[@agamemnonofmycenae5258]

Well the "father" was out of his element and out of authority. He could neither pressure him like he usually did nor impose himself upon him.

[@tieetop]

I think the father just assumed that he still held fear-based sway over his son and so would get the answers he wanted. Fortunately, the boy has been given compassion and love since the incident giving him the strength and trust to tell the truth, despite his father's passive aggression, not only by words but also his demeanor when asking questions.

[@naomivantonder5344]

@@agamemnonofmycenae5258 All thanks to his addoptive parents and them getting him help.

[@chadchadson3894]

'Even smarter' lol as if the dad is smart

[@edwardmcmahon2212]

I wish I could just give this kid so much love. This is the most courageous young kid I’ve seen after witnessing and being a victim to the cruel monster. Heart wrenching to listen to, and he’s speaking from first hand bravely I pray he lives a great future and I’m happy to see the detective adopted him. Adopted myself and makes me very happy to hear.

[@elizabeth8874]

Wow ❤ so the detective on that case adopted him?

[@apophisi]

​@@elizabeth8874 one of the responding officers, yes.

[@aprilMichelleXJRL]

"you stabbed me" please stop this. My god idk how nor why this is allowed

[@ginarobinson6921]

I think the saddest part is when the “dad” says “good to see you” and the kid says “good to see you too”...kids are so innocent. his mother is gone, sister is gone, and this is his dad. like this is wrong on so many levels.

[@jmilber]

That bothered me too--- I wish he didn't answer his dad when he said that

[@romysatery-miranda8759]

Sadly, a child's love is unconditional, even to a fault. Breaks my heart that kids deal with negligent parents, bad influenced parents, and the cycle will continue... thank God he has hope now. He will be brought up correctly i hope.

[@ChavonJWright]

He remembers this so clearly. My heart is broken. How have I not heard about this at all?!

[@bannied7761]

For the people who don’t know this but as a kid when someone such as a family member or friend says this you were taught to reply in this manner. It didn’t matter if you understood the meaning behind it or not.

[@malikr2271]

And the dad wasn’t happy to see him. On video he tucked his chin in a shameful manner. He’s ashamed and not crazy. Hope he gets the highest penalty.

[@user-tu6cy2cc1i]

“ Did I hurt you that night” Son: “Yes” “How did I hurt you” Son: “You stabbed me” I felt little man’s words in my soul 😔 Keep fighting little man!

[@MzGeminiNightowl]

That crushed me 🥺

[@4seaux]

What's so crazy is that 3 years earlier he said he didnt hurt him that night but that he had been stabbed from another time. If that's true, they should have been taken away from him the first time he hurt the kid so it wouldn't go this far

[@thickpetty2975]

🥲🥲🥲🥲

[@evertruechristianson385]

He is a true psychopath they love to know that they hurt someone

[@Bri-lg1zj]

😔🙏🏾

[@sylvesteruchia5263]

This sounds like a painful thing to relive in a courtroom.

[@lucylightning9440]

That poor child. He’s braver than most adults to relive this trauma.

[@Copeandseethe822]

This little boy is braver than I could ever dream of being.

[@kimberleestovall9519]

Did this animal really enjoy intimidating his own child like this!! This hard to bear not even understanding how his own child went through this!! I only hope peace and love many time over for this baby.

[@raymondkravitz2001]

It isn't a question of bravery. That kid did not have a choice. He endured tremendous trauma. Going through that doesn't make anyone brave. It tears you up inside and in this case, he learned that his own father is a very imposing, intimidating, dangerous man. Bravery implies choice. Bravery means you're willing and ready. This is a child. He was never ready for this.

[@stevenmiller4329]

@@raymondkravitz2001 he didn’t ask for the trauma but the trauma forced him to break or be brave

[@TwoFourFeedsLordyThaBlud]

You can be that brave.

[@raymondkravitz2001]

You're looking for the word "courage". Not bravery. That kid DID NOT HAVE A CHOICE. Look up the definition of brave and courage because there IS a difference.

[@user-pm5mw8zs8s]

The fact that he even thought that representing himself was a good idea speaks volumes about how he perceives himself

[@suzannehartmann946]

He wanted the chance to BULLY that child into exonerating him. he did not trust a professional lawyer to be intimidating enough.

[@chazayah5985]

@@jacejohnson7113 I said the same thing

[@chefyuh1841]

And no one feels like the prosecution side is blowing it? This should be an open and shut case but instead it seems like the lawyers are more focused on flexing on the non lawyer rather than the actual case. Watching this was painful. Like objections with no merit does not look good to the jurors. “Let’s just all take a big Stretch and think about this” when has that ever been done in court? This guy isn’t doing a horrible job defending himself and the prosecution is shitting themselves

[@MindyBeee]

I think he dismissed his last counsel.

[@chery0071]

He’s a damn narcissist. His thinking is different

[@8wayz]

39:48 "did I hurt you that night?" "Yes you stabbed me"

[@TresWinn]

Why would the court allow this man to be around his child? This is insane.

[@kingralo5954]

Yeah it’s sucks but it’s his right.. he’s innocent until proven guilty so until he’s found guilty it’s an innocent man talking to his son (witness) f*cked up Frfr tho

[@richardung1840]

This is a complete joke. Why would they let this insane person even speak to his son again?

[@onlyontfish3784]

Due process The waste of space is representing himself so he gets to cross examine all witnesses “They” aren’t letting him He’s choosing to do this to torture his son -He could just say no questions

[@richardung1840]

@@onlyontfish3784 HEART BREAKING that the boy had to testify like this. Brave AF. Someone has to start a go fund me for him. He’s gonna need all the help

[@j4kgang921]

Should not be allowed!!

[@Tyler_0_]

It should be required that someone else ask the questions for him

[@tomnoodles8768]

This really is a crazy scene to behold.

[@armyxoxo]

the fact that the son is talking to his father that killed his mom, sister and almost stabbed him go death. Must be so hard to comprehend that

[@Ciana_Baby]

No

[@leeleemee]

I literally broke down sobbing hearing that he had a dog with him for comfort. This is all so horrific. I wish this child all the best that life has to offer. 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@tjoseph205]

I cant believe they even allowed his son to cross examine. Insane

[@jordanleighwheatley]

This kid is tough as nails. I hope his service dog and new family have been getting him the things he needs and is healing

[@EaRebel]

I’m losing brain cells watching this man ask questions..I know the lawyers and judge were annoyed..

[@charljrhode2]

I skipped to the end, I got half way and had the exact same thought this guy is a waste of time.

[@tashinadean6838]

I really thought I was in ESE class bcuz he really made me feel dumb & crazy. 🤦🏽‍♀

[@TheAmbermonet]

Omg I thought I was the only one, it’s the long quiet pauses and the slow reading 🙄

[@itsrighttoberight5481]

Honestly I’ve seen worse from actual lawyers

[@radixonix839]

@@TheAmbermonet can't lie he's fine though

[@meljarvis8857]

There is a special place hell for a man who put his child through this.

[@sweetlikeme]

Stop judging

[@unikeko96]

@@sweetlikeme What???

[@deewabington7437]

There is a special place in h*** for people like this period

[@governorasshole6288]

@@sweetlikeme when a piece of shit does something as heinous as this, you can judge all you want. Stop defending.

[@swEenov1]

Lol man people done worse stop judging u prolly ate a booger

[@justadverage1417]

Him telling full detail of his sister's reaction after being struck in the head is horrifying it shows that he just seen way to much and shouldn't have been put through that "her eyes rolled" that is just saddening to hear basically she died right beside him and there was nothing he could do 😔

[@danshotguns4226]

In stark contrast to the way his father tries to manipulate him, the other lawyer asks him a bunch of questions about his dogs and about what he wants to Do when he grows up.... Talk to him about his birthday..... I thought that whole opening interview from the one lawyer was awesome. He did a really good job of making that kid Feel as comfortable as he could in a nightmarish horrifying situation.

[@Officialtemaloveless]

"You stabbed me" I swear, the rage that just went through me... So glad the boy is doing so much better now 🙏🏽

[@niketapechan876]

😭😭

[@Officialtemaloveless]

@@niketapechan876 makes me so mad

[@nativechique7589]

Me too

[@cheritaharmon1377]

I was so hurt when he said that 😢

[@michaelw6085]

I'm not saying I'm a big perponent of capital punishment but I meeeaannn id fight someone to hit the switch🤷‍♂️

[@kharizma5931]

I don’t think I’ve ever seen such a degree of selfishness in my entire life.

[@ccorleans3063]

Me either! Makes me sick

[@jewelzdior7475]

Wow 😳 poor boy I hope he is finally recovering with the love from his forever home ❤️

[@jmk0574]

That judge should be ashamed of herself for allowing this to happen. The man is clearly insane and should not be on trial.

[@krisofthemidwest4278]

Happens every day across our country. Defendants have a right to face their accused. Even in child molest cases. That's why some many child abuse cases are plead out to prevent this from happening.

[@SmokingThatCasualPack]

He's earning himself the death penalty lol

[@niki2104-]

This judge thought she’d seen and heard it all until this “father” put his surviving child through this. I can see the pure disgust on her face. Watching pure evil day after day. Thank you for trying make this world a better place.

[@sirus976]

This kid is a true hero, stabbed, and survived a burning house and stood strong against his father who probably wished he had finished him off. I am so glad this kid is with a great family and doing well.

[@KombuchaBabe]

His mother must have been an amazing woman to have raised such a brave and strong boy. I know she would have been very proud of him.

[@gcozzie123]

This is his son. How could he put him through this. Absolutely insane.

[@lainalopez3212]

He could do this to the boy because he is devoid of both a soul and a conscience. Thankfully this young man is no longer his son, the only good thing to come out of this horrific tragedy. I wish him all the best that life has to offer throughout his lifetime and in equal measure..as many blessings from Christ.

[@trueblue7779]

Beyond disgusting!!! 🤬🤬🤬

[@thecatsmeow9972]

He thought he killed him too

[@thecatsmeow9972]

Or thought he wasn’t gonna survive

[@loulouwillis5648]

Because he is a complete Sociopath with no human emotions except for himself.

[@nameisprivate5429]

Why do they allow psychos like this to pretend they are lawyers for their trials? The killer knows he’s going down and he gets one last high for his narcissistic mind doing this. Disgusting.

[@princesssarah5237]

This is absolute trauma to make this child testify and let the father question him

[@glowlight69]

He shouldn't even be allowed to cross examine his son.

[@DanielM-il4rz]

Agreed, it’s sad, this boy is being victimized again by this court hearing. 😞🙏

[@iwant2haveu]

He has that right, unfortunately.

[@madsexybadgyal2799]

Exactly😡😡😡😡

[@RequiemDream]

Do you think he ever bought fresh Chicken Wings for his son like a father should do? 🍗 His father probably never bought him a Disney movie as well... Disney Movie and Chicken Wings, and visit a cool park with Rollercoasters and things like that 🎡🎢 I don't think his father ever done something like that for his child.

[@GuyFromTheSouth]

Its in the constitution so yes he should.

[@ashleywildflower6451]

Growing up my mom was extremely abusive. One time CPS came to my house to interview my sister and I about the abuse and all I could say was “no” or “I don’t remember” because my mom was in the next room. It’s so intimidating to be in the presence of your abuser, and thinking telling the truth might make it worse.

[@cocochanell7551]

I’m so sorry you and your siblings had to deal with that 🥺

[@ayhaunnakennedy3990]

I agree. 😭

[@terrilashea24]

I had to experience the same thing. You’re not alone

[@KenyaGoodsonDR]

I'm sorry to hear. I hope you are in a better place. ❤️

[@feliciadixon3637]

God Bless You 🙏🏼

[@us4damons]

How dare he even have the right to speak to that child again! What an amazing strong young man. I'm so thankful for that wonderful family who stepped up to raise him

[@BigShrimpin416]

He’s such a polite well spoken young man. He’s so strong to be able to go through this without breaking down and getting emotional. He articulated everything so well. I’m so glad he’s doing better and was adopted by the officer and he’s living a great life. I pray he continues to heal and live a healthy life.

[@dinas9233]

“Good to see you too”, God this hurts in so many levels. As an innocent kids we tend to forgive so many horrible things that’ve been done towards us, especially by our parents. My dad is no killer or evil abuser but he has done countless amount of mistakes that’ve hurt me deeply and I still find myself forgiving him every single time. Because he is a dad. Because it’s good to see him no matter what. I wish this incredible boy all the best with his new family.

[@Kellygirl2688]

I agree, my mother has done some really awful things and I still end up forgiving her. It's kind of twisted but it's my mother.

[@blakehansen5434]

Lol what does he do

[@noemiarmas5773]

his hair looks like the weeknd

[@clintair130]

It's horrible. He still loves his dad.

[@nothabomaphosa8703]

Felt your comment

[@DiamondASMRBeRadiant]

This is so utterly sick and cruel that no words can even begin to describe. This young man is incredibly brave and so strong willed despite the horrendous near death experience and trauma he had to encounter at the hands of his father. I pray God continues to lift up his soul, protect and heal him so he may live a long and fulfilling life, hopefully achieve his acting career if he still wishes one day!! 🤍 May those two beautiful angels Rest In Peace with the lord and as for that monster… I hope he rots in the deepest depths of h*ll.

[@deniset4724]

Well said!!! Mad God be with this amazing young man!!!

[@kathrynbillinghurst188]

Dear Diamond 💎 AMEN.

[@svv547]

The same gOd you pray to is the same gOd that watched this happen. What kind of a gOd allows this?

[@kathrynbillinghurst188]

@@svv547 God gave us the gift of life and free will… with a set of simple rules. We will each be judged accordingly!!

[@amodroshode3635]

​@@svv547 Every time you pass someone in need u allow bad things to happen. Then you blame God....Are you going to tell me that you help everyone in need that you see, that you care about how they are in their life. No??? Then what kind of man would allow bad things to happen when you have the power to do something. The same God allow you to choose to bad mouth his name. But he will settle up with you later, believe that.

[@InnocentMartialArts-vt8le]

Murder of a child should be a death sentence upon conviction no matter what

[@notthefather3919]

Putting a child on the stand is so cold and heartless. How could he put his son through this, retraumatizing him.

[@michellesmith936]

This is one brave little boy. I hope hes receiving lots of therapy.

[@leeleemee]

He’ll need therapy for many, many years to come. I wish him wellness and much success. This is unbelievable. 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@Araicxparadox26]

As a mother of 3 kids, my stomach sank when he recalled the look on his sister’s face after being struck in the head. He has seen so much more at such a young age, than a full grown adult should ever have to witness. I’m so sorry.

[@t9kyo]

no one should have to witness that i feel so bad for him, he’s so strong.

[@eastsideshi4675]

@@t9kyo very strong😔

[@bellbell872]

Don't make me cry...precious Lord

[@ashleyashley1133]

Amen

[@LisaLisa0624]

😔

[@GG_BEATS]

Judge is literally looking at him with disgust

[@Ava77214]

The fact that he can sit there and know he did all this and making it seem like he’s not the bad guy here is truly evil

[@nowaynoway915]

I can’t believe they allowed him to cross Examine that baby. This is sick 😞

[@hotboy80baby18]

Felt your words to the core, pure evil...

[@mackhogg]

The worst kind of sick 😡😡😡

[@tinaschultz1976]

I can’t believe he did cross examine his son but he’s not dad he’s a monster 👿

[@tylerlondon5052]

We have a right to confront our accusers in the US...

[@mr.mackey9720]

He can if he represents himself

[@ladybgail]

He is terrible putting his own son through this. Trying to make him out to be a liar

[@wcube2747]

Cruel and unusual punishment to the child- absolutely sad

[@user-cg6zk3uv3k]

He doesn't care. He was trying to kill the child too. All he cares is possibly getting off easy or being found not guilty. He couldn't care less about the child. Unfortunately.

[@lovepet4565]

He will be beaten in prison

[@poweraccountabilityleague6877]

Modern Parenting 101. This is what you get when you abandon traditional values in favor of fashion. A relativistic dystopian nightmare that makes Rod Serling say, "Damn, I could've never imagined this horrible future for the USA"

[@msdecemberloveangel8236]

@@poweraccountabilityleague6877 horrific so damn sad. Im speechless my God this world is gone.

[@foreverblessshema]

The child feels intimidated by his father. What law allowed this? This happened when he was 8yrs old and 3yrs after they are questioned him. How could he remember everything

[@robwernet9609]

It's disgusting that this court allowed this foolishness. What a shame.

[@janicerodriguez946]

I understand the law and a defendant having the right to defend themselves. However, I think that there is something inherently wrong, perverse and sickening with a victim being victimized all over again in this way. My heart hurts for this poor little boy, and everything he’s been through.

[@keeleybella9257]

I agree it’s horrendous

[@lw1017]

The boy would have had the right to not be cross examined by his father, or any lawyer in this case. He is to young to be made to by law. He chose to I'd guess, by how well spoken and strong he remains during the questioning. Amazingly brave boy!

[@kandyblack485]

I pray he can heal and grow up to be nothing like that monster.

[@ThatTravelingAhhNurse]

I can’t believe they allowed this

[@kanemary56]

Sadly it’s his father that did it …

[@martinecooper6669]

Clearly, he just wanted to put on a show and hear himself talk. This is a joke.

[@mirandaquinn1139]

Right? What in the actual f**k is this s**t show?

[@SoulSeeker20]

@@mirandaquinn1139 The legal system needs a complete overhaul if something like this is allowed to happen, legally.

[@mirandaquinn1139]

@@SoulSeeker20 Agreed 👍 If I'm being honest, this truly is just awful to watch.

[@ms.tantalizingtori215]

And they let him do it

[@jaysumter3074]

@martine cooper Mmhm...... mmhm........mmhm!!.....lwell look at you.....well I don't have a show but I would like to make my debut...... for you where you get to hear yourself.... and real close up where both of us........ get to hear you moan..... and this is not a joke...... because all of them strokes come with a whole lot of thrust...... behind those raincoat covered punchlines

[@CellarDoorWhispers]

Jesus Christ. This whole case is absolutely horrifying, but this is the saddest and most bizarre case I've ever listened to a witness statement from. This kid is insanely strong to be able to do this, I couldn't imagine. I'm glad he's at least with a family that will care for him, and who are likely capable to help him process through everything. Geez.

[@fiestypisces317]

If this man was capable of the violence he enacted that night, I can only imagine the type of terror he reigned on his family up until then. This poor baby should not have had to be tormented AGAIN in this way. This is inhumane!

[@alissat6782]

The fact that he is willing to ask his son these questions knowing the truth says everything about this man.

[@navybluethetruth3299]

What is the truth cause from wat i see the lil boy is not being truthfull about wat happened

[@marissacoleman4947]

@@navybluethetruth3299 well, you might've watched a different video than the rest of us...

[@brittneylane3817]

@@navybluethetruth3299 not remembering and retracting statements and changing things is very common for those with PTSD. Your brain tries to alter or forget traumatic incidents in order to protect you at all costs.

[@rippenzong2455]

@@navybluethetruth3299 ten bucks says that you liked your own comment. go touch grass nerd.

[@beardly0121]

@@navybluethetruth3299 Damn Ronnie they got wifi in prison!?

[@asyludark9362]

This kid is a solider. I don't know how is he capable of telling the story, with a calm voice, and able to answer the questions in detail without bursting in tears.

[@DanielHernandez-mn6ob]

Probably still in disbelief and shock.

[@January.]

*soldier *..know how he is...

[@vogelvogeltje]

Souljah

[@RelentlessDjango]

Black children endure astronomical amounts of trauma and still grind this lifeout!

[@koltred]

he doesnt understand what happened fully...

[@fernie812]

Poor child; to know that your father killed your mom and sister and then stabbed and tried to burn you and then have to sit in court while he questions you about the incident trying to make you look like you were inconsistent in your statements is beyond evil how dare him!!!!!

[@foreverblessshema]

No kid should never go through this, especially from a parent.

[@PPillow]

This young man is the perfect witness. His answers are just “yes”, “no”, no over-explaining or adding details that aren’t needed. I can’t believe how brave he was during this. And shame on any “””justice””” system that allows predators to victimize their victims all over again like this. Shame. Shame. Shame.

[@tilley7242]

He definitely rehearsed this multiple times I’m guessing

[@PPillow]

@@tilley7242 Almost all witnesses do, but once you're up there it can be really scary and nerve-racking. Especially with the man that murdered his family and tried to kill him grilling him.

[@danikap5664]

It’s mandated they can only answer with “yes, no, idk

[@thesourcelewis6229]

Even though "unfair" he has a right by "law" to face his acuser. I felt the same way but he does sadly still have rights. I just liked how his energy level died down once he had to face his son and seems to be tounge tied all of a sudden 🤔

[@erinstine3832]

The boy wasn't forced to face his father he chose to. The victims always have the right not to face their abusers. When the victims have to testify in court and their abuser is representing themselves the victims can choose to have another person pose the questions that way they don't have to hear or see the abuser and go through more trauma.

[@staceyelizabeth5890]

This guy is a f-ing monster. His poor son has already lived through a terrible nightmare, and now has to go through being questioned by that demon...this is so sickening.

[@nizmodadr3am883]

You are old.

[@staceyelizabeth5890]

@@nizmodadr3am883 ???

[@jmk0574]

How tf did this judge decide that the father is sane enough to stand trial, let alone question his own son whom he tried to murder?! After forcing him to watch the murder of his sister?! This poor kid has been traumatized enough! Wth?!

[@staceyelizabeth5890]

@ben yosep lol, yeah right.

[@Eboy227]

@ben yosep This is a situation worth trolling over? Get a life

[@Scotty916]

You know it’s possible to mute audio without blasting a loud tone

[@mariowestcott6257]

The DA Is Getting Off By Him Hanging Himself!!!😂

[@AK-cx5ix]

Son: Tramautized for Life by Dad killing Mom, Sister n stabbing him, burning down the house. Dad: Do u Remember that 🤡

[@SO22255]

😂 I mean it’s not a funny situation but the way you worded that, 🤣

[@melanierobinson4152]

Yeah he's a true clown

[@landonwoods7250]

It's a SIN

[@shamongholson2157]

@@SO22255 it’s the clown emoji for me😭

[@aneishiarichardson6866]

He was confused himself and had the nerve to ask this baby do he remember... sir! Do you remember?! Had my blood boiling however I'm SO extremely proud of this little one and pray God gives him all the peace, love and joy to remember his mom and sister without the pain of witnessing their last encounter! God bless the prior detective for stepping up and giving him a family immediately 🙏🏽

[@juliepippin8710]

This man is crazy and should not be allowed to torment his son.

[@samekatfromyesterday2780]

The trial should be end right there

[@ericnunez5112]

For real right this is so crazy. But he is still a human being and technically he has rights so he has his right to do this and no one can do nothing about it and he knows this and he is taking advantage of it he is just wasting everybody's time the Lord needs to just lock them up this is just a waste of time.

[@MMAsFather]

👍

[@Divagirl444]

I totally agree. if a defendant is representing himself/herself at trial, that defendant should NOT be allowed to question the victim, this is pure torment.. this dad is a monster, just pure trash. An evil evil excuse for a man

[@kellygoines7448]

I agree 100%

[@leotamcdonald]

Can you imagine putting your child through this, the crime you committed

[@loria.buttsesquire3867]

The 8 year old son of the defendant is a true hero. What incredible composure and articulation. Blessings to him and his new family. 🙏🏽🕊

[@jamariandme]

I think the son was too afraid of his father to tell the detectives and the dad’s attorneys the truth when the incident first happened. He just witnessed his dad become a monster before his eyes. He’s not afraid of him anymore and can tell everything his father did and that’s strength. Many blessings and love to that young man.

[@prodnashb1144]

@pnutdageneral they're neither right nor wrong until proven. Doesn't make their opinions worthless though.

[@RubeeRoja]

Lol look at this sensitive weirdo in the comments defending what happened to this child. Sick people out here. Okay General Pnut

[@zakwanberlin]

@pnutdageneral How isn’t the child a credible witness when he literally was there, and almost got killed himself?

[@cgreen2984]

@pnutdageneral What?!?!?!

[@silver1407]

@@zakwanberlin he's hard to consider a credible witness when his answers have varied from the first time he was questioned, and @pnutdageneral said "Speculation nobody cares what you think", possibly implying that the original(parent) comment was wrong, and mere speculation, the original(parent) comment mentioned that the boy had reason to tell the truth the second time he was questioned, if @pnutdageneral doesn't believe that, then @pnutdageneral has no reason to believe that the child would give honest or consistent answers when questioned again, which would make the boy, an incredible witness in @pnutdageneral's eyes.

[@sareight]

“He who represents himself has a fool for a client” - Abraham Lincoln

[@sareight]

@Dennis Rue It’s about the truest statement you’ll ever hear. Abe had it figured out.

[@sareight]

@Torah Muscle It’s not just a quote from the internet. Learn your history.

[@sareight]

@Torah Muscle You’re weird.

[@highdenabitchtv]

Very few have rep for themselves and been set free so Fck Abraham Lincoln

[@bigpapithechef]

Definitely not “about the truest statement you’ll ever hear.” There have been plenty of people represent themselves, in federal court at that, and win their cases. Not sure what Lincoln thought he had figured out but to each his own 🤷🏿‍♂️

[@geese8891]

He really think hes an attorney 😂

[@Deadthing]

I’m two mins in and crying hearing him talk about his dog. What a strong boy. Pure. You can hear it.

[@hanzwind]

This kid sounds so intelligent. It is insane what he was put through.

[@thebilldozer7970]

And brave.

[@kittycaruso50]

Poor baby, as an adult I can't imagine how you begin to recover from something this devastating. He even made the poor boy help him which may play on the boys conscious down the road even though he didnt do anything wrong.

[@BassGods]

Well the father is kind of intelligent himself. What a waste of potential talent. He is the Devil in disguise.

[@malabuha]

True. Tough life does that to kids. They have to grow up and skip childhood alltogether

[@ccorleans3063]

@@thebilldozer7970 yes yes very Brave I agree ❤️

[@jasonjones2137]

He asked, his son did I hurt you? The son said, you stabbed me.

[@FearLess_SunKissedCaramel]

That part 💔💔💔💔😢😭😢😭😢😢

[@officialarchiemo]

Allegedly

[@dariuswarner8180]

The boy never described in the story he told to the state that his dad stabbed him

[@narcsmarksnarcissisticabus5093]

@@dariuswarner8180 i think the stabbing mentally and physically hurt him more than the fire and his mom and sister being killed. He can describe everything easily but can't bring himself to say how he was stabbed. It must be terrifying with the killer looking right at him. 😥

[@rubyreduxx]

@@dariuswarner8180 I don’t think he sees the stabbing as part of the case. He seems more focused on what happened to his sister, he remembers that in very vivid detail. The police even said when the boy came out of the house he did not acknowledge his wounds even though his stomach was basically on the ground by that point

[@mamabear9618]

Bless this poor little boy. I can’t believe he was put through this on top of the trauma his little mind and body already was subjected to. Absolutely crushes my soul. 😞🙏😭

[@rosalynlopez1758]

I do not think they should ever let a parent cross examine their biological child, who was a witness in the murder of his mom and siblings. What the f$&@ type of court is this

[@littlewhitecrow9159]

The fact that this poor kid paused when asked how many sisters he had is heart breaking. Why to would anyone ask that question of him?

[@2002randu]

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[@DaBigBlackGirl]

Timestamp? I didn't hear that part.

[@user-bt2lx4gy7h]

@@DaBigBlackGirl right in the beginning

[@goddess_3189]

He was adopted into a family that's why they asked him how many siblings he have Timestamp 2:44

[@littlewhitecrow9159]

@@goddess_3189 he had one sibling. His own father murdered her. To ask a child how many siblings they have, knowing damned well the poor kiddo lived through something that horrible, is fucked up.

[@VIRGONOMICS]

The poor kid is more intelligent than his father, this is historically horrible .

[@reesebrindle1809]

The way he reads off of the report makes me cringe. It’s like he has a first grade reading level.

[@2ndgencadi189]

The dad is making points like the boy said this in the report when he didn’t know this and so on like for the father representing himself he ain’t doing bad

[@scottm3552]

@@2ndgencadi189 I’m a trump supporter. I’d find the dude not guilty because the police clearly coerced the witnesses.

[@sirissac234]

@@scottm3552 "clearly coerced the witnesses." Now show where this "clearly" happened. His own son clearly testified that his own father stabbed him.

[@scottm3552]

@@sirissac234 the lead detective on the case had possession of the main witness for 3 years…….if that doesn’t concern you then you are an idiot.

[@leeannelucy339]

This kid is amazing. I’m so glad he has the love and support he needs now.

[@lburnette1019]

My stomach turned in knots when he described how his sister was killed omg I can’t even put thoughts together after hearing that

[@christksolidrock2231]

Unbelievable. I Know God will keep this little boy…

[@swirling5418]

Why'd you click and listen???

[@ordinarypete]

@@swirling5418 to make sure he knew there are real monsters disguised as humans walking around.

[@patstaysuckafreeboss8006]

@@swirling5418 People are fascinated with the dark side of human nature. Same reason you clicked

[@AnnaMorris411]

@@patstaysuckafreeboss8006 Because it’s not normal human behavior, it’s like going to the zoo to see animals you’ve never seen before!

[@linhint6434]

'Smart' enough to represent himself in a double murder, but not 'smart' enough to just leave the house during an argument instead of shot-gunning the defenseless mom and hatcheting the helpless, handicapped daughter.

[@thames21]

And stabbing the son. And lighting the house on fire. The world keeps surprising me with extreme cases of both evil and goodness. It’s a weird place

[@chadchadson3894]

'Smart enough to represent himself' lol. He was an idiot.

[@JHall86]

He sounds so dumb! The father that is!

[@aprilMichelleXJRL]

The fact he needs a emotional support dog now is so sad , at his age. His father should be ashamed of himself and why is this child being put through this and even being put in the same room as this monster???? Wrong!!!

[@jodie3278]

He should not be breathing.

[@jackiemills2466]

Father needs to end the trial he knows he’s guilty why make the child relive this all over again. This murder wants nothing but his limited time of fame. God bless the detective and wife that adopted him mabey now he will have a chance in life

[@rikkifitnessmama]

He doesn’t give af. That’s shows from what he did. He’s an evil monster.

[@koltred]

yea i mean he killed his wife and daughter and your here asking how he could say bullshit in a courtroom? thats what criminals do

[@officialarchiemo]

Allegedly

[@patstaysuckafreeboss8006]

He's a selfish coward too scared of D-row

[@rubyoro0]

@@officialarchiemo Dude, shut up.

[@tonilewis2556]

He got a nerve to be questioning his son knowing he killed the family and tried to kill him too. This shouldn't be allowed. What a strong young man.

[@natasha1262]

Agreed BUT unfortunately it's the law

[@yesindeed3571]

Amen, I agree...God is with this young kid, he's strong and very calm

[@kirbyjustine1]

@@yesindeed3571 I’m not sure what his stance on god is because of his dads roll.