FL v. Ronnie Oneal - Closing Arguments in Double Homicide Case | COURT TV

GRAPHIC: An explosive day in court as #RonnieOneal, the Florida man representing himself in the brutal double murder of his girlfriend and disabled daughter, delivers his closing argument.
Oneal's son testified that his dad killed his mom and his sister before trying to kill him too.
How do YOU think Oneal did on his closing?
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[@elizabethgrogan8553]

His behaviour is terrifying. Can't imagine how angry he was when the crimes were committed.

[@kathy4451]

That triggered my PTSD

[@LusaïlToDoha]

Maybe to somebody who never went to a black church! But what he says makes sense

[@tomnoodles8768]

@@kathy4451 pray for healing, God will listen and do what He feels necessary

[@melissahatton7877]

@@tomnoodles8768 Ur right

[@marlabaldwin7011]

I thought the same thing.

[@barbaralondberg4189]

He acts like he is a half second away from going over the prosecution’s table.

[@lacedmichey6404]

😂😂😂

[@MrsznewyawkRN]

Honestly!! like he’s truly directly MAD AT THE PROSECUTORS - i wouldn’t even feel safe if I was them 😩‼️

[@OmeedNOuhadi]

@@MrsznewyawkRN Yes, that is what I am thinking as well. I know people like this and the way that guys is acting, he's probably just getting witnesses so you he knows what they look like and their full names.

[@jaypence332]

Now I'm four five seconds from wildin'

[@auzzielosborne1336]

I was thinking the same damn thing!!! He wants a piece of the white male attorney!!! I laughed....

[@maddieadams75]

I give the jury less than 4 hours to deliberate, this is to include lunch and breaks.

[@debkb7]

It’s only going to take the jury as long as it takes to eat lunch & read through the charges & take a vote.

[@Nannerchan]

You have to stay for lunch. It is one of the few benefits that you get for jury service. I speak from experience.

[@Ann-kg1zd]

Let's hope it's quick. I don't see any reason it would not.

[@Max2U]

I agree with you & your cute little dog.

[@bigtttop]

They’re going to deliberate over lunch break lmao

[@eviemoody]

There’s never been a better candidate for the needle than Ronnie O’Neil.

[@DR.DisInfect]

He's innocent

[@klee4d]

💯

[@richprich]

@@DR.DisInfect let him in your home

[@stephaniespc]

@@DR.DisInfect hehehehe

[@stephaniespc]

Electric ⚡⚡⚡ would be better

[@believeinlove3724]

I cannot even imagine, having to sit in that court room listening to him. 🤢

[@recciecain3854]

I couldn't watch. I jump in from time to time.

[@doneestoner9945]

He repulses me.

[@Kelleybrooks-d1r]

He’s doing all of that yelling and trying to be controlling in court, the same way he was most likely yelling and being controlling in his home

[@HettiedeKorteDiplomaat]

So if Ronnie is innocent who committed these murders? What an evil human being.

[@deniecebasso400]

Right! I think the dimwit was trying to go for "reasonable doubt." The evidence clearly shows that it was him. It wasn't like some crazed masked murderer snuck into their house, brutally murdered the mother and little girl, set the house on fire and then just vanished into the night like a fart in a windstorm. The jury BETTER come back with "guilty."

[@localguy5888]

He said he killed them listen.

[@googlemail4241]

He's claiming it was people in the gov. Why? Unstated. He has inconsistent mobile records also which is strange. He however seemed to basically admit he did kill them in the full video in court. I don't know what exactly is going on with this case but it clearly didn't just start either. Probably an amount of mental issues.

[@evahc7506]

I believe his defense was self defense. I think he's saying that his girlfriend killed their daughter and set her and his son on fire? Then he killed her in self defense or attempted defense of the kids? But his daughter was dead and his son badly injured and had to spend time in hospital. His girlfriend was beat and shot dead. The only one uninjured seems to have been him? His son says he did it but he claimed the boy had been told to say that by the detective who adopted him. I've been watching the case and trying to give his defense a chance. BUT, even in the narrative that his girlfriend did this to the children.. did he just stand by while she killed the daughter, set her on fire, stabbed and attempted to burn the son and only then does he fight her and shoot her? It just doesn't appear to make sense. There's too much that just doesn't add up. I just hope his son will rise above what happened and break the cycle. Poor lad.

[@spencejoy]

He admitted that he killed them in his closing statements. I don't even know what his defense is.

[@SleepyUncleSam]

His behavior is just reminding the jury of his anger issues. They need to introduce this thug to Old Sparky 🔥🔥

[@WyattRyeSway]

Unfortunately it would be lethal injection. A lot like going to sleep.

[@michellenc1237]

Firing squad sounds more fitting

[@michellenc1237]

@@WyattRyeSway right now no state can do lethal injection due to the inability to get the drugs needed. States are doing electric chair or firing squad

[@vaderjones357]

Fire up old sparky after some dad's in GP get to stomp his a$$ !!

[@SleepyUncleSam]

@@WyattRyeSway they claimed the drugs used in lethal injection were not working well enough and it was considered "cruel and inhumane" until a new drug is released. We are using the chair and the firing squad for now

[@tomfuller5585]

The jury's been out for 15 minutes. What's taking them so long?

[@cuckingfunt9353]

Ronnie din-do-nothin.

[@Strawberries0000]

@@cuckingfunt9353 RACIST AF

[@cuckingfunt9353]

@@Strawberries0000 He innocent, it was a set up.

[@cuckingfunt9353]

@@Strawberries0000 Them white cops, they set him up.

[@barbarathomas2471]

How was he deemed competent to represent himself?

[@britneykelly444]

This is what I was thinking.... I even saw him talking to himself in the original video .....insane

[@evahc7506]

It hasn't done him any favours, that's certain.

[@yeseniarobles4289]

He was allowed so he wouldn’t be able to plead insanity.

[@pathumphre2827]

Omg this is unbelievable. Why is he yelling? Dose he think if he yells loud enough the two who he killed well hear him. Enough is enough .RIP for the mom & precious little girl🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@kellyhaney9852]

Imagine how he was in private?

[@mkgzt]

Watched too much of law and order on TV

[@amazingsupergirl7125]

Did you see his opening statement? In that one he’s not only yelling but has the worst angry face imaginable

[@joeywheeler8576]

ikr, i can barely understand him, hes not helping his case in anyway, digging his own grave, guy is a fucken lunatic

[@16watch]

The poor son of this maniac. I hope the boy turns out ok and gets lots of therapy. Thrilled to hear he was adopted by the detective. May his later life have as much joy as his young life had evil and horror. May his poor excuse for a father rot in prison.

[@Ann-kg1zd]

He handled being questioned by his monster father better than I expected and I have to believe it is bc he's in a good situation with a new family and away from this devil.

[@plantpants3746]

He was adopted by the detective? At least one great thing to come out of this.

[@melaniel7121]

It is so hard to watch this and I've never had a problem following a case.

[@stephaniespc]

Luckily his son only experienced a zoom like experience and he was so brave And that was awful 😿 He doesn't have to see the rest

[@PoliteTia]

This is very disturbing more so than Theodore Bundy's trial. And, he killed way more people

[@Rebecky31]

Teghan Skiba’s murder was awful…I believe the jury was entitled to therapy….

[@markzelinski4434]

The judges face looks like “what the hell is happening right now”?! Lol

[@Trumpgirl24]

Her face to me says convict the bastard already..🤣🤣

[@LuciFeric137]

Better have plenty of bailiffs when the verdict is read.

[@2dronetek2]

Does this guy think his hair is a crown? I'm trying to understand why he thinks this looks good.

[@eternalsunny]

He calls himself king Ronnie

[@Cece-lb7nc]

😂 comment of the day 👏🏽

[@sherriepectol9324]

I thought they look like horns🤷

[@tomfuller5585]

I don't know about you, but if a little boy said his father stabbed him...and if that father then turned to me, glared, and yelled at me, and screamed a torrent of gibberish...that would make me feel all warm and fuzzy, and vote not guilty. Great strategy there, Ronnie.

[@danimotherofchickens479]

The nerve of this dude pure evil.. your son said you stabbed him you were arrested with their blood on you you fool. Thank God his son escaped they should have NEVER have let him question his son wtf.

[@antonjames4867]

He forgot to mention his son said he stabbed him

[@thegroiddidyourmom]

Bart Simpson is Guilty

[@thegroiddidyourmom]

@Mary Lamb 😄

[@OmeedNOuhadi]

He was trying to kill the son too, the poor son was not only a witness, but a victim.

[@rashadzellner1298]

The judges face

[@kimmaried.7313]

He should have never been allowed to speak to his son . That kid didn’t not need to be put through this. I am so glad the detective adopted that child and will give him the great life he deserves. 💯

[@lonia.5283]

So right! 👍

[@pamelawalker2501]

Who can believe the “Wild Man from Borneo”. A REAL man will own up to his own mistakes instead of intimidating his son.

[@reneecollin8825]

"The wild man from Borneo"!😂😂 I haven't heard this in years!! You're so right!!

[@johanna2059]

That's the craziest outburst I have ever seen in a court. Why is he allowed to shout like that? The judge is behind him smirking! This is absolute nuts!

[@lifeunfiltered01]

He's such a joke ...I bet the jury can't wait to shut him up .

[@debravowell8337]

If I were a juror I'd have a nightmare over him.

[@angelbabesuz1612]

Why does he have to open his mouth and roar like a lion? You can see the anger on his face with every word he roars, that is no way to conduct yourself in front of the judge, I don't know how the hell they listened to him, he must've deafened them all!!!

[@doneestoner9945]

His face is contorted in anger.

[@deedeewinfrey3181]

There's a special place in hell for people who hurt children.

[@bellaellena2989]

This closing by the defendant is his one time moment of fame, but he is going down. MY OPINION

[@katydid4821]

This guy is hours away from a guilty verdict!!

[@stephaniespc]

Notice he calls his son "his son " but his daughter he calls his sons "sister" He doesn't acknowledge that she's his daughter for some reason smdh Cuz he doesn't care

[@LusaïlToDoha]

You make no sense, " My son said I pulled his sister" is a correct sentence! That doesn't mean he doesn't acknowledge her. His argument is focused on what his son said, period!

[@jesseomollo9405]

I watched the thing live and he at times said my baby girl.

[@stephaniespc]

@@LusaïlToDoha perhaps I missed that but what's his excuse for opening up his son so that his guts were hanging out I am confused why he is acting like he didn't do the first crimes and if he has an excuse for his son blaming him for basically cutting him open. Is he saying that he imagined it or that someone else did it

[@stephaniespc]

@@LusaïlToDoha That makes sense but I noticed on the mother's Facebook page there are very little photographs of him I think I see one and they are just photos of her and the kids so I'm wondering if he even played a real part in being part of the family

[@BabsLongfellow]

What a disgrace that this evil thing has the right to scream at every one in the courtroom.

[@covettegreenwood3024]

He’s GUILTY

[@vivaeuropa1643]

Jury will be back in 20 minutes with death penalty

[@amazingsupergirl7125]

Really?

[@covettegreenwood3024]

@@amazingsupergirl7125 I really think so

[@covettegreenwood3024]

That is to him being GUILTY

[@skinnerthepunk]

He won't last in prison. The inmates will have their fun with him. They don't like child killers. Especially if the child is special needs.

[@grammy3g808.]

Still doesn't excuse the fact that these people ended up dead by a heinous act against them with witnesses. Guilty as charged.

[@xandernelson3246]

This guy is clearly clinically insane and this will be one of the quickest guilty verdicts we've seen in a while

[@keddy5627]

He is not insane but does have a severe personality disorder…he knows right from wrong but clearly believes his behavior is not subject to the same rules as the rest of us.

[@markzelinski4434]

Couldn’t click fast enough for this circus 💩 show!

[@carolinerowles5951]

I'm sure he's putting some of it on so he can get a retrial às he seems to be loving the attention. Putting his son through cross examination was almost as vile as the initial attack I'm sure. The poor boy was pure brave and dignified though.

[@jdwfenton]

Has this case gone to the jury yet for a verdict ?? If so, I predict there'll be verdict within 2 hours. Hopefully they sentence him-------to hell.

[@tomfuller5585]

When you yell constantly, what do you do when you actually want to make a point?

[@paulforester6996]

His " I am Groot " defense isn't going to work. He is going away for a long time. In prison someone is going to snap into a Slim Jim.

[@marideathydeelz5334]

His actions throughout this trial have not helped him win any friends. The judge’s face. She looks like she wishes to know a magic plan to crank this guy down a few pegs. He is delusional to think he is doing a good job defending himself.

[@kati-ana]

His hairstyle should get a sentence of its own. How can anyone be expected to listen to anything coming out of his mouth having to look at that stupidity?

[@eternalsunny]

He thinks he is king it’s supposed to represent a crown 👑

[@amazingsupergirl7125]

@@eternalsunny OH. MY. GOD. you’re right! I’ve been trying to figure out why. It looks so ridiculous but now it makes complete sense. Well he looks like Bart Simpson

[@michelleblakely5852]

I think it was inspired by a certain starfish character.

[@paintthesky3770]

Disgusting

[@Sammiein]

This is horrifying ! Childhood is the most dangerous part of life. This monster was given the task to love, protect and teach his children. Just imagine depending on a monster!

[@lonia.5283]

So 😥

[@pcbrightlights]

Many of the jury must find the Accused’s demeanor during the summing up intimidating.

[@BestClipsMedia]

Someone forgot to tell him "Black Lives Matter".

[@carolinecutler9080]

I bet everyone in that courtroom had a huge headache after listening to that yelling. Obviously he thinks being loud and angry will make him more believable. If I were a juror I would get up and leave at that point because my ears couldn’t handle it. I wonder how long he went on like that? I never knew you could stand up in court and literally scream your closing argument at the jury and prosecutors. Smh

[@stephanielong2674]

It was like 30 mins I watched it live he kept saying the same thing over an over about the phone records an 911 call. He tried this ah that they didn't have the 911 call on there at the right time or something I don't remember how he put it. It really wasn't a long time the judge actually told him it was almost 1239 an they had to take a lunch break so he went on another 5 mins he told her that he was about done just. Couple more mins an then he said he was done so the judge asked the juors to go look in the room see if they are ok with sitting in there to discuss the case after lunch an also if they wanted to listen to the da rebuttal closing argument sense it was gonna be like 10 mins am then do a late lunch which they decided to do.

[@chrish559]

Literally listening to a man talk him self to a sentence of death........... Literally

[@ona682]

Ronnie O’Needle. 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@iadesigns]

He definitely set himself up for that death penalty sentence and I'm glad

[@Trogdor1365]

The trial has just been blowing my mind. Insane. The trial and this maniac.

[@stupadasol5911]

Judge Sisco, your Honor, I'm sorry that you as well as the jurist are being forced to witness this case. Trust in knowing that Ronnie Oneal has full ownership of this tragedy and that you and the jury should feel no guilt over the outcome. God Bless!

[@ilikepushrodv8s210]

After being found not guilty he needs to go to law school. Such a natural, a real prodigy. His arguments were compelling and his opening and closing statements were legendary. I'm glad he found his calling. The evidence showed us all.

[@bellaellena2989]

The defendant is not stable, my opinion

[@debkb7]

That is the shortest closing argument I’ve ever heard from a prosecutor.

[@eternalsunny]

It was much much much much longer. Much longer and disgusting this is only clip.

[@amazingsupergirl7125]

Surely you don’t believe that’s all he said

[@HxCMusicMaster]

Yu-Gi-Oh about to be sent to the shadow realm....

Him trying to prove this is a conspiracy, is the dumbest way to prove he's innocent. Even though the son didn't SEE you shoot his mom...he SEEN you hit his sister with an axe and he SEEN you stab him in the chest. 🤦🏾‍♀️Isn't that enough? So therefore if you attacked the son and his sister....you most likely attacked the mom as well. There is too much evidence. If he didn't kill the mother and daughter, then who did and why? He's not giving them any other suspects to look into.

[@MatthewHarrisLawPLLC]

Can we all take a moment and appreciate the civility and professionalism of the State's Attorneys in this case? Bravo.

[@shells7010]

Look how the Judge looking too crazy.....

[@justsumguy3316]

The face on the judge 👩‍⚖️ is priceless 😂😂😂

[@OperationFoxley19441]

Someone needs to take a pair of bush cutters to that hair piece, it's a crime against fashion.

[@kathywedzik4905]

Hes using the court for attention and last chance retribution and intimidation. He demands every one pay attention and be scared..

[@Daytonagail]

This guy can give you anxiety with all that yelling. I feel for the Judge, Jurors, Attorney's and everyone that was subject to have too listen to this mess.

[@snowwhite7571]

I couldn't listen to him!! What ever he had to say, had no meaning at all!! God bless the little boy for speaking and standing up to that monster!!

[@markmunoz1039]

This guy sealed his fate showing up to court with this outrageous hair style. Nobody could possibly take him serious looking like this.

[@denaharris9643]

I DON'T UNDERSTAND, WHEN MONSTERS LIKE THIS ARE FOUND GUILTY, THE LAW ALLOWS THEM RECOGNITION, A TRUE WAIST OF TAX PAYERS MONEY, AND NEWS ! SO SAD FOR THE DECEADENT, THE GIRL, MAY THEY REST IN PEACE. AND TO THE YOUNG FELLA WHO GOD SPARED, THANK YOU TO ALL THIS BABY BOY HAVE IN HIS LIFE.

[@amazingsupergirl7125]

What are you talking about? Every American citizen has a right to trial. It doesn’t matter how much it cost the taxpayers. It’s included and expected that a portion of our taxes go toward our judicial system in order to keep things fair and also put criminals in prison. Every American citizen also has the right to represent themselves. Actually this trial will be at least several hundred thousand dollars less expensive because he doesn’t get paid but State defense would have been. The trial isn’t over and he hasn’t been found guilty yet. We don’t just say oh he’s a monster! He’s guilty! No trial but put him in prison! If that’s the style you like, I suggest moving to Communist China because that’s exactly how they do it there. Otherwise stop screaming please

[@hollihendricks8017]

They need to change something where psychos cannot question and intimidate their victims! Sick sick sick 🤢

[@deniecebasso400]

For those of you asking why he is not handcuffed...If he were to be cuffed during the trial, he (or any future attorney he might obtain) could file an appeal on the grounds of a "tainted/biased jury." He/they could argue that the jury found him guilty because they were already biased by viewing him handcuffed. This is also why he is permitted to wear a suit/street clothes during the proceedings instead of his jail uniform. 😐

[@denaharris9643]

HE IS A REAL JOKE!!! WOW. AND HE IS 1 OF THOSE DEMONS 😈 THAT SATAN UNLEASHED ON AND IN YJIS FAMILY'S LIFE, AND UNFORTUNATELY, THEIR DEMISED! R.I.POWER.

[@rhinacortorreal]

This is embarrassing

[@sara31773]

He is deranged. What really gets me is that this behavior is so abhorrent. Why does the judge permit that?

[@jizbotika]

How traumatic this experience has to be for the "son". Talk about unnecessary retraumatization.

[@traceyking7299]

Criminally evil! Possessed with the most demonic demons unimaginable, poor deceased family, rest in peace!

[@simozedorleans2298]

This is a whole drama and devastated situation...

[@dawnjones3148]

Saw a few of these clips. The guy defending himself is nuts!

[@Good-Enough24]

I’m so glad the officer and his wife adopted the boy.

[@tektrades7539]

That hair looks like a Burger King crown!

[@deborahsunflower939]

I thought sonic the hedgehog....

[@covettegreenwood3024]

Hahaha

[@tektrades7539]

Hold the pickles. Hold the lettuce. Prosecutors don't upset us. All you have to do is let us...

[@13orrax]

the judges face while hes yelling

[@glamdolly30]

BREAKING NEWS... RONNIE O' NEAL GUILTY ON ALL CHARGES! GREAT JOB JURY.

[@iyonperkins6879]

Imagine behind close doors....how he acts

[@geraldine1437]

I CANNOT LISTEN TO HIM ANY MORE!!!!! We are living in a time where people are not possessed by ONE DEMON-but a LEGION OF DEMONS! No REMORSE at ALL!

[@annettethompson8996]

What kind of judge let somebody get up there and yell and scream like that that’s just unheard of

[@kathywedzik4905]

Malignant narcissist forget the crimes they commit

[@tomfuller5585]

The judge seemed to have a permanent smirk on her face. I commend her for not rolling her eyes and laughing out loud.

[@tonyg.482]

That’s actually a dumb move. That creates grounds for appeal from the defendant.

[@zuleigahanslip7689]

Why did Ronnie do this? So cruel

[@lonia.5283]

Maybe because of anger, in rage...

[@bozomahoney]

ANYONE ELSE SEE THE JUDGE'S FACIAL EXPRESSIONS?? LOL

[@casingadreamw.nuecases1293]

That judge so disgusted 😭

[@pegasus8873]

Is he trying to intimidate the jury? No clue, just askin’.

[@stephanielong2674]

The looks he was giving seemed like it but then again he was looking at the da with their evil eyes like he wanted to hit them or something. I watched it live an he looked like he was gonna hurt the da a few times an even fought with the judge a couple times.

[@treemanzoneskullyajan711]

WORDS CANT DESCRIBE HOW INGROSSED I AM IN THIS SHIZZLE...LONG LIVE COURT TV...THIS CHANNEL "KILLS ME" EVERYNIGHT...

[@tomfuller5585]

I don't know who did a better job of proving his guilt beyond a reasonable doubt: the prosecution or the defense.

[@tessalynch9536]

So sad anyone had to suffer through that face....

[@bobe3250]

Feel sorry for anyone that thinks he doesn't deserve anything but the death penalty.

[@nikkinihil4014]

Styling your hair like Lisa Simpson will not make you smart like Lisa Simpson.

[@drexelspivey872]

rumor has it he is still trying to scream loud enough to go super saiyan

[@mazzabarz8216]

He knows he's done for he just wants to make himself known

[@TimahR]

Highly disturbing

[@johndoll1511]

The demonic spirits are spewing out of his mouth and eyes.

[@DARKhorses73]

The judge's face 🤭

[@semajjiman]

the look on that judge's face lol

[@clareoconnor5648]

In my 63 years on the earth iv never ever seen anything like this’ how he was let to do this is a travesty

[@EierkopfFuchsgesicht]

He really thinks he is smarter than anyone 😄 the judge sits there like 😏😏😏