Here's what Nikolas Cruz told victims' families after pleading guilty

[@handoffate7262]

Imagine murdering 17 innocent people and then saying “I wish people would stop smoking marijuana”. It’s so f’ed up it’s almost comical.

[@rebboy17]

Lmfaooooooooo yea cus weed is making people racist. This dude is a fukn clown

[@leod5232]

I literally laughed out loud when he said that.

[@Greatsee9823]

Then goes on to say “ I cant even watch tv anymore “. Sick. Theres 17 people who eyes will never open again.

[@kaiharris9675]

What does gunja got to do with killing ppl. So sad. He just feel sorry for himself.....he went to a restaurant after the killing. This will never happen in Canada. We don't have this.....I had to go to classes, family had to be interviewed and get 3 ppl to signed papers to get your gun license.

[@runoz2839]

It does affect everyone differently... just saying hungry, happy, sleepy 🥱 & a case of the giggles are not the only effects... hallucinations is a lil' know affect/change & the effect/result can be this... But, no reason ever/excuse to cause harm... NEVER !!! 🤨

[@b0biskindac00l7]

“I can’t watch tv anymore” “people need to stop smoking marijuana” and then gives a casual couple sorrys for mass murder. What a psychopath

[@moniquemonique]

🤦🏽‍♀️😂😂😂😂

[@maxludlow6629]

Totally bizarre

[@lovebirdharmonies]

HONESTLY THO!! Maddens me to no end that he blames OTHER peoples drug use (weed?? are you kidding me?? probably the one drug that DOESN'T make you want to even pinch someone, no less commit MASS MURDER) and their violent ways on the street, for why HE shot 17 people to death?? He's a cowardly waste of skin. No one cares that you cant watch tv or sleep at night, kiddo! Pyschopath indeed.

[@NenUser12_]

@@maxludlow6629 agreed

[@andrewh.8118]

Marijuana did it.. 😂

[@godsgrace5777]

This apology is not about others it’s about himself. His apology is empty.

[@taaliawaa977]

Exactly!

[@willowtreecenter4579]

Couldn't agree with you more.

[@retroguy9494]

Well, of COURSE its about him! HE'S the one the hearing was about! He was telling (hopefully) how he felt. Who did you WANT him to talk about? All the victim impact statements were heard a couple days ago!

[@taaliawaa977]

@@retroguy9494 🤢🤮

[@retroguy9494]

@@taaliawaa977 You're entitled to your opinion. I just know a little bit about how the courts and legal justice system works.

[@big0514]

He spoke as if he was reading another language…. Then he says “I don’t care if you don’t believe me”. That shows absolutely no remorse what so ever

[@savag3mma420]

But cares enough for them to decide his fate. Yeah he’s not right. Clearly lol

[@nondan332]

Why say anything?! His attorney should have advised him not to say anything. It’s insulting to hear, “I can’t live with myself.” “I can’t watch tv.” What a small price to pay, very small in comparison to the lives you’ve taken, the trauma you have caused and lives you have changed forever.

[@LM-mr3fd]

Yes, it is hard to not be offended by some of what he said. That said, I got the impression that this was something that he truly wrote out himself (I guess that is better than someone writing it for him). To me, it felt more indicative of his immaturity than a sense of self-pity tbh. It seems to me that he struggles to some degree with expressing himself properly. I genuinely think that, in his immature mind, he thought that mentioning that he can't even watch TV anymore would be strong proof of just how affected he is by what he did that day. Thing is, it wasn't very clear and could easily be interpreted as though he was complaining about not being ALLOWED to watch TV anymore. I suspect that he was likely trying to say that watching TV triggers memories of what he did so he can't watch it anymore. I'm not really sure that he could have said anything that could truly convince people that he is remorseful and haunted by his actions but I do think that was what he was attempting to do. I sincerely hope that he is genuinely remorseful and repentant but there is no way for us to truly know. Regardless, he deserves to be properly held accountable for the horrendous crimes he committed. Personally, I don't condone the death penalty but I do think that he deserves life in prison for taking 17 lives that day and for causing immeasurable pain to so many others.

[@Love-nx7fo]

@@LM-mr3fd I agree, I think he wanted the victims and families to know he suffers as if that is the only thing he could offer besides his own life.

[@steroe7965]

His lawyer probably did advise him not to

[@smkngunzzz1843]

@@Love-nx7fo But nobody cares whether he suffers. Matter of fact We Want Him To Suffer because he deserves to Suffer for what he did. Only reasonable thing he could’ve said to the families is that he knows he’s the worst scum on the planet for what he did and that he deserves to be punished to the fullest extent of the Law.

[@barbiezack9425]

When he said I can't even watch tv anymore, I wanted to punch him and I'm not even related to the victims. How insulting!!!

[@monsterdong7520]

This guy can never ever EVER be allowed out of prison he’s way too dangerous

[@itta-pupu2]

Dude, seriously? You think he has a chance of being released?? My man, this guy's going to get the death penalty lol

[@markjoseph2801]

I hope like heck no. But when a judge is asking who does the prosecuted to determine the sentencing, this trial has serious issues. Not on the verdict, but the appeal. Fingers crossed.

[@ukrainefighter2456]

@@itta-pupu2 what kind of death penalty?🤔

[@michaelmiller4568]

Dangerous and really sick in the head. I don't think he can help anyone maybe coach them or teach them about doing crazy illegal stuff.

[@guitarttimman]

I think we've all had moments to where we felt like we were wronged, and, maybe, most of us have had thoughts about revenge, but thinking and doing are two very different things. I think he's sorry, but is he sorry because he committed the crime, and/or is it because he was caught? I don't know!

[@unknwn6793]

Don’t you ever bring cannabis into this.Never once have I ever heard anybody say they feel like doing a shooting after doing weed, it’s not weed or any other influence that made you do this, it’s evil, plain and simple

[@EZ_Case]

“Doing a shooting after doing weed” Lol who talks like that?

[@DimitriosChannel]

I bet Franco and Snoop Doggy Dog are angry after hearing this lol.

[@weeshirley5934]

@EZ Case wdym lol, how should it be said??

[@thecozyconstellation]

exactly! the only thing anybody wants after smoking weed is a SNACK

[@jaybruno3571]

I murder my fridge after I smoke weed 😈

[@joemamii]

The nerve to say he has to live with this everyday…the victims never had a chance.

[@JohnSmith-ct5jd]

I know. Of all the walking, running, and standing gall. Total psychopath. Narcissism is off the charts.

[@tiffanyeyoung1800]

It's called being FOS

[@guitarzan73]

"Im sorry. I do not care if you dont believe me." Actually, if you were truly sorry, it would be of great concern that they believe in your apology.

[@boogotti1173]

Are u sorry for sinning against god???

[@boogotti1173]

U aren't any different from this guy. Jesus said if u hated your brother you committed murder. Are u sorry??

[@pilartrujillo3790]

Yeah his words are contradictory

[@redjuice02]

I think that part is actually toward the girl he likes, based on that and his "I did it for you".

[@VG-rj8pn]

No one murders 20 people can be a person who has any remorse

[@kathyjarvis8191]

He’s made this about him, and his “suffering?”! That is beyond comprehension!

[@briansaiditsoitmustbetrue4206]

This is one of the MANY tricks used by Narcissists

[@Wifeyedition]

He’s a narcissist

[@smilelore5570]

put him out of his misery then.

[@BASEBALLHISTOR]

He's a damn idiot!!! Full of himself, he will killed if he doesn't get the death penalty,sooo I'm praying for the familys , and the Cruz kid

[@robertbushell6273]

@@Wifeyedition 👍🏾 100%

[@elisabeth_montgomery]

They are trying to make him seem like some lost and innocent boy with those baggy clothes, oversized glasses and hunched posture. His comment that he can't watch TV anymore is a massive stab to the victim's families.

[@Dea8769]

He don’t wear glasses and they dressed him up like harry potter

[@mothershelper1981]

I noticed the baggy clothes also. They hire professionals to decide how the criminal should look when he appears in court to elicit the most sympathy from the jury and judge. Even the way he is hunched over looks a bit contrived.

[@elisabeth_montgomery]

@@mothershelper1981 That just seems really messed up. He chose to do what he did.

[@mothershelper1981]

@@elisabeth_montgomery I agree, totally messed up. Doesn't seem like they should be allowed to try and manipulate the jury.

[@Jjflokn]

I couldn’t agree more. When he goes on about “hating drugs” and wished everyone would stop smoking weed I was baffled. Like what relevancy does that have to you slaughtering humans?

[@dielit6595]

Dude shot up a school and he’s complaining about ppl smoking weed?😂😂😂😂😂

[@plutoplatters]

smoking weed is bad also.

[@LucinaFireEmblem1997]

It certainly make people lose their mind.. even though weed doesn't have cancers but it will definitely destroy your brain ​@@plutoplatters

[@-itvara-]

Blaming marijuana instead of taking accountability. What a clown.

[@lukesanchez1024]

Hmm there is some truth to it making mentally ill individual in a delusional psychosis state

[@lukesanchez1024]

I smoke all the time just saying I could see how it could effect a crazy person bad

[@wbk4822]

he did take accountability

[@katvanmeter576]

I was mind blown … lol

[@johnlongaski2715]

@@lukesanchez1024 I mean, weed is pretty harmless under the circumstances that your brain is developed and you have no serious mental health issues. And even if you do have mental health issues, in some cases, with correct dosage, it can actually be used to treat these mental health conditions.

[@jefflaclaire2206]

“I was going to be a functioning member of society and not shoot up a school, but then I got high” 🎶

[@hazmatt3250]

“I can’t watch tv anymore” Well. Nice to see he has his priorities straight.

[@Thinkbetterwithmatamando]

😂😂

[@beezusjesus]

If that boy had his shackles unlocked and was handed a fully loaded gun I'm 100% certain that he would murder every single person in that room.

[@nonyab5640]

If a person does that their brain doesn’t work right. In my mind that’s different from a bad person who can’t control his emotions. Why I’m torn about executing a sick mind, but I understand why. I just don’t feel 100% confident in this case about death sentence, when comparing him to other peoples heinous crimes. Or maybe mentally doesn’t matter, and it’s the actions that matter. At the end of the day, I think you’re 100% right, he’s got something in his head that will cause him to kill again, if given the chance.

[@EZ_Case]

100%? Not 99%? Why do people make claims they can’t make. You can’t ever claim 100% when it comes to a hypothetical situation.

[@chosensoul323]

I'm 100 percent sure he wouldn't. Ppl change.jesus forgives sinners. R u better than jesus?

[@brucedavis2493]

🤣😂🤣😭

[@rachaelfrisch6479]

@@chosensoul323 are you him? Most prisoners end up right back to jail bc they don’t learn, forgiven or not. Stop sugar coating life bro

[@cryptaku3404]

"I have to live with this every day"? You have the audacity to say that to these people after you murdered their children? THEY have to live with it too! Not one iota of empathy or remorse. Just a coward afraid of punishment.

[@violentpuncher]

Ikr. The only thing hes sorry about is losing his freedom. He doesnt even know the trauma and pain that hes caused for the parents and the students that went to that high school, he will never understand what he put them through. What a devastating event. Rip to all the 17 souls 🙏❤️.

[@chanakka2]

Exactly!!!!

[@chanakka2]

Exactly

[@susanshew2373]

You're absolutely right!

[@Jjflokn]

Most cowards sympathize for themselves. That’s all I heard in this disgrace of a speech. The court shouldn’t have allowed him to speak at all! Shame on his attorneys for even advising him that this was remotely a good idea.

[@catnip3420]

He not only killed and injured the victims but has caused severe mental anguish to the survivors. These young people and teachers are scarred severely by this atrocity. They witnessed their schoolmates lives being taken. His apology was fake. He is sorry for himself. It will take years and years for these victims to heal if they can.

[@ella-bt8hp]

Exactly the survivors and the victims families and extended family and friends so many people will forever be damaged by his choices that day. I have 0 sympathy for this person.

[@barbiebrowny7003]

@@ella-bt8hp 👍

[@nataliem1070]

PTSD is something you can recover from with very low relapse rates

[@retroguy9494]

Sooooooo I suppose you WENT to that school and KNOW all these people including Nik to make statements of fact like you did?

[@kristineill2378]

He not only affected family and friends but our society also. He puts fear in some of us. Should I send my child to school... should I do online schooling? Should I go to the store and risk having an unglued person like this one take me out or have my groceries delivered? I think we all push through and live our lives but people like this implant fears that we try to ignore.

[@savag3mma420]

People like this shouldn’t even have a moment to say anything. It’s insult to agony

[@EddieMachetti]

Guys, he can’t watch tv anymore. I think we should let him off the hook.

[@carlcarlson1369]

Yeah you're right you he cannot watch TV no more that's horrible. This guy killed the innocent of Innocence children.

[@dirtydiamond5172]

i know dude, the guy said he was sorry, right?

[@rebboy17]

Yes and weed was the issue. If he never smoked weed. He would of never done this. Damn that fukn weed

[@flawdafunkz954]

he can't watch tv they can't watch their lives anymore. they can't see them selves have kids, get married, and try to succeed in life but hes complaining he can't watch tv

[@flawdafunkz954]

@@rebboy17 idk what weed he was smoking he prolly got laced by crack cocaine and other drugs

[@kathywedzik4905]

Don't blame weed blame yourself..take full responsibility for it all.period.i hope what you did really does haunt you every second of every day

[@bigvinnie3]

That pissed me off too. I love weed and I used to be an opioid addict(technically still am), I and people like me aren't the problem with society. People like him who dont value others rights to live or any other rights for that matter are .

[@DimitriosChannel]

I'm shocked he didn't try to blame it on video games. There was a long term study on this and just a year or so ago it was actually proven it was FALSE.

[@sadhu7191]

Blame weed. Blame everyone for not giving him any

[@flawdafunkz954]

@@Khayreee 0:36

[@jackiebenjamin8772]

My exact thoughts. I know lots of persons who smoke weed and doing it for years and have never killed anyone. Why is he blaming weed.

[@BorgNamedHugh]

Awww poor guy can't even watch TV anymore

[@chubbrubbed2567]

That’s exactly my thought. He’s an expert on weed and politics! 🤷🏻‍♂️ his adrenaline dumped and I don’t think he even knew what was actually happening

[@badboysfpv1724]

he will have plenty of tv wheres hes going

[@PandGontop]

You’re dumb jail has TV

[@yamisleidyvalles1185]

I know he regret what he did he never meant to hurt noone

[@scottbaxendale323]

They have TV in prison.

[@ruthkudadji6795]

"I'm trying my best to maintain my composure???" Every time I hear this....

[@julianvanderiet3142]

What else can he do?

[@erakahjoseph8286]

The fact the judge is questioning what she can do legally, yikes, speaks so much of your justice system.

[@246trixie]

She seems like a complete airhead to me…

[@parkeraslakson338]

why pay for a good lawyer when your in that deep💀

[@parkeraslakson338]

bro got the public defender fs

[@nutchelle7777]

✅

[@davidzaso9332]

Well to be quite honest, this case was a slam dunk and already predetermined. This is actually a common practice in cases where the defendant has plead guilty to multiple homicides. It's actually good nurtouring for young judges. Just like any profession, you need to start somewhere. There are trials and tribulations in all careers. There is absolutely no way that young and learning judges can possibly mess this up. The defendant has pled guilty to 17 counts of premeditated homicide! There are specific guidelines that must be followed as far as sentencing. This hearing is more a formality. It's more for the families, who deserve to be heard by the world. This is also an opportunity for Cruz to feel the full weight and sorrow from the victims friends and families. Without these hearings over the past few weeks. It would be as if Cruz got 17 free kills and slipped out behind the stage without ever having to confront these families . If this man has the ability to be rehabilitated in his 744 year maximum Florida prison sentence. Or whether he can mill over it the next 7-10 years before they put him to sleep! Which still seems to easy to me! I don't mean to sound barbaric. But there are still at least a dozen or so nations that impose Capital punishment in the manner that you took your victims life. I believe he needs to understand that pain, if only for a few seconds 😡 I better stop, time to go to work, and I don't like where this is going...God bless everyone!

[@JL-zn7me]

How dare this monster speak, let alone speak about how he is the victim!!! He can’t watch TV, he has nightmares, he has to live with this… I’m absolutely appalled the courts allowed this! This demon belongs in Hell, a place where he will never be free from the sounds, the feeling of horrific pain he brought upon these innocent victims, the intense fear, and the agonizing feelings of death 17 people endured. That is his eternity!

[@bobbeezel2593]

I like the cut of your jib. I second that statement

[@tbatba9138]

God will be the judge of his eternity. If he truly repents in his heart and gives his life to Jesus christ he will be forgiven and go to heaven. It's not our business to condemn the man, yes what he did was horrible. Also this isn't about a religion or title It's about having a personal relationship with God and Jesus christ

[@susanshew2373]

@@tbatba9138 Well, he obviously did NOT have a "relationship" with God and Jesus Christ before he committed murder!

[@43aqueous]

I went to school at Stoneman Douglas several years before this atrocity and even those who are disconnected can feel the pain and horror his victims were subjected to. They all deserve justice. Whether from God or from the Jury or both. But do I believe his apology is sincere? I stopped believing sociopaths have the ability to change. He was on a mission directly from the Devil and he accomplished it. I hope he is subjected to the same fear.

[@DennisMC1974]

Them psychopathic narcissistic dualities can fool the masses Nutty Professor Clark Kent virtue signaling camouflage outfit hes wearing when them types like him play the victim with cognitive fake empathy to seem sorry.. very good observation can't stand these monstrous type people total danger to society 😈

[@ha8236]

He is despicable. He did this to himself, he doesn't have to live with anything but guilt of getting caught. Those children had their lives taken from them. He is still alive and gets to feel! This is his attempt to avoid the death penalty by coming across remorseful, nothing more!

[@Kanefan701]

that's just what he did... he brought it all upon himself. He's beyond redemption.

[@luzcastillo2065]

Even my dog would feel his fake remorse

[@JohnSmith-ct5jd]

He seemed calm enough right after doing the shooting. And his manifesto showed not one bit of doubt over whether he should do this. His words: "I can't wait." Others do not exist as persons of any importance in his little twisted mind. he is the center of the universe as far as he thinks. No punishment is too harsh for him.

[@Kallie4378]

“ I can’t even watch tv anymore “ WTF!!!!

[@mattienettles4067]

He says he has to live with what he did everyday. The key word is LIVE, he didn't give those victims the right to live, he made it for them. But, yet he can stand and apologize. God help us.

[@courtneyd4098]

Exactly the irony of using the word live. He's pure POS

[@EZ_Case]

Thanks for stating the obvious genius.

[@joshuaoconnor8505]

Oh genius, no shii sherlock, Mr obvious

[@chosensoul323]

It's easier to be dead and not suffer than live suffering

[@chosensoul323]

Also don't use gods name. Jesus forgives everyone. Don't be a hyprocrpt

[@animalloverjulian8243]

Murderer: “I have to live with this everyday” No, the victim’s families have to live with this everyday.

[@TeachUBusiness]

This judge doesn't know the limits of her sentencing authority?

[@c.erine78]

There were 3 charges she had to give him, one for each officer, she didn't want to mess any thing up to open a door for a retrial. She is brand new to the bench.

[@lilalvarez1894]

But she always sounds annoyed about everything. Lol

[@willowbrooks]

@@c.erine78 okay this makes more sense.

[@Christalbell91]

Wow you’re the judge shouldn’t you have more knowledge that the attorneys to be able to actually oversee and order the sentencing!!!

[@happym3008]

Jugde is a ppl pleaser Jugde is wack

[@jenniferhart8028]

It's insulting that he even felt like anything he could say to the people he changed forever would matter. It's horrible.

[@alanaambroo]

Nikolas Cruz, “I can’t even watch TV anymore“. Judge, “OK, we’re adjourned, you’re free to go, You can go back to your normal life.”

[@theriddlerUSA]

Cry me a river.

[@lisapan9387]

@@theriddlerUSA exactly

[@HollowHill17]

Alternate universe somewhere it’s possible

[@smtandearthboundsuck8400]

That’s what will happen. Remember Jeremy Meeks? Money solves everything

[@27228443]

If you watch the psychology video on this guy on youtube you can see that after the shooting he acts insane, but only when the cops are questioning him. When the cops leave the room he is perfectly fine. He knew what he did and he should not have spoken here at all. He is just a sick person and life in prison is not good enough of a punishment. If I find the link of the psychology video I'll post it here. This wasn't about being high. That was his normal state of mind.

[@bigvinnie3]

If he was in gen pop it would be he'd end up raped and killed like dahmer. Only probably worse because even dudes in prison the most stone cold gangsters and organized crime people(well the majority anyway) know it's sick to kill or hurt kids.

[@yasssgawwwd5643]

Saw that. He stumbles when questioned specifically on what voices he hears and what they say… he breaks character several times…

[@Felix-oy2jg]

i don't get why you Americans believe that the death sentence is worse than life in Prison. I guess to rot in a cell for 50-60 years, is much bigger of a punishment, than just to be dead.

[@yasssgawwwd5643]

@@Felix-oy2jg you should see how they panic on death row. After all the crimes they admit to they panic when they feel the clock winding down.

[@incredulousone6855]

@@Felix-oy2jg I don't know what the jail system is like where you're from but in North America they have many rights, some more so than the law abiding tax paying public, such as no wait time for medical treatment, mental health treatment. Free education, tv's, computers, some have video game consoles in their cells. Free gym, concerts, plays, movies. Some get married so they can have conjugal visits alone in private rooms. People out here working 3, 4 jobs and can barely afford toilletries, fresh food, 1 meal per day or even have hot showers because they can't afford the high cost of utilities....they get everything free.

[@samanthamiller5226]

Wtf dose weed have to do what he did!!

[@slimskully8924]

😭🤣🤦🏾‍♂️

[@jaywill8902]

He did say drugs

[@MrHiawatha08]

As im smoking now wondering the same ish

[@samanthamiller5226]

@@MrHiawatha08 puff puff pass

[@detroitdave9512]

@@MrHiawatha08 bruh same here

[@colada3971]

He hates drugs and weed? People who smoke weed aren't nearly as bad as someone who MURDERS!!

[@belindahopkins-leigh9193]

He’s not sorry that was the least heartfelt apology I have ever heard. It was still all about him!!!

[@alm6029]

He was reading it so fast like he just blew it off and wanted to simply get it over with. He’s disgusting

[@mariarivera7610]

The judge doesn’t impress me. She sounds confused many times and looks for the attorneys to clarify the law. She also missed what Nick Cruz said. Her state of confusion comes across as very incompetent.

[@willowbrooks]

Same

[@susanmulvey6311]

the judge is sooo inexperienced!! Doesn’t even know the law! 😜

[@laurenbeeton9528]

Very very bad. A judge should never show lack of knowledge of the law, especially in open court. She should adjourn and then go and read the law she already should have known. So incompetent. Shocking

[@bribro6042]

This is Florida she's probably their best.

[@POV18]

Welcome to FL lol judges aren't the only thing that are ignorant around here unfortunately.

[@Scrufce]

Did he seriously expect us to feel bad for him?

[@cellsaverr]

Probably, it didn’t work at all’s

[@Innocuousmale]

It's okay tho cause he knows they probably didnt believe him ))):::

[@saintmay1952]

I feel bad for him and for all the victims that have died at his hands.

[@percyastronautstatus.8780]

Lol..he is SO YOUNG. HE JUST DONT KNOW. HIS WORDS MEAN .... NOTHING AT THIS POINT

[@FleagleSangria]

Im not sure he is asking that. He is expressing regret

[@synisterpeep339]

Weed has nothing to do with his psychotic actions. Millions smoke up and don’t kill. And 26 years isn’t enough for a sentence.

[@lynniacobinidefazio4541]

death penalty. Plain and simple. RIP to the innocent who lost their lives that day.

[@fedvvvv]

The death penalty is an easy escape. Lock him up for life in a little tiny cell and let him go crazy in there.

[@whatdidyousay2734]

Why give him death penalty? It’ll give him no time for remorse, guilt, and mental struggles. It’s what he wants and it shouldn’t be imposed

[@lovelife7343]

I agree but there needs to be a way to give the death penalty without it being fast . He needs to suffer.

[@GODGoddess000]

Exactly Death penalty . How is that so hard

[@georgetapia1010]

Why would you want him dead? Then he would be gone; he couldn't hurt anyone sure but his pain would also end. If you truly want to punish someone, punish them with life.

[@joulesbeef]

"i have to live with this every day". despite all the emotion, he showed zero empathy. his entire speech was self promotion. he didnt once acknowledge that they live through hell each day, of that the lives were gone. of course most perps would say "if i ever had a chance to do it again... "..yeah after being caught. and yeah the drugs is just further self promotion, trying to say it wasnt his fault despite pleading guilty. Not a pysch, but id say hes pretty classically a narcissist. he doesnt seem to have the power to put himself in someone elses shoes. he only sees what he is facing and its no longer fun. he wants out of the mess he made. "if I could go back, ID help people" how about if youd go back youd not kill theri loved ones and not cause such anguish and pain to the families. But that would be taking responsibility and realizing the pain of the surviving families. And if you havent watch the interrogation of this .. thing. he is a practiced actor and liar.

[@scottbaxendale323]

If he could go back and kill himself before he killed others I’d be for it.

[@jamz3243]

I believe you are correct. To some degree we are all narcisits but true understanding and empathy would have involved him taking responsibility for his actions AND awknowledging that he at least can't phathom how much pain he caused each family by ending a life of a kid. This guy already got caught lying about him being mentally ill or insane.

[@gwillonthebass]

No one in these comments watched the full hearing. If you did, you’d see he took full responsibility and confidently stated that he is not insane and deserves whatever is coming his way. His last statement was an unnecessay rant that was in two parts. He was tryna say the families should decide if he lives in jail forever or put to death and he’s ok with what they decide. Not any hero nor does he deserve a pat on the back, but he’s owning up. This video is out of context

[@caroll9698]

“The power to put himself in other peoples shoes” wow. Well said.

[@matthewpohl6272]

"The I'm sorry" might as well have been f you and you're feelings.

[@roadrunner8488]

The fact that life or death is even up for debate is appalling, I think it is one of the things that motivates these people to do these things is that it takes years and years of courts to reach a verdict

[@shevegan4302]

It’s not appalling, it’s how our justice system works to ensure fair treatment for all. It’s baffling how people don’t or can’t understand that we cannot pick and choose when we apply processes. It has to be fair for all otherwise is fair for none.

[@roadrunner8488]

@@shevegan4302 don't mean to be disrespectful but as I see it, the system obviously isn't working

[@AlmostReady504]

@@shevegan4302 Some would argue this demon/ non-human forfeited his right to live in a civilized world, even one of prison . And the fact that it is still walking around breathing is a disrespectful travesty to the victims and their families.. Do you understand and know the details of THIS CASE at all? You may not appear to be so righteous. God bless and remember "Eye for an eye" is what the Good Book says

[@shevegan4302]

@@AlmostReady504 who would argue that? Legally no one would make that argument because it doesn’t exist. Even if we’re emotional about this case the law exists for a reason. We don’t get to pick and choose when and to whom it is applied.

[@shevegan4302]

@@roadrunner8488 no worries. You mean in this case? How is it not working? We haven’t even got to the part where he is sentenced. Please understand he is already guilty, this is just the trial for the sentence. He is either going to jail for life or will be sentenced to death. How is that not working?

[@katiemassey231]

Why did this man bring up Marijuana and racism, he’s going to jail for murder!

[@theresacoy9881]

Wow basically blaming weed ..... when I smoked only thing I wanted to kill was the food in my fridge.

[@tipr8739]

lol moldy donuts in the dark

[@DC-gf8nl]

📢💯

[@sadhu7191]

Boy needed weed

[@flawdafunkz954]

@@sadhu7191 he would of shot up the weed store instead of a school if he did

[@sadhu7191]

@@flawdafunkz954 hmm Maybe tie him to tree and stuff 35 dried grams cubensis

[@Makeupbyadorion]

He’s trying to make himself seem like a victim “I can’t even watch tv anymore.” Excuse me they can’t see their loved ones anymore because of you and you are worrying about TV?!

[@johnkennedy6753]

That guy is a psycho and a monster pure and simple and executioner who executed those kids in the school and then day he picked to carry out his massacre on valentine's day.what a sick joker he is and a maniac and then he wants his life spared.

[@airgearmaster123]

I think what his saying is that the trauma of him killin others has gotten to a point that he cant watch the tv because on tv all you here is violence which is the same thing that happened in his case. Theres so many mass shootings happening that you put the tv on and what you here is another mas shooting

[@johnburrows5119]

Don't confuse smoking weed with drinking alcohol. Ever met a mean violent drunk??? Marijuana smokers are the most peaceful people I know!

[@chris7285]

yes but i get extra nice and cheery when im drunk. If you get angry when you drink then you're doing it wrong.

[@anttradegold]

@@chris7285 Yes, when I drink is all fun and games too, now if you drink thinking about life situations then you threw ya self in a rabbit hole🤣🤦🏽‍♂️

[@windwhisper2456]

Never leave him alone. He truly doesn't understand the magnitude of all of this and I'm not sure he ever will. Keep an eye on him always ( if he lives).

[@JohnSmith-ct5jd]

Oh he understands alright. He just doesn't care. There is a difference. He only cares what this does to him. Others do not count in his mind.

[@JackDarcy1]

A second chance? Take him to the dungeon and forget about this evil little creature.

[@grassyfieldz4578]

He doesn't mean that he wants a second chance he is basically saying if he could take it all back and not do it he would

[@FleagleSangria]

But for the grace of God go I

[@JC.-.999]

Nikolas Cruz: I can’t even watch t.v anymore…. Well guess who else can’t watch t.v anymore Nikolas!!

[@eduturk9]

"anything you say can and will be used against you"... if he can't watch tv anymore, let's put him in a lifetime prison, no windows, handcuffed, just a tv with this trial playing in a loop forever

[@TatankaTaylor]

He was such a huge waste of 9 months for his mother. He's perfect example as to why women need to retain their privacy rights over having or not having a baby. Because when they have an unwanted child that they cannot properly care for, we get these monsters as a result.

[@badlander6369]

He was adopted at birth by a family who wanted him. I am guessing you don't know that?

[@lukaz3336]

His biological mother was part of the reason he is like this you idiot. She was drugged up and on alcohol and still had the baby.

[@scaryscarol]

It strikes me as strange that the judge has to have the attorneys clarify things for her…

[@genesisestrada663]

She comes off as a bimbo head

[@shealorena]

This case needs a more experienced judge.

[@davidairapetian7848]

Judge look like having more "XXX" experience that justice ☝

[@brookeburner4243]

@@davidairapetian7848 hell id pay 19.99 for that

[@joesteel1329]

Definitely definitely definitely!!! Who hired this Barbie 😅

[@DiannaaSalazarr]

YEAH. I’m kinda shocked how she’s asking what she can and can’t do.

[@britney7890]

@@davidairapetian7848 That’s a disgusting comment from you.

[@kamariajones8624]

I'll never understand what makes a high schooler so deeply angry inside that it makes them feel like the only option is to kill. It's more than just scary that a young person's mind can easily be driven to the most evil dark places you can think of.

[@michaelamitchell1603]

He said he was getting “bullied” but I definitely agree with this.

[@osmaraldair87]

World war 1 was a war between the young ones

[@kroanosm617]

He seemed pretty happy in those KZbin videos when he was talking about what he was going to do.

[@kaseylee1152]

He was teased clearly and he hated the people at school. My opinion

[@mama2flythesidehustlequeen164]

He was hurting... He should have just seeked help. Now his life is over....smh

[@nafeezabangura5454]

That apology was embarrassing.

[@idanilee3]

He's not sorry. Weed didn't make him kill those people. No one cares about his beliefs or what he thinks would make this place better. If he can't live with what he did then there is an EASY fix for that.

[@XanderProductionstrue]

Thank you I'm so pissed bruh.

[@LW1Tok]

What kind of a judge is this? She sounds like she doesn't know her own job.

[@jrviade85]

yup she’s an idiot! when he said the victims should decide his fate obviously he meant it symbolically and the judge goes on to ask “did you mean me?” smh such an idiot judge she is

[@pkstarstorm8856]

A total babe

[@Fiiii4567]

@David Lacey what a disrespectful thing to say about a woman who has no doubt worked really hard to achieve where she is at in her life.

[@katle4930]

@David Lacey your comments are gross. do something else in ur free time

[@flawdafunkz954]

😂😂

[@Kacee2]

A second chance ? Are you kidding ?

[@chubbrubbed2567]

Black school shooter from last week didn’t even go to jail. I can’t remember where but Im not voting liberal ever again! These situations always happens at liberal ran cities

[@Kacee2]

@@chubbrubbed2567 that was in Texas of all places. I couldn't believe it. Our system is corrupt and broken.

[@itsanightmaresobeware7777]

@@chubbrubbed2567 true

[@arielfouse4235]

The shooter in Texas didn't bring a gun to school for malicious reasons though. He was getting beat up daily, bullied, and jumped. His parents and himself talked to the school multiple times and when they wouldn't do anything they even went to the police, yet still nothing was done. He felt he needed to protect himself and even with the gun his intention wasn't to shoot anyone.

[@chubbrubbed2567]

@@suzydaly9210 u are let’s go Brandon

[@PostUp_Time]

*26 YEARS FOR WHAT CRIME? CANT BE FOR KILLING 17 PEOPLE*

[@violet9946]

Every one makes mistake but victims should be the ones to decide. He stole innocent lives.

[@drew2fast489]

What this boy did was not a mistake. A mistake is dotting a T or crossing an I. What this coward did was methodically evil.

[@violet9946]

@@drew2fast489 true, you're right.

[@annmoore8696]

Refresh my brain please 🥺 How many people did he kill? 🤔

[@violet9946]

@@annmoore8696 I believe 17

[@annmoore8696]

@@violet9946 so very Sad 😭💔🙏 RIP to All of the Angels

[@jedidaforce2595]

Says he thinks the victims should decide his fate, but then has his lawyers fight for his life.

[@FleagleSangria]

Thats the law. That was suggested by him that the families decide. But the judge made it clear that by law its the juries decision.

[@gxostmuzik7287]

Lol so u wouldn’t want a lawyer. ?

[@shevegan4302]

As he should. Rights work for all or they work for none.

[@paulscott750]

That was the most ridiculous impact statement in other words give me another chance , sounds like a Chris watts appeal

[@juliangamerz8070]

17 lives, he should get 17 life sentences

[@seymore1532]

Wtf! It's either death or life no parole, there's no second chance, no rehabilitation! He's a monster, he's acting like a meek remorseful human when in fact he's a manipulating grub, who cares what he says or thinks. Lock him away and never speak his name again

[@denisemitchell7796]

Right on

[@dailydoseofchrist2688]

THANK YOU

[@EZ_Case]

Why are you so worked up? He pled guilty and will get his punishment. No need to get your panties in a bunch. Live your life.

[@FleagleSangria]

There is always hope.

[@jenniferdavis8313]

@John Bandy No, hes proven he is a hopeless case! I think you need to seek some mental help. Theres shrinks you can pay to see! Alot of us dont want to and wont forgive him! If you want to who cares. But we dont have to forgive a psycho!

[@victorbarrales2270]

This isn’t something you can apologize for lmao. 17 deaths? Wtf?

[@AestheticallyC]

Literally like what

[@FleagleSangria]

What would you have him do?

[@flawdafunkz954]

his apology will be acceptable when they give him the chair

[@sweetiepie4328]

This judge needs more experience

[@dirtydiamond5172]

i know, this is a high profile case

[@nsuransura8314]

I agree she sounds like she doesn’t know what she’s doing

[@Bigboy-r4k]

@@nsuransura8314 she’s white pretty girl.. wonder how she got the job..

[@nsuransura8314]

Agreed, she doesn’t even look like a judge she looks like a 3X actress means not disrespect but it’s the true she may got that job doing you know what lol

[@fatherleo4603]

@@nsuransura8314 she looks like an actress playing a judge in a courtroom mini series for Lifetime

[@SnowdropWood]

I'm wondering if the whole "I love you"/"I did this for you" thing was a (poorly) coded message to that girl he's obsessed with. He knew he was being broadcast, he knew it would likely be the only time he could ever get a message out. No doubt she's refusing any attempted direct contact, having already done so before he committed the murders.

[@laundromat003]

“I’m doing this for you and do not care if you don’t believe me, I love you” bruh lmao

[@marsallen4298]

Im not gonna lie, this judge is hot

[@ogkush6276]

I stg

[@jamesnelson5741]

You hear that Nikolas Cruz, It is the worlds smallest Violin and it's playing just for you.

[@japlaysgames4981]

" I cant even watch tv anymore" Really shows how much he cares for the people he shot and killed, that wont ever be able to do anything again. They cant look at their parents and say I love you. They cant sit down after a long day at school and relax with their family. For them that day at school, was their last moments on this earth.

[@erickanuho4996]

This is a young minded individual. You can hear the immaturity. He don’t know what he did unless we let him sit in prison to think about it.

[@harryhirsch8527]

bull,,he knew what he did,,he planned it for weeks..so save us the lesson

[@Davidchendavid]

Can’t we set a death penalty date for like ten year out so he can think about it? In solitary too.

[@Bridgelessalex]

He surly knew what he did.

[@Moonglow23]

Are you for real? This was premeditated. He planned it.

[@kimberlyb6522]

How tf do you plan and execute a mass shooting, killing 17, but unaware of your actions?! F that. Let him rot in jail.

[@sharonrodriguez9592]

Even if he gets death penalty, he'll have 20 years or more in solidarity. That's hell right there.

[@Hexnilium]

Thank goodness. Of course, by then the death penalty will be revoked.

[@joyfullone3968]

He seems unbelievably self preoccupied and extremely immature! Can’t watch tv, has nightmares, has to live with it every day??? Good I hope every day is a nightmare for you Cruz! Those poor families having to be subjected to this murderer’s hollow words!

[@suzannee6673]

That would fall in line with his low IQ and learning disabilities.

[@CierrahMist]

Have you ever met a violent stoner? No.

[@elisabeth_montgomery]

What a complete joke from the judge to the lack of sympathy from Cruz

[@roaroa5291]

Who in his legal team thought it was a good idea to let him make this speech? Better to keep quiet and be thought a sociopath than to open your mouth and remove all doubt.

[@idi0tdetectioninprogress]

Have to agree. His team must know he's nowhere near competent, let alone intelligent enough to speak and convey his wishes to a Courtroom. Ill advised, or they selling him short in defending his life.

[@ArztvomDienst]

How selfish can one be, talking about what he has to live with. Wow

[@matthewpohl6272]

The entire speech was about him, like yeah that's going to help you out forsure.

[@dd-en5fy]

demons are talking, not him !

[@kryzzan7039]

@@dd-en5fy Don't bring religion into this

[@dd-en5fy]

@@kryzzan7039 he was religious. religions kill people. (islam, etc.)

[@tjanese5680]

“I can’t even watch tv anymore” … 😒

[@layadi5385]

He killed them cause you wanted to be famous, he wanted attention. This was a selfish act. He's such a coward.

[@chrispybattyone5937]

Maybe he craved the attention due to some mental health issues. Obviously is really messed up inside and that day was the day he decided to crack. Praying for him and others that lost their lives, and others who witnessed this tragedy

[@Meee22222]

Weed though? Just take responsibility for your murders.

[@blueyezmo3485]

😂😂😂 FR

[@guccisox2283]

Lmfaoo facts 😂😂😂

[@holden3]

35 yrs smoking weed regularly, and I never even punched another living thing

[@hillbilly8112]

@@holden3 Not that you remember anyway.

[@gwillonthebass]

He did. If you watch the full thing. He took full responsibility. Not excusing him, but I don’t think I’ve seen any serial killer plead guilty and clearly state that he’s not insane. They either try to claim insanity or deny their involvement

[@j.t.1086]

Why is this judge constantly asking the lawyers what she has the legal right to do, every time I've seen a clip of her talking it's her saying she's unsure of the law

[@JSteez5024]

For real..!!

[@Gurlhmong]

Yup…. This is how “doctors” work too. There are so many times a nurse is doing their job

[@Bioboss117]

"can't watch tv anymore" Joke

[@ArchAngel900]

Ikr LOL. idk what he watches on, probably violent movies plus how the heck he watches tv in prison but only a small crappy tv

[@flawdafunkz954]

@@ArchAngel900 nah he watches gore websites

[@AndrewSmith-pc8eq]

Not that it matters on top of all his consecutive life sentences, but he got an extra 26 years for attacking that prison guard! Wow!

[@caramelcookie1765]

What he did is inhumane. This guy is an animal. He must have skipped English class because his statement is all over the place, jumps between topics, and had too many unfinished thoughts.

[@mixebox]

I understand probably a lot of people want him to get the death penalty, (which I would probably want if I was one of the victims families but I'm not) but I honestly believe it would be more of a punishment both mental and physical to have him sit in a solitary confinement cell for the rest of his life everyday staring at the wall reliving what he did over and over!

[@blessedchild7901]

I agree death penalty is too nice he need to suffer long and hard

[@MisterMooster]

He wants to live, and he would not necessarily stay in solitary his whole life, though he might. Some serial killers who had more victims than he had went to special prisons for the worst criminals and went into the general population there.

[@mixebox]

They would likely have him in protective custody though because he would have a high chance of being killed in prison not that he deserves the protection but that's what they get.

[@REPR100]

Some murderers with life literally get married and have conjugal visits while behind bars, with the joy starting families, he needs the death penalty

[@MisterMooster]

@@mixebox High profile killers sometimes are killed in prison but usually not. Dahmer was killed because he went into general population, which was his choice- he had to know he would be killed, it was a matter of time, but either he couldn't take solitary any more or he wanted to leave this world or both.

[@Mr199938660]

He talked about the voices in his head during initial interrogation. I have it too. But I seeked help to prevent me from doing something I’d regret. I want to change and it’s working.

[@culinaryfox4983]

That's awesome you're getting help. :) I wanted to note that he doesn't hear voices. He feigned all of his symptoms to try to get an insanity plea.

[@slimebuck]

drugs and marjiunana are not what causes racism. as a pot smoker I feel attacked

[@msimon1984]

We need to rid the world of this garbage

[@Lemonpie216]

Mental health is so needed for our young people. As a mom I am so tried of watching families pain because someone is feeling unworthy and take it out on others.

[@idi0tdetectioninprogress]

True. Its never going to be an exact science that cures all, but a whole lot more could be done that's for sure. Those who engineer society, do this deliberately, so that the mass of population are kept down by having to deal with such mess. You hear the term "falling through the cracks in society", but they're not cracks anymore, they're giant chasms that people fall into, with no hope of ever getting out.

[@andresandres1666]

​@lolopio0972she should get her kids blown up too.

[@christyr873]

This kid has no concept of what he has done. The victims families need justice and some kind of closure. They will never be able to get over their profound loss. These families are broken. I truly pray they will find a way to heal.

[@RainCloud848]

Because he doesn't care about human life. He has no respect for humans. He is a sick POS that cares only for himself.

[@melissacoxen6001]

I can't imagine how the victims and families felt hearing this. I'm sure that he is really sorry now, but hearing his videos about how he bragged about what he was going to do, and bragging about wanting to kill people and see their families suffer. I feel some pity for him because I can't even imagine trying to live with myself if I did something like this. I couldn't even look in the mirror and would want the death penalty because I doubt I could live with what I had done. I do feel some pity for that but I also believe that he should get the death penalty. Life with no parole is expensive for the tax payers, and because he killed children.

[@246trixie]

You are completely misunderstanding the situation. You assume that he has feelings like you, but a narcissist isnt like that, they only care about there own feelings, the only purpose of other people is as puppets in the narcissists life. He doesnt care about anyone elses feelings because in his mind he is the only one that matters. You assume he thinks like a normal person….he does not. Its clear inhis statement that he is a petulant narcissistic creep

[@IADD33]

He needs Life without Parole. Death Penalty and dying is easy out. He needs to live to hear and see what he did to the viticms and families. Playing their testimonies over and over to him to hear over and over along with his coherent video him made before hand and the ignorant non apology he gave in this video. I believe in forgiveness but I don't believe he needs the easy out of being put to death.

[@christinabrown9055]

He makes me sick, those 17 people lost their lives, he should lose his, he does not deserve to live in prison!

[@seabreeze6307]

I strongly think even if he does get life in prison, there's a likely chance other prisoners appalled by his actions will finish him off.

[@davidl1307]

I like how he reads from a pre written note and includes “I’m trying to maintain my composure right now”.

[@chinadoll534]

If only he can get a hold of a weapon, he would most definitely kill everyone in there. 😔 terrible

[@heatherclem9640]

Right?😂 doof

[@charleyjaxx2493]

26 years for murdering 17 people?? He needs life without parole or the death penalty. There were people in California who got life for shoplifting a t-shirt. People who got 20 yrs for armed robbery less than $500 without murdering anyone. I can't believe 26 yes is even open for discussion. That's a slap on the wrist.

[@TheRealVivia]

This MURICA.

[@cindis.100]

@CharleyJaxx This is dated Oct. 20, 2021. This court appearance was for attacking the guard while he was in jail awaiting trial for the shooting. He got 26 years for that. He plead guilty to the mass shooting. The trial going on right now (July 2022) is the Penalty Phase for the mass shooting. The jury will decide whether he gets Life in Prison or the Death Penalty.

[@flawdafunkz954]

and people get life for owning alot of cocaine and they DON'T kill anyone and are just hustling tryna make some money.

[@charleyjaxx2493]

@@cindis.100 Thank you for explaining that. He also attacked a guard? Wow. He needs to not ever be released.

[@gocrazysirg]

Acording to that math if u murder one person u get a year and a half? I dont get america we are really messed up.

[@Dieselking217]

Damn that’s a hot judge.

[@billbangz]

Our judicial system has always been a joke. He'll spend the rest of his life isolated in protective custody for his own safety.

[@Khayreee]

Yeah in your head he will 🤦‍♂️

[@Yoseman1]

Maybe it's our WHOLE system that is a joke. How could someone this mentally ill buy assault rifles?!?

[@iwant2haveu]

They’re fine combing this case to be sure to reject later appeals. Good on the judge.

[@NiaMSnow]

This is exactly why you can't make permanent decisions on a temporary feeling. Rather he had drugs or not - hurting others just isn't worth it. I'm sure he is regretful! I'm sure he does have nightmares! Coming to realize that you murdered someone else is evil. This is just unfortunate all around!

[@FleagleSangria]

Lets hope he turns to Christ.

[@XanderProductionstrue]

DRUGS ARE NOT THE FUKING ISSUE

[@kolaida]

Because THAT’S going to help. No hate like Christian “love.”

[@FleagleSangria]

@@kolaida You must not have ever experienced the true and living Christ then. Im sorry the world has deceived you.

[@NiaMSnow]

@@XanderProductionstrue then what is the ISSUE!!!?

[@storyswithtrish2646]

I can’t believe what he just said!!!! What!!!!