Madison Schemitz speaks after attacker sentenced to life; heroes who saved her honored with medal

[@deborah3912]

My sister was killed by a man like Pearson, she was leaving the relationship, she was only 20 and he couldn't stand to see her succeed. Bloom for all the girls who didn't make it Madison, fight the good fight! Kennedy Armstrong, what a handsome hero!

[@abolisher]

So sorry for your loss.

[@CatFluff-pm6qr]

Aww God bless her, I'm so sorry, I've been in hiding since 2011 because of my crazy ex, I never go out I just stay in.🌹🇬🇧

[@maxbang1813]

So incredibly sorry for your loss.

[@tikitikipa6673]

My sis was killed 1 month ago same situation. Guyndid murder suicide by cop. Part of the horrendous act in front of 1 of their kids. Maddison is brave and blessed. May god heal.her sould and mind from.the trauma and just.make her more resilient same.for.her.mom and the heroe.

[@Mary-po4ti]

​@@CatFluff-pm6qrso so sorry for you. ❤

[@chelsear.5386]

Madison and Kennedy are remarkable young people.

[@LisaFerguson-lw8il]

Kennedy is a brave man. To step in when that guy was stabbing Maddison took courage. Now they can finally relax knowing that he is serving life in prison.

[@karenmclaughlan9128]

What one is Kennedy? Is he a family member

[@DruzenjeSplit-nn2um]

​@@karenmclaughlan9128 it is a young man in blue suit who saved her and her mom

[@ffs7313]

He's absolutely incredible, a rare person for sure. To stand between a woman and a knife held by a crazed murderer while having no weapons himself.. truly brave.

[@jeanettesmith765]

There are still heroes in this world. Thank you, Mom and Kennedy.

[@maryturner3473]

Who is Kennedy? I missed that part

[@Monkey-fc9nc]

@@maryturner3473 Kennedy Armstrong (bystander) the man in the blue suit coat that saved Madison’s life. He was the last to speak.

[@ivydickson7596]

What a lovely bunch of people supporting and loving the family and Kennedy. He is a blooming hero ❤️.

[@chickenmama5051]

I have cried more watching coverage of this story…..this strong young lady and the community around her are truly inspiring.

[@lynnnelson6689]

Madison, you are a Survivor; Mom, you are a Survivor; Kennedy, you are a Survivor and God Bless you for stepping in and being a Hero. My Prayers for continued recovery to all of you. Madison and Kennedy, look to the future as it is bright. Mom, keep being Mom. You are amazing. God Bless you all and keep you safe. To LE and all First Responders, Hospital Staff and Community, thanks for "being there". God Bless.

[@redwingsgurl19]

Kudos to the Judge, God bless you Maddison and family, 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@tammycox9789]

She went through sheer terror. Thank God she's alive. This broke my heart and brought me to tears. Madison you are so brave and I'm so proud of you. God bless you 🙏 🙏 Madison.

[@kiwigirljacks]

Had to play this on 75% speed because she talks so fast 😂 She’s a strong young woman and I believe will go ok to great things. 😊

[@gail22213]

Kennedy is truly an guardian angel. God bless him and Thank you for stepping in and saving lives.

[@ivydickson7596]

Parents please let your children experience loss so that they gain the skills to be able to take rejection as a normal part of growing up. Stop the sense of entitlement to another human who no longer wants to be with you.

[@kintsukuroi6300]

It goes beyond that since this predator is a combination of MALADAPTIVE behavior, PERSONALITY traits and this is hereditary as many times people indicate how their child reminds/acts/reacts like a grandparent/aunt etc and finally the person's DECISION to dwell in DARKNESS/EVIL DOING /HARMING others for the sheer satisfaction that out of their free will they can ruin/destroy another person. Thus, just as SOME people realize that a life journey has it ups/downs/unexpected turns/injustices etc those that consider parenthood have to be aware that there is a possibility their child could be a predator/criminal/decide to dwell in darkness and HOW they will act and react to such possibility if that is what it is in their life journey as a parent.

[@joserojas1532]

Your wrong... First of all children's won't have to be dating nevertheless have boyfriend or girlfriend at so young age! 16 ,17 years and already playing grown ups! C-mon man!!

[@nyyppaeee]

@@joserojas1532 What are you smoking? That is exactly the time to be practicing social and relationship skills. He was clearly lacking.

[@joserojas1532]

@nyyppaeee lol yeah right

[@lesliepfeifer8518]

She is incredible....

[@reneeq3122]

Madison - you’re a leader and inspirer. You are bound for greatness. And I hope we’re lucky enough to see it. Such maturity and grace.

[@Piat65]

Live your life to the fullest glorifying God.

[@maxbang1813]

Praying for this young woman, her family and friends. Also for the responders who made a difference!

[@erical5544]

Give Kennedy Armstrong a Job with the St John’s county sheriff office

[@RubyMoralesGoff]

I’m so proud of her mom and Kennedy for saving Madison’s life you two are amazing ❤

[@mikematthews6095]

Kennedy was one humble guy. If that was me they would of had to drag me of the stand after a 2 hour speech.

[@CatFluff-pm6qr]

GOD BLESS everyone who helped Madison👌💖🇬🇧

[@elainewallace3381]

A huge thankyou to Kennedy what an amazing young man you are you deserve everything that’s fantastic in life Kennedy.Kudos to you from Scotland.❤

[@angeladeclue4526]

You are absolutely AMAZING! I am so sorry that this happened to you, but the courage and strength that you have shown to be the survivor that you are, is nothing short of amazing, and you are an inspiration. You keep on keeping on girl, your going to do amazing things.

[@kimberlyw3847]

This is great, but I wish she wouldn’t speed talk..

[@pam751]

It is probably nerves. I don't blame her. To have to keep going through this has to be scary.

[@IAMmyMOTHERandFATHER]

Terrific gratitude, beautiful princess.

[@george45620]

She's an amazing speaker wow her future is extremely bright

[@131dyana]

God bless those two people who came to the rescue of Madison.

[@rebeccacothran7257]

I wish she would talk slower. Can’t understand most of what she is saying!😊

[@JamesChatting]

Teen girls speak like that

[@ivydickson7596]

I had to check if I had it on fast forward. 😆

[@Leigh3420]

Yeah I was thinking the same exact thing.

[@Jazz1959]

I’m sure she is nervous

[@chocolatefrenzie2698]

I tried slowing it down but it made it even more difficult to understand. I have to give up because I just don't understand what she is saying. Sorry

[@larryshipley7645]

Thank you and a metal for Kennedy isnt enough this man not caring about his life but someone else's well being is rare in a human being now a days ,Kennedy may great things come to you love honor and respect to you your more than a hero good luck on your endeavors you deserve it hope know ever forgets your unselfishness and bravery your the reason this story is being told your legacy will not go unnoticed, i hope great things come to you

[@mynameiseve.1]

It bothered me a bit that Kennedy only spoke to the men about being vigilant! I stopped a young girl being completely beaten up by her 6foot tall boyfriend a few years back. If i had not involved myself, made myself known by shouting and calling the police, that girl would have been harmed far more than she had! This divide needs to stop...ALL human beings must look out and stand up for one another!! Finally real Justice was done here for a girl what we dont often see, this needs to also become more frequent! The violence needs to end NOW!

[@prebaned]

It's amazing what woke NYC is doing to that young marine that stopped an attacker before trying to kill people. Kennedy is what a hero is and is treated as such.

[@oldflorida2003]

Amen

[@Kimberle_]

A Tragic incident. A Beautiful Ending. God Bless everyone that Touched Madison God Bless 🙏🏻. 😢

[@christopheraaron8299]

I've had breakups before that I had a hard time accepting, but taking it to the level this guy did by stalking and attacking her is insanity. The way to handle it is to isolate yourself to give yourself time to mourn the lost relationship.

[@rachelanderson200]

So grateful for this verdict. My prayers go out for Madison’s family for her and all they have had to deal with. And as a Christian. My prayers also go out for the defendants mother. I am in now way excusing what happened but she is a mother. Help her Lord and help Spencer find the errors in his ways in prison. Lord bless Madison as she is so strong and has a voice that has and will continue to heal her and many. The Hank your the judge officers and all involved that helped this justice be made! 🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️

[@waynerogers9463]

Madison you are a gift from God, please keep teaching us the meaning of love!!

[@spiritsoulspass3897]

Very very professional court n justice

[@lloyddlocks3605]

What an incredibly strong, courageous young woman ! Shes beautiful and I wish her the very best life .. ❤

[@Mary-po4ti]

Such a brave strong girl. May all her dreams come true. She is amazing.❤❤❤

[@bandeleganiyu7596]

Not a drag queen or an undocumented. But a mentally ill, evil documented American, who tried to kill 3 people. Kennedy Armstrong, a bystander, was also injured who came to their aid. Prayers up for the Schemitz family.

[@deniseclaudio7121]

Exactly what I was thinking! He's a citizen and almost killed 3 innocent people. And showed no remorse and I believe his family wasn't sorry for what he did either. Sad. I'm so sorry for what this beautiful young woman, her mom and Kennedy went through. But people need to realize we have more citizens committing horrible crimes daily than illegals ( not defending them!! )

[@SandraBlanton-vn3mh]

U go girl! You are now free to go on with.your life. To finish healing and follow your dreams. You are a beautiful and courageous young lady. May God be with you the rest of your journey.

[@noracollins2040]

Those wonderful 💯 Heros that saved her life 🏅🏅

[@sheisnormalLinda]

This case is not familiar to me, i only watched sentencing. Why does victims family despice killer family? saound like they tried to help him (to get him help) ?

[@pam751]

I watched most of the trial, I got the feeling that there is more to it behind the scene between the monsters parents and the victims. Maybe they were being parents begging them to not wish a harsh sentence on him. Hopefully time will heal the anger and hate. The father seemed sincere at the end, and at least he spoke directly to her and let her know.

[@mariaemilianegron]

You looking at a true warrior..

[@missyme001]

God Bless you Madison…. you have a lot of strength in you keep going. 💙😇

[@sagitkatchka9521]

Your guarding angle is right behind you

[@Rectum_Rocketboost]

I have a guarding circle.

[@rtatum1]

@@Rectum_Rocketboost😂😂😂😂

[@sallygard63]

Does Madison not have a father? Does anyone know?

[@edwardschwenk3100]

The prosecutor woman looks just like the gal who prosecuted the Aiden Fucci case where he un-alived Tristyn Bailey. He's in prison now.

[@maggielusk6833]

Ive never heard anybody speak this fast before in my life lol! Having said that justice was done today. Hope all the victims continue to heal and get the help they need.

[@AlexisRoark]

The same Prosecutor and judge as the Tristyn Bailey case. 😔

[@johna.camardojr6199]

MAY GOD BLESS YOU N BEING YOU STRENGTH N COURAGE ALWAYS, HIS LOVE N PROTECTION SURROUND YOU 🙏❤️ Amen

[@nesseihtgnay9419]

Glad she is getting better and living her life again

[@pattih7]

🧡🙏🙏🙏🧡. God bless you all!

[@MaureenKinsley]

Swish you all the best poor girl 😢

[@susanalberts776]

Listen Madison you are beautiful and go on whit your live now wish you the best 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤❤

[@heathermahony110]

BEAUTIFUL Madison, Your AMAZING!!!!!🙏💜😊🌠🌠⭐⭐🎉

[@sharimeguiar8888]

I guess the subway guy, Penny, should have waited for the dude to hurt someone before he took action...Then he too could be a hero and not on trial.

[@johndean958]

My Sister escaped being murdered by her disgusting violent partner. It has affected us all in the continual violence he perpetrated on her. I am so pleased that Men are reminded that Violence is not acceptable.

[@pattystordahl3754]

Watching all these people laughing breaks my heart. This is clearly a full group who does not realize the heart of God. Ezekiel 33:11. If The Lord God takes no pleasure in this whole action how can you just laugh and be merry? Was it evil that took place ? Absolutely! But the other family is broken as their son was condemned by his own actions to a living death. Please pray for all involved. Remember Jesus Christ was condemned for all humanity everyone of us had the name Barabbas over us. Jesus died for us all while we were in our sin! Not a one of us is more moral or higher than this lost young man. My prayer is that you the joyful crowd find it in your hearts to repent and pray for the assailant and his family. Madison my prayers are for your healing spiritually and physically. Remember what Jesus said when the woman was caught in a sin punishable by death? John 8:1-11. We face earthly consequences for our actions but we cannot point fingers and condemn . Remember Our Lords Prayer read it. We only get forgiven by God as we forgive others.

[@Anita-silver]

Her speed talking and lack of inflection and emotion make it difficult for me to engage the story.

[@michaelkneale3825]

What a brave young lady. Will she be liable to pay the medical bills etc? Or will the attacker have to pay them all.

[@Dinsdale2020]

Sad commentary on our species. When will women be safe to do what they want. Anytime? Sad

[@annemoretti3173]

YOU SHOULD OF THANKED THE HANDSOME GUY THAT SAVED U. WHATS YOUR WITH U

[@Work1963]

She did

[@marizz-pd2bn]

@@Work1963like she definitely did

[@TheSpanishguitar217]

She did!!

[@stephenkiefer137]

I'm sure he was bawling like a little girl when he was getting on the bus and upon arrival and entering that cellblock for the first time. He ceases to exist as of today.

[@maryogar1624]

I wish you would speak a little slower...i would like to hear all that you're saying..i am so sorry for what happened and i am so glad you made it through this horrible ordeal 🙏🙏💖

[@livea3596]

Click settings and decrease playback speed

[@RubyMoralesGoff]

My ex sister Inlaw took here daughter home to her boyfriends house when they got back from a funeral and she told her boyfriend she was leaving him she was only 20 he shot her and himself they are now both gone😢

[@jeffhemmen9888]

Now they're suing the restaurant where it happened. Kind of like suing McDonald's for hot coffee spill.

[@MoeThacker-c6p]

Mayor Deegan commented that if this had happened on Jacksonville's Northside, the story would have been ignored. Donna is citing white, pretty privilege.

[@Caysum21345]

Men like Spencer Pearson are demons. Men like Kennedy give me hope. Hoping Madison and her family find peace, what a rockstar she is

[@leslieleslie7551]

Beautiful Madison, May God continue to bless you and your family. 🙏❤️✝️ #Jesuschristislord

[@esthersiersema]

❤❤

[@westernhemisphere2205]

I hope madison god speed. She's a brave young woman!

[@redrose41000]

No audio?

[@ida1751]

She talks so fast she stumbles pronouncing...shld have taken a deep,breath and took her time pronouncing her words... i cld barely catch up in absorbing what she was trying to say

[@insidiouslol2682]

Who cares? My goodness, you people are so critical of a teenage girl who is public speaking about a severely traumatic event that forever changed the course of her life. The fact that she's even able to stand up in front of so many people to speak about this is incredible... not to mention the fact that you wouldn't be hearing ANY of this if she wasn't willing to speak about it. She has many years of her life left to improve her public speaking skills if she so wishes.

[@akferren1]

Geez dress for court please.. this is embarrassing

[@truffaut650truffaut6]

I think they wore the special Madison T Shirts for supporting her case.

[@SteveV2023]

Not as embarrassing as your stupid comment

[@insidiouslol2682]

Good Lord, you make yourself look like such a dunce with that comment.

[@Ftybr57]

No sound

[@karincampbell9289]

Is there a theme to the lime green tee shirts?

[@sythmc8600]

“When you see something, say something.” His family was aware he had issues and should have intervened sooner and more aggressively. He didn’t wake up violent on that horrific June day. I’d be angry as well.

[@VitoAnthonyD.-ow7oo]

The only mother whom I can never have any empathy for is Justin Trudeau's.

[@nzkiwiange]

What is the significance of the lime green t shirts

[@Freedomfighter20251]

@@nzkiwiange for support of her

[@CAPITAL-CARGO-LONDON-UK]

❤

[@JaySlim-o4u]

Go jags

[@bradleyharting6038]

A tragic case and a tragic ending. I wish Madison the best in life, but I believe Spencer didn't deserve a life sentence. He needs mental health rehab, along with accountability. Life in prison is unjustly harsh for such a young man. Heartbreaking for his family.

[@nanaobx]

I doubt you would say that if it was your daughter, sister, friend, or niece. His intent was to kill. He stabbed her 17 times and would've kept going had he not been stopped. It's a pure miracle she lived. He also stabbed her mother and the man who jumped in to help. The whole thing is heartbreaking.

[@joserojas1532]

I guess shes the kind of woman who wouldn't give her heart to a guy like KENNEDY but to a guys like Pearson lol!!

[@marizz-pd2bn]

dude😂 i think Kennedy was a bit too old for her when she gave her heart to Pearson

[@jjharveyMI]

So she is alive and he got life? Murderers get less

[@pam751]

Even though the system is broken, take each victory one at a time. The monster wanted her dead, and you sound disappointed that she is alive..because of his sentence..

[@jjharveyMI]

@pam751 you are vindictive. A mentally ill man sent to prison for life. Murderers get less time

[@pam751]

@jjharveyMI Vindictive..he did not want her to live..and even though she did survive, he managed to scar her for life. He also would not of cared if the other 2 victims died. He had choices, he had offers to get help, before he tried to kill 3 people. So now that he chose to try and kill innocent people and has to pay for his actions, people are suppose to feel bad for him. He will now get help, he also will be able to have a chance to appeal is verdict, which he will, she can never get a chance to have a completely normal life again, she will always have scars and pain, she will never be able to walk normal again..she can never ask for an appeal to redo that day. The other victims will never be able to forget because they too have scars for the rest of their lives. Just because the system is broken doesn't mean every court should be broken. Maybe be angry at the broken system instead of the ones that are doing there job. Remember that he wanted her dead..would you feel better if she died.

[@Monkey-fc9nc]

Yep look at Gypsy Rose 🥀

[@Freedomfighter20251]

​@@Monkey-fc9ncher mother was abusing her and she had manchausen by proxy.

[@dawnmiller6899]

She did the thanks in her victim statement. How did she have pages written right after the verdict? Reading as fast as a train to get through it all.

[@jennjennjenn61992]

Why didnt she call police

[@Freedomfighter20251]

The police were called where were you

[@tradeladder146]

I don't like the way this whole thing has become a Friggin Circus,as much as I sympathize with her I can't help but feel her and her Family are Milking this for every penny they can get, maybe a Book deal is on the way who knows. ☹️

[@ennelle2024]

I thought she was paralyzed?

[@Freedomfighter20251]

@@ennelle2024 she fought against paralyzation didn't you watch the story geez 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@kathysmith9180]

these victims love the spotlight

[@RS-oy7uh]

Yes, I 💯 agree

[@Freedomfighter20251]

She was nearly killed you crazy loons, I can't believe the world has become so crazy that you guys are calling her victim when she was nearly killed by a monster.

[@Freedomfighter20251]

Crazy loons

[@Freedomfighter20251]

You both are crazy

[@Thechosen77]

I thought I was the only one who spotted this, it’s like OK? If you are so humble stay humble no need to keep repeating everything, they are laughing and joking, I feel so bad for the ex’s PARENTS they are the ones who are suffering they should show some respect for them for trying to help his son…

[@TheRealgoodlike]

whose the whale

[@thomashninan6708]

Well pretty boy is behind bars and the pretty girls who are the real pretty ones are out side the bars grrreat 😁

[@RS-oy7uh]

My God, the victim ex gf never stops talking. No wonder he went crazy.

[@Freedomfighter20251]

Are you serious saying stupid crap like that 😡

[@pam751]

What a low, disgusting, disrespectful, cruel, evil, heartless thing to say. Hopefully you have no friends or family that ever have a horrific tragedy that happens to them, because they will realize what a coldhearted pos you are.

[@annemoretti3173]

YOU SHOULD OF THANKED THE HANDSOME GUY THAT SAVED U. WHATS YOUR WITH U

[@edwardschwenk3100]

She did, learn to listen.

[@annemoretti3173]

YOU SHOULD OF THANKED THE HANDSOME GUY THAT SAVED U. WHATS YOUR WITH U

[@annemoretti3173]

YOU SHOULD OF THANKED THE HANDSOME GUY THAT SAVED U. WHATS YOUR WITH U

[@Freedomfighter20251]

She did learn to listen