'I watched you kill my daughter': Parkland father faces Nikolas Cruz, blasts defense attorneys

Fred Guttenberg, the father of 14-year-old Parkland victim Jaime Guttenberg, said he watched footage of Nikolas Cruz's massacre inside the school and saw him "enjoy" killing 17 people, including his daughter. He lamented how he and other victims' families will never see their children grow up, then blasted the defense attorneys for their objections in Tuesday's hearing, where they claimed they had to "endure" attacks from the grieving families.
He then asked for a show of hands from those in the room of those who would never see their children get married as a result of the massacre, and over a dozen hands went up.
Guttenberg pointedly looked at the defense table and said, "Anyone who claims that they had to ‘endure’ anything close to what we endure may want to rethink your language and choice of words just a bit."
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[@completelyunbothered4692]

This man needs a standing ovation because he maintained his composure through his entire speech.

[@spookygh0st846]

That would be very inappropriate for the situation tho

[@41Velu]

@@spookygh0st846 he doesnt mean literally in the court room dawg

[@spookygh0st846]

@@41Velu yeah i agree. Just saying.

[@Flyeaglesfly00]

This is court not a comedy club

[@ryangoslingIRL]

@@Flyeaglesfly00 he meant not cry

[@bette7125]

That poor father is a very articulate man.

[@allieelectra23]

@@bobshagit9503 He lied about many things. All the parents did.

[@bobshagit9503]

@@allieelectra23 exactly... and on stand.... why no charges???? cause there wasn't a real judge there they are turning the system into a joke

[@allieelectra23]

@@bobshagit9503 definitely

[@Eilhea]

@@bobshagit9503 he said he saw the video

[@deb-1558]

He speaks from his heart, truth comes from the heart

[@thirdtemple9179]

R.I.P. Alyssa Alhadeff R.I.P. Martin Anguiano R.I.P. Scott Biegel R.I.P. Nicholas Dworet R.I.P. Aaron Feis R.I.P. Jaime Guttenberg R.I.P. Chris Hixon R.I.P. Luke Hoyer R.I.P. Cara Loughran R.I.P. Gina Montalto R.I.P. Joaquin Oliver R.I.P. Alaina Petty R.I.P. Meadow Pollack R.I.P. Helena Ramsay R.I.P. Alex Schachter R.I.P. Carmen Schentrup R.I.P. Peter Wang

[@johnnytrongaming]

Peter Wang was the one that was trying to save his classmates right?

[@fundifferent1]

Glad he addressed the whole legal team and not just the killer. Because they are all helping him get away with it as much they possibly can.

[@crossbowskiss]

They have no choice.. read the constitution...

[@MajorOctofuss]

Everybody has the right to an attorney. The legal system would be even more unfair than it already is otherwise.

[@Lewlew97]

@@crossbowskiss that doesn’t give them the right to make a mockery of the court, insulting the judge, flipping the bird and claiming “no one had to endure what we had to endure” in THAT room of all rooms.

[@watchgoose]

Defendant is legally entitled to the best defense he can get. It's our LAW. if the defendant's counsel does not do a good job, the trial can be thrown out due to ineffective counsel.

[@AlejandroP1980s]

@@watchgooseis the law but they don’t follow the law 😂

[@commonsense2197]

The defense attorney's behavior was deployable and despicable. The way they treated these grieving families. Flipping off a bird and laughing with a mass murderer. They should be reprimanded or disbarred. The judge was great and showed as much passion as she could. Especially after sentencing this monster!

[@commonsense4you]

I agree with you on this! You are absolutely right!

[@tmoney4204]

Yeaa they favor the criminal just like most democrats

[@JQueen-ul5eh]

The entire WORLD seen those lawyers actions. Trust me ALL of their careers are over. Their career is going to be reduced to ambulance chasers.

[@lemonhead1442]

If the Justice system protects this killer from all the hands of the many enraged parents then it’s a broken system

[@i.m.crazee5195]

@@lemonhead1442 Are you saying that mob violence and mentality are the right way?

[@FazMaTaz]

This man is a legend. So well spoken and so passionate. I hope all the families can find peace. You are all in my heart.

[@SyntheticSinematics]

@@AWretchedMan Anthony is talking about the father. But I absolutely agree that the childish, cowardly little *child* who thinks he is all macho and cool for shooting a bunch of kids who wasn’t even involved in his ‘bullying’ is going to hell!!

[@Monkforilla]

@@AWretchedMan hell isn’t real bucko

[@xxCelticFC]

@@Monkforilla there’s more proof that it exist than it not existing.

[@danieldemayo6209]

@@AWretchedMan why is that?

[@K.Adamsan]

He is a crisis actor. No one died! It is a CIA staged event!

[@lindabright515]

What a man. What a Father.

[@iamkristina2003]

no

[@jade-jk2sm]

@@iamkristina2003you’re gross

[@dadofmine9957]

Facts

[@jmcclain8237]

Give this killer to the parents. Then justice will be served.

[@jackgerving8942]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@iamkristina2003]

no

[@markymark443]

@@iamkristina2003yes

[@iamkristina2003]

@markymark443 no and I wasn't talking to ur @$$!!!

[@benb8352]

@@iamkristina2003tf you mean no?

[@lissashoop9717]

My heart breaks for this man I lost my son to a mad truck driver. He was only 22, I couldn't look as his killer. There is nothing worse than losing a child. The pain never goes away. God bless you sir. I'm very glad you got to say how you felt.

[@spaceace1006]

Lissa:🙏 I'm so sorry. He may have been 22 but he was still your Baby. I pray that you may find healing and peace... and some happiness again🙏

[@lissashoop9717]

@@spaceace1006 Thank you so much💕

[@noellthomas381]

Rip to a king 👑 he lives through the ones who love him

[@cfd9724]

Deseo que descanse en Paz y no tengo hijos pero desde dónde él se encuentre, te ama por y para siempre desde la eternidad. Dios te de todos los días la fortaleza para seguir adelante. Te envía él estoy seguro un abrazo de hijo a madre. Força

[@ryanascotty]

I have 4 kids and I pray I go before them. I couldn’t even imagine. 😢

[@MorsOktober]

I don't think I could ever go on if my child was tragically killed. I can't fathom how a parent could feel. Sorry to everyone who lost children that horrible day.

[@MAGNITUDE16]

@phill unrau what did you gain saying that.

[@Lp-ru3z]

@phill unrau how’s you’re sister bin buddy I never seen her for a while now😂

[@predcatch8671]

Eventually we must forgive Him, it's not fair to judge people who change all throughout life for something they once did, give him a chance to change or he definitely won't

[@jsmith434w]

you keep on ignoring the cries for help of teenage boys in your social circle and it'll inevitably happen to you. putting a child in prison for life because they did in america what other kids are doing in the middle-east with uncle sam's stamp of approval, that's so good and understanding of you.

[@paristroopa]

*Jesus Christ is Lord & He's coming soon* ❤🙏🏽

[@missbritishchick]

I can see where his daughter got her strong mind from. Her dad. !!!!!! So composed and he spoke for all the parents there. !!!! I hope that mans heart heals and also his lovely wife. I hope all the parenta find peace. Bless them all and their beautiful children.😢😢😢

[@mikeg4451]

How can he be still alive after killing 17 people. Thats not justice NOT ONE BIT

[@riyahnaje]

@gummypeachrings430it’s a mistake of killing 17 people..??? But “no one deserves death” yet again they died for being at SCHOOL?

[@maeghanb4175]

Get outta here with that bull ​@gummypeachrings430

[@gamerforever3654]

Because the united states justice system is garbage and I put the lower cases in u.s on purpose because I’m not proud of this country. They wonder why these things keep happening 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@AtheismF7W]

"Justice" is a relative term.

[@danieldougan269]

As Fred Guttenberg alluded to, his defense attorneys dressed him up to look like a little kid, perhaps with a disability, to confuse the jury and create sympathy for him. It worked. It was a lie. He's a grown man who did a grown man thing by murdering 17 people, faking insanity, and enjoying every second of it.

[@goatsarecute1989]

Shame on the lawyers they even gave the parents the middle damn finger like wtf ??? They lost their babies for God's sakes. Just true evil smh

[@Dutchezz91]

Boyyy if this world is not getting anymore disrespectful

[@TimeIllusions7]

@@robbierob808 what exactly is funny?

[@JQueen-ul5eh]

The entire WORLD seen those lawyers. Trust me ALL of their careers are over.

[@justthatgirl-ct4jo]

They didn't do it towards the families but 2 of them were laughing and goofing off during a break and flicked off a camera they thought was off. There was an objection to the position of a certain camera because they were afraid it could zoom in on their paperwork. One of the other attorneys was moving the camera around and 2 of the attorneys flicked her off because she playing around with the camera. Still unprofessional, but not what people are saying.

[@justdo-it2748]

@@Larindarr Well, your opinions arent a deciding factor

[@jas1th]

To give a speech like that without breaking a tear as a father who lost his little princess, in front of her killer, is unimaginable. Only love for your daughter and fighting for her justice powered him. I am deeply sorry for all these families and all the pain they have to endure because of the monster who killed their kids.

[@zaharia6572]

@@Bouldah wanna hear a joke? *A paranoid schizophrenic walks in the comments section*

[@Bouldah]

@@zaharia6572 where is the joke?

[@zaharia6572]

@@Bouldah you got a mirror close to ya?

[@Bouldah]

@@zaharia6572 sure but I'm not in a bar so your not making any sense. He walks into a bar and then what? Your joke is schizophrenic not me 🤣

[@Bouldah]

@@zaharia6572 but fr he's a paid actor

[@heavyduty1776]

I don’t know how people can deal with losing a child. I would not wish that on my worst enemy.

[@leslification]

Especially in such a violent situation like this 💔 RIP all victims

[@Sagnasty17]

17ppl and no death sentence. Again our justice system is trash

[@michaeldenlinger5573]

All because one person voted against it

[@coachmcguirk6297]

Life in prison is worse than a death sentence. If I knew I had to go to prison for life I would try to kill myself before the trial even began.

[@bemove57]

He's white... 💁🏾‍♂️

[@uvie_egua]

@@coachmcguirk6297bullshit

[@evansgate]

@@coachmcguirk6297how is living without ever having to pay for anything that bad? Hell, I wouldn’t mind life in prison. I’d just read books and play chess all day

[@Pattiepies55]

This broke my heart. He spoke for every parent who has lost a child to violence, be it a mass shooting, school shooting, domestic violence & drunk drivers. God bless all these grieving parents.

[@Entropy106]

Nikolas is more badass than this shallow/weak father

[@notinterested8452]

We should stop these ghetto kids. Enough is enough.

[@stephonmarbury8693]

Gods not going to do anything in this situation cuz he doesn’t exist

[@Casey1]

@@stephonmarbury8693 funny bro

[@catherine314]

Amen.

[@pcdude2394]

I have a 14 year old daughter in high school and a 13 year old 8th grader. Watching this man expressing his pain and anger brings me to tear. Seeing your own baby gunned down in video is just unimaginable. I am gonna hug my daughters and I pick them up from school today.

[@jitt992]

well they should probably be in private school or homeschooled, on top of the fact menaces like this continue to gun down children, your children are probably being taught they're the opposite gender and getting groomed by staff

[@ScreamingDucksShotMyMother]

Hey, please don’t take this the wrong way but it’s actually outrageously hurtful to grieving parents to talk about how their tragedy, them losing their kid, is going to make you hug your’s. Think about what you’re saying “you can’t hug your dead kid but I can, and your dead kid makes me want to hug them.” Ik that’s obviously not your intent, and the parents probably won’t read your comment but its just something to keep in mind when talking with/about bereaved parents. I myself only realized it when a bereaved parent pointed out to me how insensitive I was being.

[@jitt992]

​@@ScreamingDucksShotMyMother ridiculous, that is absolutely not your fault that they perceived it that way

[@jitt992]

@@ScreamingDucksShotMyMother that's like saying you can't say an ice cream cone is good because your friend doesn't have one and will get jealous upon hearing that

[@riverparrot]

@@ScreamingDucksShotMyMother bad take

[@JustArvinDoingYT67]

17 people killed. This father didn’t just stand up for himself. He spoke for everyone who lost loved ones. Again, this justice system is crap. Killing 17 and no death penalty.

[@babytriin]

wow. that man is so unbelievably well spoken. i don’t know how he managed to keep his cool as much as he did. his daughter had one hell of a father. i hope he and his wife are finding some kind of peace.

[@A_ndrea]

He admonished the entire defense team and I love it. Good for him! Excellent victim impact statement. My heart is with the parents of these poor kids, always ❤

[@stuzo666]

Ot made me cry and I cant eat , honestly what a brave brave man

[@afriendlyone]

The defense team are doing their job, for which it's neither fair nor intellectual to be admonished.

[@whatever3145]

@@afriendlyone they can choose their cases bro

[@Temptthedevil]

@@whatever3145 i thought he was being represented by the public defender's office? is that not the case?

[@ShruggingSonic]

@@Temptthedevil No, Nicholas had some money to hire a component defense team.

[@erikthechosenone]

Wow this was extremely powerful. His speech made me feel as if I was there in the court room feeling what he felt, anger, disappointment, frustration, sadness, gut-wrenching sick to the stomach feelings. Even though his daughter passed. As a father he is still defending her. What a true father. I am so sorry for your loss and the 17 others who lost their loved ones that day.

[@lebronjamesharden3958]

but why does it feel like the kid still won 😟

[@erikthechosenone]

@@lebronjamesharden3958 it’s very shameful 😢

[@washburnb1]

The kid won because he was not evisc #%erated in a public square.

[@ninelgazarova2873]

@@erikthechosenone agreed

[@chrischin_94]

@@washburnb1 was just thinking that. If this happened 100 years ago, it would be a public execution

[@benjoenjozero17]

This man is the definition of a good father. Godspeed

[@iamkristina2003]

no

[@nyquist_control]

​@@iamkristina2003 why not

[@iamkristina2003]

@@nyquist_control I wasn't talking to u!!

[@MrMikeRobare]

As a father myself, all I can say is this man is stronger then anyone I know, to be able to sit there and hold his composure talking to this POS. I literally broke down watching this feeling this man's pain. Props to this father for being as strong as he is. I pray that you and your family get some sense of closure. God bless you.

[@callmemads80085]

that father is an absolute legend, i have so much respect for him. he kept his composure and was incredibly well-spoken, and somehow he was able to voice his anger in a respectful way. i hope him, his wife, and all of the families who have had to endure this are able to heal

[@MatthewGill-nv4tb]

Actor

[@MarkMay-cr6bv]

@@MatthewGill-nv4tb Is it hard being that ignorant, or does it just come naturally to you? Asking for a friend.

[@carrietaylor1011]

@@MatthewGill-nv4tbmoron

[@GojiBoiEarth1964]

The fact that the killer hasn’t even received the death penalty despite the amount of lives he has destroyed even 5 years later along with clearly showing no remorse is just crazy… Hope the father and the other victims family find peace in some way.

[@baracktrump4944]

Death is too easy a way out. That thing needs to be punished. Not released of pain. But made to endure it for the rest of its ugly, miserable life. It wanted death. Dont give the monster what it wants.

[@annakonnecke5308]

@@baracktrump4944 Not at all an easy way out. it would have to struggle daily with the thought that it could be it`s last. That´s some mental anguish it would have deserved.

[@ninelgazarova2873]

@@baracktrump4944 too bad that Cruz did not get the death penalty.

[@RsChrisG]

@@annakonnecke5308 a few weeks/months or even years does not compare to being destroyed and raped in prison for 30-40-60 years does it tho.

[@anthonygarcia3922]

​@@annakonnecke5308nope. Cause he literally said multiple times he wants the death penalty. If they gave it to him, it's a win win for him

[@whoisthispianist194]

I just want to let this poor father know that he’s an extraordinary human being. His strength is amazing to witness, and his words are so powerful. I have so much empathy and respect for him.

[@MissGraceViolet]

His loss is unimaginable and his strength is astounding.

[@stephanienavarro9432]

The defense had a job to do. Like this father said. But that didn’t mean they had to become disrespectful and inhumane.

[@anthonybalista7421]

Doing your job does not involve laughing with the killer, flipping off the court etc. the defense should be put in the ground.

[@esdee878]

I felt every single word that he said. My heart breaks for the survivors, families, and the communities in general.

[@gabrielhughes8221]

Nonetheless the killer doesn't feel anything about his word whatever, especially not now. The killer might think the same thing is this reality or something else's. And thinks & say this: Did I've really kill those kids 🤔 do I feel anything by doing so? So yeah the murderer is there just to here blah, blah, blah, bla.........! On that day that's the only thing he is hearing from this father who can't see his daughter anymore and can't walk her at her wedding 😳😒🙄 if that was her destiny in the first place? Only God knows.

[@esdee878]

@@yarahgil7452 Millions of people in the world have been bullied, but that doesn't give anyone the right to kill innocent people because of it. The students and teachers that he killed weren't even the ones that bullied him. He's just a racist who painted swastikas on his weapon before he shot up the school, making sure to shoot directly into the classroom of students studying about the Holocaust. This is not just about being bullied; it's about him just being pure evil.

[@zazasnruntz7505]

Crazy how they didn’t publicize Dylan Roofs trail like this 🤦‍♂️

[@esdee878]

@@zazasnruntz7505 Dylan's trial was in federal court, and there's no filming in federal court trials.

[@mytorment]

I don't believe that he's speaking on behalf of his daughter, he sounds like a cop, you wouldn't speak to him if he killed your own child

[@carolprobert3948]

Well stated. I can't imagine myself being able to maintain composure and express myself like this man did under the emotional stress that he has been through. Mr. and Mrs. Guttenberg, I am so sorry for the loss of your precious daughter Jaime. Thank you for expressing what you did and for having the strength and compassion to help others dealing with grief and loss.

[@JadaAndToriLoves]

He ate him up so bad I wish him so much love and peace

[@iamkristina2003]

no

[@V1_00]

​@@iamkristina2003ok judging from many of your comments, do you support the murderer?

[@govanipineda2685]

Wow 5:44 … that is insane. Not only do they have to deal w the trauma this guy caused, but to have the defense attorneys continue to minimize the situation… gosh!! I can’t imagine how these parents feel. 💔

[@dog-jk2hn]

It's his job to vehemently defend his client. If there was any reasonable claim to be made that he didn't do that, it'd be grounds for a mistrial. That's how the legal system works. Now that obviously doesn't mean it'd be nice for the parents to listen to. It won't be. That just doesn't change the fact that his defense attorney didn't do anything wrong.

[@emmie9102]

​@@dog-jk2hn the defense attorney was caught on Camera showing her Middle Finger while a Parent of a victim was speaking in the court. What's worse is she was doing that while laughing with the suspect! That's clearly unprofessional, now tell me if she still didn't do anything wrong.

[@ocotillofence]

@@emmie9102 I chalk their behavior up to this being in Florida. (No offense to anyone decent from Fla.)

[@ocotillofence]

@@elessartelcontar9415 If you train well with that cc, then I think that's great. Because in communities where much of the population may be carrying, people seem more reluctant to try any shenanigans. I'd like to challenge your belief that bad outnumbers good, though.

[@Dman425]

@@ocotillofenceI chalk this behavior to this court being in Florida. No offense to Floridians? 🙄😳🤔

[@scottallen5269]

Your daughter is so proud of you, kind sir. I can’t imagine your pain, or any of others who lost someone, because of this weak coward. Your daughter was lucky to have you, for as long as she did. Just as you, were blessed to have her. So sorry for your loss.

[@macdouglas1087]

Well said brother

[@aiyanyaqoob2203]

People die two times, When they die on Earth and when they are forgotten

[@wiz_kid]

His daughter is not proud his daughter is dead

[@superoldgamesaturday3277]

No, she's not. She wishes her father would stop being a Democrat puppet who wanted fellow Democrat Nikolas Cruz spared and is now mad that he got spared.

[@scottallen5269]

@@superoldgamesaturday3277 just like your dad, wishes he pulled out.

[@EDITMODE]

You never know how heavy and loud the word "endure" is until you've actually had to :( i'm so sorry for these families. I cannot even imagine... cannot even begin to imagine how they are getting by daily.

[@nfareview]

This father has serious self restraint. The amount of love I have for my daughter is immeasurable, as it is for other parents. It's a primal, deep, unbreakable bond. I couldn't have done what this man did. I would have been busy the past few weeks coming up with a plan to take this guy out. He wouldn't be breathing much longer, no way. I would make it happen.

[@shathaalsaadi1858]

Losing one of your sons is very painful. My aunt went through this experience. 3 of her sons died in different accidents. She was depressed for months, crying every night, until she got sick, but she was finally able to accept it and move forward in life. I wish peace to all the families of the victims.

[@Reeeeeee12345]

She was obviously crying because chad wouldn't commit, and he just wanted to smash.

[@Reeeeeee12345]

@Lucy Brooks you talking to me?

[@Wrath6909]

When she got sick, did she pass away? RIP to all families involved.

[@axxxx3308]

Bro how tf do 3 sons die in different accidents? That’s insane.

[@Reeeeeee12345]

@@Wrath6909 Are you the incel Steven B?

[@FamilyHistoriandude]

That girl has strong parents. No wonder she was tough.

[@ebr6822]

What a strong man and a great father. May the victims rest in peace

[@iamkristina2003]

noo

[@V1_00]

​@@iamkristina2003you need help..

[@bella-mccord]

the defense is absolutely disgusting for their behavior in this trial. My heart goes out to all of the victims' families, the survivors, and all of thoseaffected by this horrible tragedy.

[@paulinewoods375]

Wow that father spoke really well, that must have been emotional and difficult to maintain his composure. God bless him and all the other families who have lost their loved ones through this awful event.

[@bbrill9886]

you say that but. . he cant even pronounce endure

[@Kokorocodon]

@@bbrill9886 And you can't even be taken seriously.

[@abbiecampfield8955]

@@bbrill9886 and you are making a joke out of something that is incredibly serious, hope you’re happy

[@Lopez24391]

If you listen carefully you can hear how his voice breaks few times but barely does

[@paulbirkbeck1790]

@@bbrill9886 easy to be a smart ass with no picture and name.

[@shamilton2556]

What an incredible father.

[@trshcln6937]

But his daughter is dead, doesn’t that make hin no longer a father?

[@txicwaste1821]

@@trshcln6937 yea, but he is a father, daughter dead or not.

[@katie2843]

@@trshcln6937 really ?

[@cassandrahughes2897]

@@katie2843 ignore him his name clearly states his true worth... he belongs to the trash can smfh

[@trshcln6937]

@@txicwaste1821 You mean he was.

[@megagodsavageredlion9772]

I’m so sorry to every single family and person that has lost someone they loved and cared for. This father is so powerful for standing up there and saying how he feels, while remaining so composed and calm. God bless all people that have been affected by these types of tragedies.

[@chemeister]

I feel sorry for anyone living in a country with people who encourage and glorify guns and killing. 😢

[@mcbo1000]

❤. My heart goes out to you all. Your speech had me in tears. Pure courage and love. From the UK.

[@AdamFrancisco]

God bless this father. He has endured a loss no father should burden. Prayers for this man, his family and the victims.

[@lefantomer]

Don't you think that All Powerful and Loving God of yours might have gotten off his holy butt and stepped in to stop that carnage if "He" really existed? But no, you have to have YOUR giant Teddy Bear to comfort You. And don't whine or explain. I don't answer.

[@boileranimal5343]

He’s talking like an idiot Most likely he is Jewish

[@lefantomer]

@@boileranimal5343 The idiot is you, and "animal" was a perceptive name choice. Get lost.

[@bryant1479]

@@lefantomer Hi, I know you don't answer, but I hope you'll see this. You see, God has a perfect standard of morality, that is, all sins in His eyes are equal. All of us has sinned, and that makes us as evil as breaking one of His commandments means breaking all of them. If you want Him to intervene and stop evil, you must agree with us being killed also, to match His just characteristics. But God didn't do that. Instead, He sent Jesus Christ to die at the cross for our sins that whoever trusts in Him will be saved. We're evil, and the dreadfulness of our sins even took God to conquer them.

[@Big_Bag_of_Pus]

God didn't care enough to stop such a tragedy (and countless others) from happening, so why should he care now?

[@gigidotto9014]

How disgusting is his face to be so blanked out whilst he hearing all of this. These are the ones which piss me off most.

[@anhvo9322]

The dad is so brave and strong for being able to stand up there and say this. I feel the pain just watching this on youtube

[@nancysloan3731]

Those defense lawyers should be ashamed of themselves.

[@sweetd.69r.e.d.30]

They are proud because its always their people doing this...

[@trinitylivingston1286]

They should be disbarred too. They should be held accountable for their own actions.

[@iamkristina2003]

no

[@peepdawg8995]

Mad respect for the father. He's so damn strong, smart and articulate. He's wife is also strong, standing besides him to lend him support

[@Kbooty46]

Very strong

[@bryn1063]

@phill unrau troll?

[@michaeldelay600]

Well said. That's how it should be....in a normal world.

[@opo3628]

*His. "He's" is the contraction for "he is".

[@leafchief]

I cannot imagine this pain. My son isn’t even born yet but the thought of something like this happening breaks me just thinking about it. I feel nothing but grief for these parents and their children, this brings me to tears. I am so sorry for these people and other people who have experienced this. I am so scared for our children’s future. I hope they heal to the best of their ability, I am so sorry for their loss, this truly breaks my heart. 💔

[@martoni1993]

This man made me cry. So strong father,so strong person... The killer is so cold and it is sooo visible that he has zero feelings in his body. I am soooo sorry for all the families who lost their loved ones.

[@RskeDwg]

This dude is an unbelievably strong man. As a father myself, I'm not sure I could come anywhere close to delivering such an articulate, powerful and brave statement. Thoughts are with you all x

[@dezznutz3743]

And just imagine, a female, Democrat voting juror heard all of this and still ignored it and let him live.

[@Fantastic_Stranger]

@@dezznutz3743Why complicate things? No one was even talking about that

[@eriv4735]

deeznutz3743 🤡

[@deeznutz32108]

@@dezznutz3743 The jury was deadlocked, so half of them didn't

[@opheliasfall]

Those defense attorneys should be disbarred for their behaviors throughout this trial. And the gall to whine they've been through a lot is more than atrocious. *edit* since a lot of folks seem to be missing reading comprehension skills and assume I'm speaking of the defense attorney job itself (which I never mention above) - I'm not referring to the job; I'm referring to the behaviors of this defense team. BEHAVIORS which they chose to exhibit, which was disrespectful, condescending, childish toward the court and victims/families of this crime. Not the job, the behavior. Hence my mention of "behaviors" and "whining" and if you read further down in the comments, I'm still saying the same thing.

[@enniswhalen2428]

@ O _ i _ F - Would YOU like to take on the assignment ( they did not volunteer for this ) of representing an admitted mass murderer who has an entire community ( AND a whole lot of other people ) lining up to see him put to death ? Do you want to do it ?

[@opheliasfall]

@@enniswhalen2428 Calm your nerves. I'm not referring to the job itself. I'm referring to their BEHAVIOR which was childish and unprofessional throughout. Their job did not include all the snark, backtalk, and middle fingers. They were disrespectful which had nothing to do with the job and everything to do with behavior, which was a choice.

[@Dutchezz91]

It’s Florida that got damn water all make sense some of these states I don’t y y’all claim them when they really thrown the flock off

[@opheliasfall]

@@Dutchezz91 Are you drunk? That made no sense at all.

[@Brett1997]

@@opheliasfall too much marijuana Cuz she black

[@latavecarter3200]

Love this fathers heart felt speech! In which he presented very calmly but I bet he got his point across and this is one they will never forget… God bless him and every family that this tragedy has affected.🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@rachelr.n.3563]

This is the reason my daughter will never step foot in school again. My heart goes out to every family member who lost someone.

[@barbarabreunis7788]

You want to lock her into the basement for the rest of her life? In the U.S.A. people can get shot in the supermarket, or just walking down the street. School is the place where people make friends and find a partner. Take that away and you take away a lot of their future.

[@BranimalsTruth]

This dad is an incredible speaker, what strong person to articulate do well under horrible circumstances.

[@nellamaiorana6780]

@phillunrau9972you are a sick individual

[@satanxkxtten]

I'm so glad this father got the chance to at the very least confront Cruz. He's speaking nothing but straight facts too. My heart goes out to him and his wife.

[@allieelectra23]

He's pathetic

[@allieelectra23]

@Resistance You just contradicted yourself saying there's too many people on the planet but these shooters are doing a good job at keeping it low. Which is it too many people or is it low? Also if you think there's too many people on the planet and you think people need to be eliminated I think you should be 1st in line. What makes you better than anybody else? You're a nobody.

[@satanxkxtten]

@Resistance okay, trollllll 😂

[@satanxkxtten]

@Resistance you had to comment that 4 times? Really? Man, you're persistent! 👀 Don't you have a job? Or school? Anything at all? 😂

[@Emjolein]

Powerfull words. My condoleances to the families of the victims

[@OhanaFilms]

So much respect for this father and mother.

[@Cytron1515]

I cannot fathom the pain and grief this man and his wife have experienced, as all the families have experienced. This man should get a medal because this is one of the most powerful grief speeches I've ever heard.

[@jasonvoorhees5640]

just a medal?

[@starmaster191]

This man is living thru Hell. You can hear it in his voice. The hurt, the anger.

[@BoahBherman]

10:15 that woman has the coldest death stare I have ever seen. She didn’t even need to say a word, she got her point across

[@Fhhsfft]

lol imagine thinking that’s a woman 🤡

[@DerrickL23]

@@Fhhsfft imagine thinking he is the clown lmaoooo

[@Johnny53kgb-nsa]

This man, his wife, and everyone of these brave soles are the foundation of their community I hope and pray they find peace in their life's.

[@Traffic507]

This man's testimony left me frozen, I felt all his sadness and he is right in what they say because I would not like to go through a situation where the murderer of a son is in front of me and not be able to beat him to death, I hope God gives them the enough strength to move on!

[@Christofear-]

This man deserves nothing but the best in life and I hope he can recover and remain gold hearted despite the cruelty of this world.

[@douglascarter517]

He's an actor

[@rhondadeakin8051]

100% agree with you he deserves the best in this life but unfortunately you never recover from the death of your child.He will carry the pain with him everyday for the rest of his life just like all grieving parents do.

[@poeticpastimes]

He can't recover. He will never have his child back. You don't recover from that sometimes...you just make it through each day.

[@waynehand4600]

@@poeticpastimes while I read your comment,I could hear a Sarah mclachlan tune

[@Youneverknow222]

We will never understand the pain these families go through. Theyre such strong people.❤

[@brigidvanparys2062]

What the hell !! Defense attorneys just suck

[@marksauder9247]

Absolutely heartbreaking. As a father of a 2.5 year old daughter I cannot even imagine the pain those parents feel. What a messed up world.

[@fatfag2290]

Ensure she doesn't die frm school violence, but (as unlikely as it is, theres basically 0 female shooters.) ensure she doesn't become cruz. give her love, give her support, show her understanding, go with them through every struggle.

[@My_Secret_ArtSketchbook]

SIR, Parents/ Guardians/ Aunties/ mothers and teachers/ if you have children/ teenagers/ a sister/ sibling/ parent that you care about then PLEASE read a copy of a LIFE saving book called: Gift of Fear by Gavin De BECKER. ( teaches humans how and why to TRUST YOUR INSTINCS- ( including real life survival and other stories). Other books by Gavin De BECKER: Fear Less Protecting the Gift ( if u have Children/Grandchildren

[@harrisjnr6553]

Not World... But America 😏

[@Luka2000_]

@@depression_isnt_real but its true tho. It's very common in America

[@harrisjnr6553]

@@Luka2000_ only in America

[@jlynn_smokee]

I could never stand up there. He is a very strong man to speak for his child. My heart goes out to him.

[@JoseAguilar-tr9vf]

You know if you don't believe in Jesus you go to hell that's the sad part for his son you know you can't say your loved one is in heaven when they die that's not how it works you have to believe in Jesus To go to heaven

[@dalallina8169]

​@@JoseAguilar-tr9vf bro shut up no one cares about jesus

[@ericmccreary7593]

Bless this man, his wife and all of the families involved. Way to hold your composure. Such a strong statement ❤

[@TheOfficialChristyChilton]

This man is incredibly moving, logical, enlightened and by far the most powerful parent I’ve seen speak so far, I am sending them all prayers and healing but wow I am impressed.

[@leftysr2stupid354]

What are you impressed about??

[@RG-hf4et]

@@leftysr2stupid354 Impressed how well this man spoke in public facing this piece of trash that killed his daughter & the others & how well he kept his emotions together under such a tragedy.....Duh....you need to ask?!!!!

[@EminAnimE1]

@phill unrau You're a conspiracy actor bro. You don't fool anyone.

[@dannyrichards-nb9sh]

❤❤❤

[@dannyrichards-nb9sh]

​@phill unrau huh

[@paulpillow7641]

Heartwrenching. That man is more composed than I could ever be. God bless the families, and the souls of the beautiful children who were lost.

[@StsFiveOneLima]

I would have spent my own time up there telling the THING that it was going to be brutally assraped in prison, very soon, and very frequently, and that it was lucky THAT was its future, instead of having it's body slowly dismembered by me. I'd slice it apart and make it watch my dogs eat the pieces.

[@Totaly14]

Where was god?

[@sportcentral_prodz]

@@Totaly14don’t question the lords presence . He is always present .

[@user-tl7gw4yh7p]

where was god when they were being EFFING-MURDERED???? A little late for the blessings isn't it???? Such a stupid/selfish thing to say. Shame on YOU for offering blessings (Idiot).

[@Nelex5000]

​@@sportcentral_prodzalways present. even for the inmate? What did god do to help him?

[@Pamwtaylor]

My heart aches for the families. This guy is amazing. He means everything he says. Shame on all of you who put them through even more Hell. Great job, dad. I pray for you all every day. You’ve got class. They don’t.

[@user-jt3wn8wc7g]

Excellent message. I wouldn’t have been able to keep myself together under the circumstances. My heart hurts for all of the family members of the victims.

[@kfaberdnt]

My heart breaks for this man and all of the families involved. That's all I can say.

[@Reeeeeee12345]

I agree. Dude was just ridding the world of normie scum, and now he has to do life. Poor dude. 😔 # FreeNicholasCruz

[@anamericanman]

nobody died

[@Matthew-Anthony]

@AnAmericanMan What?

[@bryn1063]

@@anamericanman What? Many people died?

[@anamericanman]

@@bryn1063 Nobody died. Go to Uncensored Tube and search 'Parkland'. You'll see.

[@coltgunner2835]

I can’t imagine the amount of pain the families of the victims are going through. I pray that they find justice and peace.

[@douglascarter517]

Ha ha ha nobody got hurt, nobody died

[@douglascarter517]

@phill unrau oy vay to that sir, oy vay

[@douglascarter517]

@Dazzler - YT these comments are suppose to change how you think....Ree-shape your train of thought and level of trust you have for mainstream news....you see you are suppose to get mad at these comments...have a desire to shut us up with evidence....then, hopefully you realize there never is evidence and always a lot of trust....get mad, always be suspicious.

[@douglascarter517]

@Dazzler - YT I personally don't buy into these lone wolf mass shootings....The jew ish media claims these young men are white supremacist, but they turn out to be AshkeeNAZI Jews on some kind of drug

[@davidvickers-hm2xm]

My heart goes out to all the families for all their loss. What a great man, standing in front of his daughters killer with grace and integrity. There aren't any words Sir. God bless you all

[@ni_co523]

I stand with the parents and the families of those who lost their loved ones because of that shooter. The defense team can do their job but they have no right to disrespect the grieving families. The gracefulness, restraint and strength of these families for not running up to that monster and hurting him will always be commendable.

[@cassidycook3856]

Hes absolutely right the lack of human decency, common respect,and empathy for other human beings makes me sick to live on this planet. Much respect to them for turning their pain into positivity and helping other people and trying to change the world instead of just killing dude i dont think i personally could face someone that had murdered my child.

[@RONNYMORRISMUSIC]

Soooo much respect for this dad. What a great man he is.

[@rachelwhite4458]

Wonderfully spoken. Heartbreaking. That took so much strength. ❤ so sorry for these losses

[@19Slim68]

Death penalty to that criminal

[@YourMother261]

Breaks my heart, but I have to say, that's a real man. The way he speaks and carries himself despite the circumstances speaks volumes. Grief tends to pull families apart but the love he shows his wife is heartwarming. I hope he continues his great work and I wish them all nothing but the best.

[@laurenorourke2442]

I’m so proud of this man for speaking out, his daughter would be so proud of him. My heart breaks for him and all the other victim’s families. I wouldn’t have been able to do this without lashing out in anger and breaking down in tears

[@Punisher1830]

I want to see this murderer get his ass beat.

[@rolandmine6693]

Hearing this man, no, not just a man, but also a father, speak with such compassion and emotion, being so direct, and upfront about all the details and sharing with us just some the tragic and disturbing things he and his family have had to endure in this horrifying case on they're part, was like no other I have ever seen/felt from someone giving a speech such as he did. I could be here for hours writing about this, I have the most upright respect for this Father and how he really expresses the deep and emotional connection he had with his daughter and how it was broken apart by this monster; 'monster' honestly doesn't even come close to how truly evil and cold blooded this creature 'Nikolas Cruz' really is from his actions and behavior in the courtroom, as well as some of his defense.

[@NickCurrin]

Well done man, can’t even imagine. I’m very sorry for all of your losses and everything you all go through every day. I live in Oregon and I want you to know that from a far distance, I am sending you all love. Take care.

[@scarlettmartinmd9131]

My sincerest condolences to these families who lost children. I lost my 22 year old son last year from a brain bleed! He loved high school. He graduated top 2 percent of high school, had his pick of colleges. God had other plans for him. I know how it feels not to see him or talk to him, but I cant imagine how these parents feel. God bless you all!

[@ItachiRyu]

Sorry for your loss 😢

[@annawiniarska2054]

Excuse me: was he c vaxd?

[@scarlettmartinmd9131]

@@ItachiRyu Thank you so much!

[@lisaturtle1106]

@@annawiniarska2054 why the f would u ask that that irrelevant and none of your buisness!!!

[@lisaturtle1106]

so sorry for your loss ! may you someday find peace and comfort some day🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@Wellwater52]

Bless you Mr. and Mrs. Guttenberg. Thank you for addressing the ridiculous defense team.

[@liamstewart2094]

Heartbreaking no words am a father an sitting crying watching this, I will be praying everyday for there beautiful children an there families,all my love from Ireland...

[@kennethbrancart]

No compassion from the defense lawyers to the victims families is despicable!! Justice will be served…. just not soon enough.

[@dmam58]

This speech broke my heart. My deepest condolences to all the families. I hope your cause touches and saves many lives in the future.

[@rhyfelwrDuw]

I can't imagine what that man and his wife, and the other victims' families have gone through! This father is so brave standing up in court and reprimanding the defense team!

[@aidanjones2704]

That dad is awesome!

[@jelenajelenic9069]

Ye,he has a guts.i don't know what would i do .i admire him👍👍👍👍💖💖💖💙❤❤💙💙💙

[@jelenajelenic9069]

@phill unrau who are you?we all have are opinions😊😊😊😊bla bla bla

[@JoseAguilar-tr9vf]

​@@jelenajelenic9069 alot of people like to think there loved one's are in heaven but they are not they are in hell

[@Vyansya]

He is a great man, a great husband, and a great father. His daughter must've been so proud ♥

[@QUEENFACEOFFICIAL]

Man… his strength. My heart goes out to all the parents and everyone impacted.

[@jacquig7118]

That was powerful. Sorry for your loss and thank you for all that you are doing for 'survivors'. I felt every word

[@steventamburello7187]

So proud of this father for how blunt he is but remaining calm and not charging at this killer.

[@yourgooglemeister6745]

Still think fathers are unimportant?

[@connorkuhlman6702]

Absolute unit of a man I strive to be. I will send my prayer for your daughter. Stay strong.

[@MsWiccanpriestess]

I need to shake this man's hand. He just spoke for every parent in that courtroom.

[@calundoconteal6851]

This is inspiring and fascinating in how the father could remain so in tact and strong despite such a horrifyingly tragic situation that most people would succumb to