Judge sentences Nathaniel Rowland to life in prison: raw video

A judge has sentenced a man to life in prison for killing University of South Carolina student Samantha Josephson after kidnapping her in Columbia's Five Points back in 2019. Nathaniel Rowland also spoke in court before sentencing: www.wltx.com/a...

[@anigmagrl]

"Your child was a good child. But that was when he was a child." Damn. Much respect for this judge.

[@luxshampoo8520]

that thing is not a child!

[@anigmagrl]

@@luxshampoo8520 Agreed.

[@bettywest8191]

@@luxshampoo8520 My P p Thank P p L L Ty

[@luxshampoo8520]

@@bettywest8191 what the hell!

[@luxshampoo8520]

@@anigmagrl yeah!

[@midlifeandnailingit6342]

This man’s family not holding him accountable is probably part of what got him here. We MUST hold our children accountable. 😞

[@KarahD]

Great point!!!

[@charlesbukowski9836]

They are not your children anymore....they are Sleepy Joe Bidens now with his new communistic " F the system and Whitey" BS propaganda machine that has replaced every source of wisdom and knowledge..

[@lizaroedewaller-bridge407]

You are so right, we do have to held ourselves accountable, and give that example to our kids.

[@reginacox-gadalla6134]

@@charlesbukowski9836 Actually, it was Donald J. Trump who said he could kill someone in broad daylight and get away with it...Seems like you got your presidents mixed up! 🤔

[@reginacox-gadalla6134]

Parents had better get a hold of their children...They think they are so innocent and then they want to boo-boo cry when the law gets a hold of them!

[@warren9402]

I will never understand how parents think because they raised their kid it's impossible for them to turn out bad. Every killer at one point was a cute baby.

[@ericaquick7157]

Facts!

[@jayfresh6530]

Good point, but something still seems fishy

[@warren9402]

@@jayfresh6530 Like what?

[@firstandomega8874]

@@jayfresh6530 fishy is your mind

[@marquisblakemore8468]

@@jayfresh6530 I feel the same way. Or maybe I’m just so used of people getting locked up for murder who was innocent but they just didn’t wanna snitch.

[@sookie4195]

This Honorable Judge, lost his own son recently and still was the sitting judge in the Alex Murdaugh’s murder trial. He plans to retire shortly thereafter. Thank you sir!!

[@babygirl0806]

@ Sookie, perfectly said. I’m praying for the judge & his family. Thanking of sharing. Than you Judge.

[@WasabiGamu]

Wait what happened to his son

[@nimuaegore3010]

I thought he looked familiar!

[@LeslieDevoe]

My father was a criminal defense attorney in South Carolina. He Worked the same part of the state. We all lived on our family farm 17 miles away from Kingstree.

[@williemaejones9944]

PRAYING GOD LOVE STRENGTH PEACE COMFORT AND HEALING FOR THE JUDGE AND HIS FAMILY 😢😢RIL TO HIS SON

[@litebrite2790]

I know the judge will never see this comment but in the event that he does I would like to say you Sir are truly a man of great character.

[@bigmud]

girl you better keep this compliment going...

[@allisonpage2749]

Totally agree. The judge is a man of tremendous faith, honesty, the truth, fairness and great character.

[@rafaelluna3372]

My dad sees everything he adopted me when i was 12 a poor dominican boy from a very poor island he never tried too change me or my name he felt it was duty too keep it the same and be proud of it and not be ashamed of it💙

[@litebrite2790]

@@rafaelluna3372 You're comment is simply beautiful and hats off to this wonderful man you call Father❤

[@rafaelluna3372]

@@litebrite2790 thank you mam godbless you my dad sees it all im extremely grateful too him when he said i have two sons he was referring also about me im a dark skinned man who speaks both languages proficiently when i said too him i no longer wanted too speak the Spanish language he said no i would like for you too speak it and teach me some of it son he never has tried too change me my only question has always been why me when you've could've adopted someone else the only thing i can think about is it was god and his almighty grace.take care now mam and thank you #grateful

[@mikehemlepp4081]

I am a South Carolina lawyer and i have appeared before this Judge many times, including in murder trials. He is exactly this calm, respectful and grounded in person, not just for cameras and high profile cases. We are fortunate to have him, and his daughter, on the bench. Judge Newman is a class act.

[@godschildyes]

Thank you for this Mike!

[@joshualuntsford]

Right on mike. Stay safe. And merry Christmas

[@sillyrukus]

The judge is a man to follow

[@simonhill1590]

I'm sure he will appreciate your fawning remarks should he read these comments. As someone in the legal profession you are very careless/carefree.

[@censoredrecon4029]

@@simonhill1590 not sure you replied to the right comment???

[@ceenote969]

His DNA was found under her fingernails and the back seat of his car was covered in her blood. His denial is repulsive

[@dakota481]

He's black... Are you shocked..?

[@naruinoiscanoninanalternat2947]

@@dakota481 based?!

[@dakota481]

@@naruinoiscanoninanalternat2947 don't even know what that lingo even means "homie"

[@antoniofrank5989]

@@naruinoiscanoninanalternat2947 not based at all. Don't put the basedgod in this

[@naruinoiscanoninanalternat2947]

@@antoniofrank5989 SEETHING

[@snipsnip05]

Can't imagine the rage Samantha's family must have felt hearing him say he was innocent. No remorse. Tragic.

[@legendofzelda2324]

I dunno. It might be more difficult if he broke down and apologized and showed a human being. Maybe easier to just know he’s the worst of the worst. Imagine a killer asking for your forgiveness. That’d be more tough for me personally I think

[@deagle2yadome696]

@@legendofzelda2324 true

[@AstroBaby91]

Psychopathic people are all around us

[@snag8428]

@@legendofzelda2324why would u feel sorry for a criminal who stabs 120 times? It wasn't a mistake ,mistakes can be forgiven,but this can't be.

[@domcrespo1172]

THE JUDGE made the theater!!! Temporized the facts, when you know it was RACIAL HATE CRIME!!! We constantly see crimes involving BLACK MEN IN THE USA killing and/or raping WHITE WOMEN IN THE USA!!! This common form of action leads everyone to think that BLACK MEN IN THE USA want to target WHITE MEN IN THE USA out of HATE AND ENVY!!! If KZbin considers that telling the truth is a CRIME OF BULLYING or VIRTUAL HARASSMENT!!! So, why are such crimes commonplace??? You can investigate!!!

[@Free2LoveDorks]

If we don’t hold our children accountable, the courts will.

[@r.ernestwhite7259]

excellently put

[@Hitmanzay]

I learned it like "if we don't raise our kids, the streets will" same principal‼️

[@robertpolwort667]

white ppq

[@GABRIELADAWSON]

Or Better Yet DON’T DRAG NO CHILDREN INTO THIS PIECEASHIT WORLD!!!!.

[@SilverFlame819]

I don't know, they couldn't even make him put his damn mask on right.

[@andya2665]

This judge is an asset to his city, county, state, and nation. The term,"Your Honor," is well deserved.

[@roberttaylor6694]

WELL DESERVED!

[@roberttaylor6694]

@@1450JackCade NO DOUBT!

[@AnthonyWilliams-ew3wp]

Well said

[@chucktowne]

There are a lot of good judges, they are just like the rest of us. Human beings! This is one of those good ones.

[@adamada101]

Yup, super solid individual

[@TimeBucks]

This Judge is a quality man

[@Cecespizza14]

@@triggahappyjoe his life mattered until he took others 😒

[@cooperstertz]

@@Cecespizza14 not really. He’s a pos

[@ajlive6419]

@@triggahappyjoe hell no don’t blame BLM. This is not what we represent! He is guilty. Please people don’t fall for his antics.

[@mr.flickyda-bean7221]

Nah he talked to long..

[@freedomfromcensorshipman5464]

he did okay

[@peoplestam]

This judge was truly heartbroken by this case....he showed so much grace and empathy

[@kjh6903]

I love this judge . He was great in the Alex Murdaugh trial too . He’s a class act .

[@cheekyauschick]

This Judge is a man amongst all men, what a beautiful human he truly is .

[@shawnreid6123]

✊🏾🤎

[@deborabowlin8950]

i agree... hes a great man

[@zellanutellaa]

He really is a great man

[@LCx829]

He said words that needed to be said to this defendant. Often nothing like this is ever said.

[@audreycarroll9146]

@@LCx829 All too often. God rest her soul and comfort those who grieve this horrid crime!

[@donaldbroadstone1572]

This Judge is a perfect example of what our society needs in every courtroom

[@LinneaSanchez]

Agreed!

[@erinthesystem9608]

I thought it was great that he allowed some emotion to come through (without sacrificing any professionalism). It seems natural, and I'd also imagine the attitude of weary disappointment has more impact on consciences (where they exist) than flat admonishments tend to do.

[@loutrrelledwards2341]

AMEN !

[@ceezb5629]

A very well spoken, eloquent gentleman.

[@kathylovingshimer6708]

True

[@spandex7055]

That judge is a boss, we need hundreds of him on the bench.

[@sakenapalmer1207]

Need him in Jamaica

[@daawee10]

Well, make you go out & vote.

[@makokhakenya5379]

Need him in kenya

[@docroberts4289]

Not hundreds but thousands.

[@kikilabeouf1906]

“I know I’m innocent” I’ve never rolled my eyes so hard, please go to jail.

[@blvckdoll]

Jail is too good for him.he needs prison

[@blvckdoll]

And the death penalty

[@gabrieldavis5949]

Death penalty

[@palmerfamily609]

This Judge is a Quality man. Salt of the earth

[@egtweb]

Totally agree! Justice has been served!

[@ashm8831]

Salt of the earth is an excellent phrase. Salute.

[@jojom6657]

Indeed!!!

[@ryanperkins9351]

Why do you say that exactly?

[@f0ry0u81]

Eloquent and concise👍

[@billietharp2164]

This judge is a true class act. If we had judges like this man all over the country, I believe there would be justice everywhere

[@generalyellor8188]

No matter how just a judge may be, he answers to the jury, and we've seen how corrupt juries can be.

[@maryannashenfelder5513]

Well said,spot on! Thanks

[@mikerefutesapetheists3398]

👍

[@jayuski]

A judge like that is called a hang-em judge. They are all over the country. The more judges hang (give extreme sentences) the more people become convicted. I'm not saying recidivism or let out of jail early due to overcrowding...I'm saying that now-a-days we are seeing too many heinous crimes and too many people being sent away.

[@tantoine419]

@@jayuski I'm sure you would have agreed with the sentencing, if he had murdered your child or loved one. The victim will NEVER be able to interact with her parents or loved ones via phone call or in person, unlike him. Think about it... 🤔

[@kiesh82]

I cannot believe he stood up there and said he’s innocent!!!

[@stevenwahl3440]

That's all he had left. Even though it's so blatantly clear he is GUILTY ! He has an absolutely wonderful future ahead of him. And deserves every last second of it ! 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@koolv8022]

Makes you wonder how he sleeps at night after what he did .. but no worries..GP won’t be too kind to him..He better watch his six

[@kcmaldonado3948]

​@@koolv8022 He's a sociopath so no conscience. I'm confident he's done this before. Thank the Lord for DNA technology.

[@Faretheewell608]

In a red shirt. And his attorney is wearing a red belt. Poor execution, folks. Should have worn Believe-me blue.

[@stevenr8606]

​@Faretheewell608 true. So true. But he is guilty and ARROGANT TOO !!!!!!!

[@Nicole-yv4zr]

She put up an AMAZING fight against you. That was such a great statement from This Judge. This monster deserves every year he got.

[@ValerieJermon-cd2ps]

Yess

[@natalie9884]

Stabbing someone that many times isn’t just to kill them, it’s for their own pleasure and gratification while it’s going on.

[@lisathompson6913]

💯💯💯💯💯💯👍👍👍👍

[@treday8282]

You never been in the situation to know

[@annecollins1470]

Dumping the body so close to home allows him to continually 'revisit' his crime for on going gratification.

[@flowersfromh-evanlakshmi7577]

Yes he needs to be put away for life.

[@flowersfromh-evanlakshmi7577]

@@treday8282 why would anyone put themselves in that situation to begin with. Obviously he was sick 128 times. He is a sick man.

[@LOLmusics]

“Your child was a good child, but that’s when he was a child” facts!

[@raleighkellyc9375]

Yes exactly when he was a child ,but not any more

[@trophypages]

When the judge starts by saying, "In all my years on the bench....." you know you're screwed.

[@keishawilliams7546]

Facts

[@stevehall3167]

Most definitely screwed. .it couldn't be in all my years on the bench I've never seen someone lied on a defendant so you know that you are screwed period.

[@bernicejackson4902]

😳🤣🤣🤣

[@Michd0417]

😂 so true

[@victorhicks7835]

Very true… it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out that you screwed when the judge says, “In all my years on the bench… Well said

[@moobrien1747]

I WANT THIS GUY ON THE SUPREME COURT.

[@user-fw8rd5ud4q]

Apparently, South Carolina has a great judge. That’s a man right there.

[@yvonnepitts7064]

And he dld a good job thank you judge

[@chrisrosa1407]

Of course he’s a black man that’s putting away another black man and you are very appreciative of that I mean if he was lenient I guess your opinion would be a little bit different just saying

[@denisesurber8176]

@@chrisrosa1407 I guess your opinion would definitely be positive if he had been lenient.

[@rasheedachristian7500]

@@chrisrosa1407 I am so over this like really he was a black man killing someone the judge did his job. Show leniency for what damn that. He is a judge no matter what his skin color is. This guy don't even show any compassion why have compassion for him hell naw. That guy didn't have any leniency for that girls life. Kill someone in Africa and your going to jail for life or getting the death penalty. Plus the prisons are way worse than ours. On top of that her family would be allow to have killed him if they caught him before the cops. Smh that is crazy as ever to say that

[@marlonholt40]

@@chrisrosa1407 I'm just seeing this case for the 1st time, the Judge appears to be beyond honorable. The guy said with a str8 face that he was innocent. The Judge sentenced him to natural life because he was found guilty of brutally killing a human being. Color has nothing to do with it. Consequences are real. I'm glad the bench is honoring the law in South Carolina..

[@bathory313]

Had her debit card, her blood in his car, her DNA under his nails, she's last seen getting into his car, etc etc. Innocent my foot.

[@ashm8831]

Thank you for following the case.

[@sayitloudblcknproud]

Guilty, guilty, guilty!

[@JessLoveyy]

Idk why he keeps saying he didn’t do it lol all this evidence points to you

[@lonepeanuts4473]

"...my foot." Lmao, my condolences to the case, but I'm stealing that phrase xD.

[@xxenzz]

@@lonepeanuts4473 fr

[@vivmonroe1802]

Ted Bundy said he was innocent too. I am glad this Judge calls him and his Mom out on their Bullmess.

[@SAma-qp1xf]

love the term bullmess … hope ya don’t mind if I steal it

[@kurtmena6354]

“Bullmess”?!?! I like that… will be adding bullmess to my vocabulary for future conversations….thanks…

[@vivmonroe1802]

@@SAma-qp1xf I don’t mind:-)

[@vivmonroe1802]

@@kurtmena6354 You’re welcome:-) LOL

[@OpiumBride]

The sad truth is they genuinely believe their kid is good which goes to show u how much of low standards the mothers have...which explains a lot about how their kids are not disciplined correctly

[@paulallen6069]

This badass judge needs to be on SCOTUS

[@danterivers695]

You joking right ! Like Clarence Thompson dumbass

[@Savedbyzero1]

I wouldn't go that far.

[@jayrteev1902]

“There were a thousand roads and each road led to you” Damn that’s powerful.

[@lamiaallen7830]

Yes it is💯✔

[@andrewagyeman3338]

We call it in science "multiple lines of evidence"

[@juniorjohnson5961]

What is the name of this case I'm not familiar with it ?

[@mark1h2023]

666th like

[@DreaCarterify23]

It’s so sick to hear this murderer say he’s innocent. If you don’t want to go to jail give up the person that stole your car, murdered this beautiful law student, through out the middle of the night drive your car to atms to try to steal her money, and give your car back full of blood at 7 am to make it to your girlfriends house to take her to work. This is so sad. And heart breaking. She didn’t deserve to die.

[@donnaridings1219]

YES! To stab someone 120 times? That's A LOT OF TIMES! HOLY CRAP THINK ABOUT HOW MANY TIMES THAT IS! Where would she even have left not stabbed? Her poor family had to see that mess of her stabbed that many times! 120! Damn! I mean to stand there and say he didn't do it?! PSYCHO! 😲 try and do stabbing that many times! I can only get to like 30 "air stabbings" and my arm is like forget it! I just can't get over his cold, callous, no emotions of it and the 120 stabbings it just blows my mind!

[@Srekwah]

Was he on drugs?

[@lelandblbxxx]

Absolutely

[@rickjames6319]

💯

[@chrisrhinehart45]

Very true amen 🙏

[@karinpropheter2581]

This judge is truly wise and a kind human being

[@carolewise]

He knows a narcissistic psycho when he sees one. Disgusting he's going to ask for what he did not give, Mercy.

[@queensheba8724]

I agree!

[@queensheba8724]

@@carolewise I agree!

[@queensheba8724]

I wish I had this judge for the evil narcissistic who tried to murder me.

[@a.b.d.3974]

I love this judge very compassionate. He definitely put people in their place that's for sure.

[@cherylrainey7512]

This judge needs to be recognized for his work and great experience in the court room.

[@candiceroderick7613]

The Judge has a Beautiful Soul. You can Feel It just by listening to him!

[@mekishagully6428]

I agree

[@dnice3465]

Yeah, he has a beautiful soul to you because he gave a black man a life sentence

[@Pray925]

@@dnice3465 did he not deserve life?

[@dnice3465]

@@Pray925 : Did George Floyd murderer deserve life?

[@Pray925]

@@dnice3465 yes, did you expect me to say no because he's white?

[@vidarragnarsson4020]

This has to be the most clearheaded lucid judge I’ve ever heard hand down a verdict

[@ouiroc]

He is still trying to reach out to this criminal I hope he took the judges words to heart

[@jimmymalone9139]

Clear headed. 2 words. Buy a dictionary or learn to spell

[@jblack8149]

@@jimmymalone9139 it was a simple mistake

[@LaceyTripp95]

@@jimmymalone9139 don’t act like you’ve never made a spelling error. “Learn how to spell” ? Lmfao. They obviously *can* spell since you clearly read the comment they posted. How about you just quit being a douche canoe. K? K 😁

[@FOT2010]

@@jimmymalone9139 and you need to learn social skills.

[@LinneaSanchez]

This judge is a class act, so eloquently spoken. We need more men like him.

[@dc76384]

You picked that up too. Classy man well educated.

[@deniseunterman9652]

All judges are well educated. Not all are classy. This judge is both.

[@CoolGreySoul]

Wish he was over the Kyle Rittenhouse trial instead of that other far right leaning prune

[@susanhaynes3001]

@@CoolGreySoul Far right..? Why bc he knows the constitution ? He seems fair hes a Judge that won’t put up w/BS in his court. Maybe the prosecution should know what the constitution says n he would’ve chosen his verbiage differently. Then he wouldn’t have to look like a horses ass..

[@slim404]

@@CoolGreySoul Was thinking the same thing.

[@neltaclements7432]

I truly believe this was not his first murder. I love this judge.

[@lisettegarvin5030]

I said the same thing.

[@ravenharris1257]

ditto

[@PokerIsLife13]

This judge seems like the embodiment of what a United States judge should be. The best that we have to offer. Thank you sir.

[@Zeebo216]

The United States is NOT the gatekeeper of righteousness....

[@Cristian-vm1bg]

@@Zeebo216 lmao. donald didnt say it was. he said the judge did a good job and that our judges SHOULD be fair. moron. stfu before you get a headache.

[@Zeebo216]

@@Cristian-vm1bg It was implied...you shut up...

[@MrNategeo]

@@Zeebo216 Petulant child.

[@kuochiangyuan6793]

was thinking the same thing

[@landajimmy]

His daughter is also a judge? Damn, as a parent I would be so proud.

[@davidpietarila699]

Actually… I am not at all surprised.

[@letmedarling4452]

He's more proud that she's not a killer. All your degrees and status go out the window once you decide to murder people.

[@ScoutSniper3124]

The Victim, Samantha Josephson was graduating college and headed to Law School when she was abducted and stabbed to death, with 120 stab wounds. I can only imagine that this Judge saw his OWN daughter in the Victim. Can you imagine the restraint and humanity this Judge posses to speak to this MONSTER in a respectful manner even while sentencing him to life in prison. I could NOT have done it.

[@ralphemerson497]

You would think so. But many judges are appointed thru nepotism and bowing to the local political machine. Everyone in politics is connected one way or another.

[@michaelperry4398]

Just as bad as this man is, judges DO send 1000 percent inocent people to prison. Wich is worse than being murdered. Ya be so proud, your sadly confused and one sided mind. Open your mind.

[@jackbrydges7673]

The world needs more judges like him. What a wonderful man bless him.

[@bluescripthm3292]

Yes, indeed 👍

[@Rosario19580]

Its a shame the laws on life meaning life are not adopted in the United Kingdom life for murder here is 26 years which is a disgrace.

[@tavarjohnson2]

YESSSS!!!!

[@andreg.ignacio]

& an awesome person this is why im a criminal justice student

[@sheldonallen3299]

@A p no

[@fegrace_1]

Thanks for sharing this video. I recall seeing this judge because he made news for stopping the mother for continuing to say that her son was good and that he was innocent. One year later he is the judge in the Alex Murdaugh’s case and he still doing an exemplary job and conducting himself with the class befitting his role!

[@kjh6903]

I love this judge . I could listen to his voice all day . We need more judges like this man .

[@sclosangelesktown5409]

This judge needs to be serving in the highest court of the land. Oh wait..he’s not corrupt

[@emilemarie3804]

😂🤣😭😭🤣😂🤣😂🤣😭🤣😂🤣

[@cecep7477]

😂😂😂😂

[@dfm4352]

Ha ha; good one!

[@RVBadlands2015]

Not all the Supreme Court is corrupt.

[@willmartinez5496]

LOL

[@flower2627]

This judge just took the soul out of this snake in such a calm way. He will never get to slither up on innocent people again.

[@matiasfernandez9050]

Whats ur fb

[@matiasfernandez9050]

Or snapchat

[@tyronehoustonson2944]

@@matiasfernandez9050 lmaoooo

[@EJayyDreadHead]

@@matiasfernandez9050 bro get yo no profile picture having ass on she ain't gonna give you her fb bro🤣😂🤣😂🤣😭

[@4Realkevv]

Dam u fine whats your snap or Instagram

[@JOHNKIRBY2077]

I love how he engages Rowland with realization, sympathy, relatability yet delivering what all Americans seek...Justice!!!!💯💯

[@queenkeishajones6480]

I like how you said this. Very true

[@JOHNKIRBY2077]

@@queenkeishajones6480 Thank you so much!!!❤

[@debbieflaherty4846]

John Kirby, That killer does care. He’s already thinking about his appeal.

[@JOHNKIRBY2077]

@@debbieflaherty4846 I hope he doesn't get it!!!

[@mrspeeddemon727]

I don't think life in prison getting 3 meals a day, a TV in his cell and hanging with his homies in the yard is anywhere close to justice. Now the tax payers have the burden of taking care of his crime for the rest of his life. He still gets to live and grow old while brutally murdered someone. That's not justice.

[@marijooneill8015]

This judge was absolutely awesome in his response. I'm impressed.

[@alexajessop5590]

That Judge sounds like a completely decent man.

[@rn6447]

Wow! Incredible he thinks he's the victim. Thank you Judge for breaking it down and correcting him. No doubt he's guilty.

[@silverblack5475]

Typical Sociopath

[@nimonnbim1244]

"Wow! Incredible he thinks he's the victim." Got one thing to blame on that leftist dogma.

[@rn6447]

@@nimonnbim1244 Do you speak English? What is "leftist dogma" smh. Can't even understand what you're trying to convey. It's pointless posting a comment if no one can comprehend it. Understand that terminology you use is not used all around the world, so even though your peers in whichever country you're from may understand you, the same terminology is not used in my country so maybe posting in basic English is best, that majority people can understand.

[@MaryMacElveen]

I love this judge who said leniency is not in his DNA and backed up law enforcement in investigating this case stating all roads led back to the defendant who denied killing Samantha Josephson. By accident she got into his car thinking it was her Uber. She was kidnapped and murdered. Today she and her family got justice. May Samantha Rest in Peace. 😥🙏❤

[@msalyssababy]

Beautifully said! I hope this brings a little bit of comfort & satisfaction to Samantha’s family. They deserve it ❤️

[@MrHearddat]

He gave him leniency by not sending him to death row. Now his life is being paid for by taxpayers.

[@MaryMacElveen]

@@MrHearddat But with the many appeals that death row inmates get, it costs the tax payers more. Don't get me wrong, I am not opposed to capital punishment.

[@saranicole6121]

@@MrHearddat capital punishment honestly tends to cost tax payers more than life in prison. at least from what I’ve learned through some research.

[@bubgum00]

@@MrHearddat Either way money is going to be spent. Knowing he’s going to get raped plenty of times for the rest of his life and having to watch his back is great torture.

[@dixielou4002]

Respect and admiration for this judge. I wish I would've have had a man like this in my life growing up.

[@blastedontape]

we all wish for an uncle phil but sometimes life gives us wills dad

[@lunardemon1106]

This is one of the best presented verbal beatdowns by a judge I have ever seen. Great judge.

[@CM-iv9vk]

I heard the judge sentence the murderer to life in prison, but he never said " without the possibility of parole", will that mean at some point, quite a few years down the road, that he could possibly get out for good behavior?

[@NEnigma777]

I seriously could see this in a movie. It was so perfect and he was so eloquent. I love this judge. He is a true class act ❤️

[@601madwoman5]

@@CM-iv9vk he also said all his natural life so he'll be dead when he get out of prison

[@dannatrotter5717]

Make this a movie. Morgan Freeman can portray him!

[@SHOESTANDARDS]

@@CM-iv9vk no

[@Justice822]

Hearing this judge talk, no question he is a wonderful person.

[@skipfluck4299]

Your White guilt is showing.

[@tonyrichardson5955]

He CERTAINLY Is!

[@SAMEntalhealth]

@@skipfluck4299 yeah ok your emotional weakness is showing lmaooo pathetic

[@SAMEntalhealth]

@Corby Dipsen wtf lol

[@lasaundrawatson4564]

@@skipfluck4299 WTH🤷🏾‍♀️

[@ebonyjoi634]

This judge was fair and wasn’t there for ANY BS!

[@sconnielassie]

This judge belongs on the Supreme Court. He’s simply the salt of the earth.

[@otto1630]

he sucks

[@codymiddlenamemingle1728]

I could listen to this judge all day. Not even about a criminal case, just his wisdom..

[@Zeebo216]

Please…I have more wisdom than him…and ain’t even got all my wisdoms yet…

[@Locopueblo]

@@Zeebo216 ....huh

[@WorthlessDeadEnd]

And he's so chill, too.

[@barneyronnie]

There's more wisdom to be gained in studying theoretical physics. Law is just soooo booorringgg...

[@kathyallen9441]

E

[@HollyFayHolverson777]

This judge is not only brilliant and well spoken. He's also dignified, calm of demeanor and definitely does his level best to be impartial. A good many judges could learn from his example

[@BelchingBeaver69]

Why? Because he’s black ??

[@mycolortv1]

Why wouldn't he be WELL SPOKEN..don't you think his education that he has to become a Judge would allow him the ability to as you say speak correctly..lol...you must be white

[@jking0.o121]

I like him alot as well.

[@itsmejahmarie]

Why would he not be all those things you stated? You sound shocked that a black man is well spoken and composed 🙄🙄🙄🙄

[@1andonlychellexxx]

@@itsmejahmarie 💯

[@julietgover2832]

The judge is like the grandfather, everyone would love to call their own.

[@caligirlNita94803]

@Juliet my thoughts exactly. However people in the world today would hate having him as a grandfather. They would rebel not realizing they have something great that many wished they had.

[@nay2161]

He had no remorse smh

[@bobdees6428]

I never had a father or grandfather in my life, this judge has so many qualities that people take for granted. I pray that men would see this and learn from him. I have met many people who have murdered in their lives and they are so similar to the defendant. I have never understood how the parents of a monster can’t see or admit the truth, I am speaking from someone who saw it with their own eyes

[@jamellfoster6029]

He spoke to this evil demon like a father speaks to his misbehaving son. This monster is incapable of rehabilitation...

[@jamellfoster6029]

@@bobdees6428 he's like an older version of my husband. My husband is a very loving Dad who speaks to our kids in this manner...

[@terryspross1484]

He’s the same Judge that put Alex Mardaugh Away for the rest of his life, and yes he is well spoken, right to the point and takes no crap from anyone If all the judges acted the way he handles himself always the country would be a better place Great Job Judge I’m a fan Sir

[@birdy0127]

The judge could narrate audiobooks. His voice is so level and soothing.

[@HollywoodCreeper]

He sounds like Ben Carson.

[@leesher1845]

Agreed.

[@philipjoseph5099]

Thank you!

[@mercedeschristie9386]

I could listen to him all day. I played this over and over, such wisdom, how he chose his words....beautiful

[@JT_8283]

It would take 3 days to listen to a 10 page book lol

[@rullmourn1142]

The judge KNOWS he's guilty.

[@norms3913]

He was guilty from the get go

[@mpalmer7800]

The only thing in this world is about himself!!! He’s evil and I truly feel he’d kill this young black female he shocked up with. She’s crazy to see all that evidence and still hanging around him!!!

[@deebo2808]

Even his lawyer can’t look at the judge because she knows her client is guilty

[@stt5v2002]

Lawyers almost always know when their client is guilty, and that is in the large majority of actual trials. Lawyers should not and rarely do feel guilty for skillfully representing a guilty client. That is their job and they are doing it for you, not for the guilty. What I mean by that is that is that you might be falsely accused one day. If that happens, your lawyer will do her or his best to defend you rather than judging you before the jury does. Skilled defense lawyers help ensure that justice is done. When the accused is zealously defended but still found guilty, we can have a high degree of confidence in that verdict. In fact, when innocent people are wrongly convicted it is almost always due to inept defense lawyers.

[@roberttaylor6694]

@@stt5v2002 you brought it home it couldn't have been said any better🎯

[@theroachden6195]

@@stt5v2002 well said. Defense attorneys who know their client is guilty make sure the State doesn't screw their client and keeps everything within the bounds of the Constitution. That's all they can do.

[@elijahhouston8494]

@@stt5v2002 well said

[@loutrrelledwards2341]

Where do hell get these LOUSY defense lawyers from.... HELL? NO SYMPHONY OR SYMPATHY....... he's innocent 😇 LoL LoL lol

[@bobbyfit]

I honestly could listen to this Judge talk all day. Well spoken, Verbose, and low key relaxing. Need more like him for real.

[@TerraDiASMR]

Him saying that he’s innocent and having exactly zero remorse even after hearing the heartbreaking statements from Samantha’s now broken family and after all the evidence that proved his undeniable guilt, just shows that there’s absolutely nothing good about this man, regardless of what his delusional mother thinks.

[@chocolatecitygemini9747]

@ TerraDiASMR Question??🤔🤔 So do you think the State should put this Guy to death and save the taxpayer's money?? 🗣Just curious!! RIP to SJ!! 🗣👤♊

[@jeffm1083]

If he’s innocent, should he say he’s guilty?

[@TerraDiASMR]

@@chocolatecitygemini9747As long as he’s not able to hurt anyone else, IDC what the punishment is.

[@TerraDiASMR]

@@jeffm1083 innocent who? Obviously nobody should suffer in prison if they’re innocent, but how can anyone look at the evidence and think even for a second that this man isn’t guilty of her murder?

[@jeffm1083]

@@TerraDiASMR he’s likely not getting out but in order for him to appeal he can’t admit to the crime.

[@donnaridings1219]

WOW THIS JUDGE IS WHAT I WANT MY KIDS TO LOOK UP TO BE! JUST, FAIR, MORAL, PATIENT, EMPATHETIC, KIND, CALM AND BRILLIANT LEGAL MIND. It choked me up how thoughtful he was during this sentencing. What an incredible man for our children to look up to! I hope he goes a LOT farther in his career. GOD BLESS HIM and his family ❤🙏🇺🇸❤ Thank you sir for your service. 😘

[@19McGahee82]

I AGREEEEE!

[@donnaridings1219]

@AJ ? If my son killed someone I would expect him to be punished fairly by a judge. It would be painfully hard to deal with but my kids know you choose the action and you get the consequences. That is part of life.

[@donnaridings1219]

@AJ ? Actually, I would be glad to have my son judged by this judge bc he seems fair, honest, measured with a level temperament and treats even people who he feels that are guilty of murder with respect. He is a good man. That is the problem with America right now. Parents are not teaching their kids right from wrong and to take responsibility for their actions. Also, murder is wrong. It makes no difference if it's my child that did it!? It still would be wrong and need to be punished! There should not be two sets of rules. There can't be because once you start making exceptions for one person than all law and order breaks down. Everyone must be treated EQUALLY

[@donnaridings1219]

@AJ ? What do you mean If you send someone white? Are you saying if the guy who is the murderer was white or the judge was white? It doesn't matter!!!! What in the hell does the color of EITHER of their skin have to do with it? Did you even listen to the crime? Put a blindfold on! Stop being PREJUDICE! HE STABBED HER 120 TIMES! DO YOU KNOW HOW MANY TIMES THAT IS?WHAT IN THE DAMN WORLD DOES SKIN COLOR HAVE TO DO WITH THIS? Stop playing the damn race card and hold people responsible for their actions regardless of their color! If he let him off because he was BLACK that would be RACIST! If he was White and got off that would be RACIST! THE Point is he did his job fairly without bias of skin color!! As soon as people stop your type of thinking racism will end. You are reverse racist. It's the same mentality as "BTV", or. Black History Month or BLACK LIVES MATTER! ALL RACIST! ALL MEANT TO CONTINUE TO SEGREGATE BLACK PEOPLE WITHOUT THEM KNOWING IT AND STOKE DIVISION AND ANGER BETWEEN RACES! The sooner people realize this the sooner black people will no longer be used as pawns as political tools. MLK was NOT for pitting races against each other and the idea of blacks conquering whites. He was for EQUALITY. TREATING PEOPLE WITH LOVE AND BASED ON THE CONTENT OF CHARACTER. THAT IS HOW THIS JUDGE TREATED THIS MAN! ON THE CONTENT OF HIS CHARACTER. NOTHING ELSE.

[@christinekelly8766]

@@donnaridings1219 exactly Well said dear...

[@deputy3690]

So ironic listening to a well educated, passionate Judge speaking to a monster with no compassion.

[@NEnigma777]

You’re usage of ironic here is confusing and incorrect, but I agree the just is passionate and Nathanial is a cold hearted monster

[@deputy3690]

@@NEnigma777 My bad

[@ZennyReacts]

"What is a good man, but a bad man's teacher? What is a bad man, but a good man's job?" - Tao De Ching

[@maliyahrenee8957]

The fact that he’s still claiming to be innocent after all the evidence, witness testimonies, and cctv footage puts a pit in my stomach. How can you continue to lie after all you’ve done sick!

[@riobrasilsambashowssambist1453]

I am trying to understand what his proposed excuse is- that someone stole his car???.

[@ChampaBayBeast]

​@@riobrasilsambashowssambist1453His claim was someone stole his car, committed the crime and he miraculously got it back just in time to go get $ in the am and try to clean the car.

[@douglasphillips24]

Mad respect for Judge being professional in the face of such a vile situation.

[@MarkJohnson-xs1ql]

He the same Judge in the Alex Murdaugh case he a powerful judge.

[@felishapoole7437]

I don’t want to hear anything about his innocence. God Bless this judge. He’s one in a million.

[@evelynloftus7471]

Now this judges mom could honestly say he was a good child

[@dc76384]

And obviously a great man.

[@user-el3iw6rz3m]

Maybe he wasn’t a good child… but he’s a great man. Doesn’t matter where u started… matters where u end up.

[@castillo33brandon]

@@user-el3iw6rz3m a great man who killed OOF

[@jasonh7726]

They are talking about the judge

[@TAROTKATREADINGS]

The judge might have been a real Hellion as a child. Then, he grew up, "put away childish things", and made good long-term choices for his life. That's something so many, whatever their color, never do. God bless you, Your Honor.

[@TheCarnivalguy]

How many times have you heard a parent say “He’s a good boy. He was trying to turn his life around”. 🙄

[@tomcollins5531]

What a wonderful judge we need more people in this country like him

[@rjbarker2465]

Intelligent, compassionate, and a focus on justice; he's a role model for every judge.

[@MrSnipes0958]

Had to watch the entire thing to make sure, but I have to agree.

[@Decgyrrl]

Yes, we most CERTAINLY do.👍🏽🙏🏾

[@tonyrichardson5955]

He's absolutely amazing!

[@missurielleshakirthesiren-3866]

Why so he can make more slaves?!! He could have given him 15-20 years 10 in prison the rest probation. And mandatory sex offenders classes. Also have him registered as a sex offender for another 10 for a total of 30 years. PRISON IS ALSO TO REDEEM REHABILITATION & REINTRODUCTION INTO SOCIETY.

[@YaNastee]

His lawyer looks like she is embarrassed to even walk with him to get addressed by the judge. She knows he did it as well.

[@memyself7134]

As if she herself was being reprimanded

[@reddplays2367]

I’m sure she does. He has to tell his attorney the truth so she will know how to manipulate the situation and prove his innocence. Since she couldn’t do that , she knows the consequences he will face.

[@lancewright521]

@@reddplays2367 I can only imagine the mental issues defending an admitted (to her) murderer and trying to get him off scotfree. That must take an incredible toll...

[@baileypeternellhoover6195]

I mean, the interior of his car was full of his victims blood, his victims phone was found in his car, in the trash cans behind his girlfriends house they found cleaning materials and the knife used the murder Josephson (all with her blood on it). He's obviously the guy.

[@jennybarry5659]

I thought she was a victim. She looks like she's even crying. Poor thing ☹🤔

[@umbrammortis9479]

Thank you Judge for recognizing this man is not a a kid or a child anymore. Too many people want to claim grown men who commit horrid crimes are not responsible because they are not mature

[@nik4456]

Exactly. We have a blight in our society - no matter was country you may reside - and that blight is men committing violent crimes and being given passes.

[@andrewgarner2323]

I've never heard the excuse "he's not mature so he's not guilty" used on anything besides a child.

[@bog4543]

@@andrewgarner2323 obviously they don’t say it like that… it’s much more nuanced

[@andrewgarner2323]

@@bog4543 hmmmmm. I knew they didn't say it like that, that's obvious. But, lemme rephrase my statement. I've never heard of someone saying an adult male should be adjudicated due to his immaturity, and using his irresponsibility and immaturity as an excuse for their wrong doing.

[@bog4543]

@@andrewgarner2323 people do that more with young adults who might still be in their teens (18,19) but are old and mature enough to understand the impact and consequences of their crimes

[@NancyDicintio]

From the moment I heard of the murder of 21 year old Samantha Josephson my heart broke. My daughter is the same age and I can't even fathom to imagine the excruciating trauma, pain and suffering this young woman had to endure at the hands of this monster. I respect and commend Judge Newman for the way he honestly and candidly spoke to the accused during his sentencing. When asked if he had any words, Mr. Rowland had the opportunity to come clean yet he arrogantly and pridefully tried to justify himself. The diachotomy of good vrs. evil. In the end justice prevailed. It's not over for Mr. Rowland....for the est of his living days he will be caged and will have to face evil head on and hopefully this once 'good' child will evolve into a 'good' man and ask God and Samatha's family for forgiveness. To the Josephson family, the spirit of your beautiful daughter will live on. She will never be forgotten!! ❤ Dear Heavenly Father, You have promised that you are near to the broken-hearted. May the Josephson family find comfort as they remember the happy memories they shared with their beloved Samantha. May your peace surround them and may they sense your arms of love holding them today, tomorrow and forever. 🙏🏼 Amen

[@asheedabark416]

Amen

[@stephaniew8249]

Amen 🙏🏾

[@carlielr]

Amen

[@KoolKatDestiny]

Someone give this judge a pay increase.

[@stephancrowley992]

LOL. Life for the murderer, death for the innocent white woman. You are a fool.

[@dfm4352]

Agreed, need more like him.

[@SStesta90]

This actually feels like the kind of man you want to have as a judge.

[@ji5340]

RIP to this young lady. I couldn't even imagine the horror she went through.

[@ChameleonMD123]

His will be worse when he enters hell.

[@Lucas_Terry]

I know I absolutely can't hurts me emotionally to think about it.

[@Tellingthetruthaboutpolice]

@@ChameleonMD123 worse in punishment of the grave too. All that before hells startz

[@ChameleonMD123]

@@Tellingthetruthaboutpolice Takbir

[@munanassar1123]

So sad!! 🥲♥️🙏

[@Megatron-sl5us]

He says he's innocent. Yet the police found in his vehicle liquid bleach, germicidal wipes, window cleaner, Josephson's phone & her blood, which was in the passenger seat and in the trunk. You butchered a young lady to death. And for what? Just to be a thug.

[@MrAndyBearJr]

"Your kid may have been good as a child, but not now." So many relatives of hardened criminals who are living in denial need to have this point driven home to them.

[@al3724]

They were not good kids. The denial goes back a very long ways. That is why the judge said the should've noticed something.

[@reesebrindle1809]

Well if he was a good child, now he’s a terrible adult.

[@tecolote7463]

Let's see if you feel that same way when that little child you're holding becomes a criminal.

[@michaeldavid9033]

Soooo true100%

[@Atlantis2227]

Some are good when they are children some was always demons. Nobody is evil all the time. You can never know how they will turn out. Once you do don't be in denial Parents!

[@DarkJustice1999]

Judge Clifton Newman is a wonderful man, judge, lawyer, parent. He rolled all his titles into his sentencing statement. We need more judges like him.

[@karlthewanz4584]

Judge's have very complicated cases and tough decisions to make.

[@t-bertholstein6722]

we need more fathers, parents and just ordinary people like this judge.

[@MV-df8jl]

The sad things is that everything this judge said to him fell on deaf ears.....so sad

[@dawnestell3913]

So sad . No remorse no emotions at all.And it's sad to know it's ppl out here. God bless .

[@lupusgirl1000]

Psychopaths' have a one track mind. Glad he cannot do this again.

[@acfaison20]

@@dawnestell3913 and as a retired teacher some of them sit in the classroom next to your children..scary..

[@jameshall8455]

@@lupusgirl1000 He Can do killings inside prison. They must know he’s VERY DANGEROUS and has no remorse. Zer I’ll

[@claireorourke2707]

He didnt know what depraved meant

[@ruthmachain8544]

He knows he’s innocent. He actually has convinced himself he’s innocent. He likely blames the victim for getting into his car, so it wasn’t his fault. His mother, being a mom, raised him, & somehow missed signs, or ignored those signs. Now she ignores the overwhelming evidence against him.

[@eagerinterest4525]

Her blood was in your car. Sit down.

[@MrHearddat]

She was in the car drunk. Her blood could've easily been in the car

[@lc6636]

@@MrHearddat I have had plenty of drunk people in my car, not with the blood.

[@itss_mellymel5340]

@@MrHearddat facts

[@MrHearddat]

@@lc6636 they weren't drunk enough then.

[@lc6636]

@@MrHearddat You're just on here saying ignorant stuff because you don't like the charge. I see all of your comments. You would think differently if he would have killed your daughter. The man is a menace to society.

[@jeaniedouglas9485]

I can't believe he had the absolute audacity, to try to say he's innocent. One could see that he could not even finish because he knew his lies were futile!!

[@XFonti-ik3ql]

The nasty mind of a nasty sociopath 😡

[@amor797]

Because he believes it. Monsters, pervs, narcissists like this think they did no wrong..

[@munanassar1123]

I can’t believe… what is he saying??? Liar!!!! Going for the enforcement officers?? All evidence lead to you POS!!!

[@XFonti-ik3ql]

@@munanassar1123 Only a sicko sociopath like him 🤮🤬👹

[@XFonti-ik3ql]

@Willie Gordon i believe 100% was a hate crime, for whatever reason he hated white women, my guess he was badly rejected in the past and with his crazy upbringing,( I saw his mom talking AFTER his sentence 🙄,), turn it into race hate, that is the ONLY reason Maria, his ex girlfriend still alive, because she was African American like his mama, he had to be a GOOD boy on mama's eyes !!!! A Narcissist created a Narcissist Sociopath and of course she is in total denial 🙄! All 😈!!! Samantha rest in peace beautiful loving young lady , sorry to your family and friends for such a non sense tragic evil way of losing their dear Samantha 💜

[@TG-to3dv]

This judge is incredible. I’d like to see people like this in much higher office. He’s just smart.

[@wildesage4172]

A smart brain, AND a good heart. A winning combination, as he display quite clearly.

[@bear1245]

A classy guy. Rare.

[@OkayImLisa]

👏👏👏👏👏

[@stuart4860]

he just has common sense, its so rare now, that it should be called a super power

[@atlantic_love]

He rambles on and on an on. He likes to hear himself talk. None of what he said had any impact on sentencing, none of what he said will make any difference in that young man's life, since his life is effectively over.

[@Sfhakrn]

This Judge is an extremely wise man

[@carribgirl007]

This judge is amazing. Many demons walking around disguised as humans. This is one of them. So sorry this young girl lost her life in such a way.

[@Greatnews4me2]

You right keep therefore your focus on GOD 🙏🏻✝️🙏🏻👍🏻💯% we are surrounded by dark evil 👿spirits and demons on every level

[@STHFGDBY]

The amount of times he stabbed his victim just proves the level of evil in him. He, like all of those other vicious murdering scum he will join in prison will answer to God. We all have to answer to God for our sins but I'd hate to have to Face him after murdering somebody in such a vicious way like this POS did. Lets see him stand before almighty God and say he didn't do it. But at least the family of that poor girl now know that he will die in prison. There is no peace or solitude in any prison, no place to get away from all the noise of screaming inmates, banging of doors and living alongside the scum of the earth every single day for the rest of his life and never knowing peace ever again. He destroyed a life and his victims families life, but he has also destroyed his own life.

[@patriciabarajas7925]

There was something about when the judge said "since you only have one life..." It must have hit home for him that his was essentially over. I like this judge, he has a quiet strength about him.

[@davidsonpaul3965]

Hello

[@catherinesyme901]

👏👏👏👏❤️

[@LL-ip5mm]

But so did that poor 21 yo girl she only had 1 life and he took it she was just 21 with her whole life ahead of her I’m so heartbroken for her 💔

[@noorgonzalez1076]

🕊🙏🏽@@LL-ip5mm 🕊🙏🏽 JOHN 5:28 Revelation 21:3 4

[@domcrespo1172]

HIDDEN TRUTHS!!! HIDDEN TRUTHS!!! HIDDEN TRUTHS!!! THE MOTIVATION WAS NOT CRIMINALIZED!!! THE MOTIVATION WAS HIDDEN BY THE JUDGE!!! If a person speaks with emotion it is because they speak the truth or because they have trained themselves to oratory??? ... THE JUDGE made the theater!!! THEATER!!! THEATER!!! THEATER!!! Temporized the facts, when you know it was RACIAL HATE CRIME!!! We constantly see crimes involving BLACK MEN IN THE USA killing and/or raping WHITE WOMEN IN THE USA!!! Rarely, if you hear say otherwise!!! This common form of action leads everyone to think that BLACK MEN IN THE USA want to target WHITE MEN IN THE USA out of HATE AND ENVY!!! If KZbin considers that telling the truth is a CRIME OF BULLYING or VIRTUAL HARASSMENT!!! So, why are such crimes commonplace??? You can investigate!!! WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE!!! WHO SPEAKS THE TRUTH YOU MUST BE PUNISHED BY KZbin, or, THE TRUTH IS NOTHING MORE THAT THE TRUTH UNTIL THE OTHERWISE IS PROVEN!!! You can investigate!!! If the killer were subjected to the TRUTH SERUM or POLYGRAPH TEST!!! He would end up confessing that the crime was committed out of RACIAL HATE!!! TODAY KZbin CONDEMNES ME, DELETING MY COMMENTS, THREATENING MY PLAYFUL CHANNEL, TOMORROW SOMEONE WILL MAKE A FILM TELLING THE TRUE VERSION OF THE FACTS FOLLOWING MY REASONING!!!

[@kimberlyjeanpierre7540]

No remorse, no apologies to her family or his , completely heartless?RIP TO HER .

[@drawingqueen4423]

Excatly it's like he dont care prayers to her family

[@johnbrennan4533]

Because he said that he didn't do it. Can you prove otherwise? Why apologize for something that you didn't do?

[@janiemaebeauty]

@@johnbrennan4533 you sound stupid asf

[@johnbrennan4533]

@@janiemaebeauty that is because normal, healthy people always sound stupid to crazy people.

[@trashman262]

I thought the same thing.

[@jeremygrbj4745]

Same Judge currently presiding over the Murdaugh case...

[@cgclegalconsultingllc2485]

The judge is brave and just. He reads the defendant as he is a cruel and no remorse murder.

[@ladyono1274]

Great judge.

[@trollbyday9723]

@@January. actually that's incorrect also.

[@January.]

* ...he is cruel and has no remorse for committing murder

[@beckywithbraids8396]

Yea he was I will defend this judge!!!

[@andreg.ignacio]

& terrorism domestic terrorism

[@Iridescent602]

I truly believe his ex girlfriend and her daughter would have been victims at his hands. I’m so glad he’s off the streets. Judge you are right…he is a demon!

[@ouiroc]

The problem is he got life and his victims got death how is that Justice

[@imanuealinassem4341]

They got lucky he didn't kill them also agreed.

[@maryevans7338]

He is the devil

[@buildingbuildercip8292]

@@SoloWryder well said!

[@Fernandez218]

@@SoloWryder when you put him in prison, you -- my -- our taxes pay for his existence. people who are convicted of crimes like this should be required to do manual labor until they are dead, or at least enough to offset the cost that society has to pay for them to exist in prison.

[@elliebrown181]

The judge basically called him out on his bs. Told him he was a psycho, without remorse. I’m sure he will find friends in prison.

[@Djkommode]

@Q B you know his father?

[@lisab.2934]

They are going to tear that ass up literally

[@2punish1]

@@lisab.2934 ... How do you know that they are going to tear that ass up?

[@derricklangford4725]

@Q B actually his father is a law abiding citizen who unfortunately has a murder for a son and who is probably tormented every day by the idea that someone he tried to raise to be a God fearing man could become a monster.

[@Lavender_Cordle]

@@2punish1 because he murdered a white woman. The skynheads/Neos/Aryans are gonna have a field day with him. I hope they turn him inside out. Especially in a southern prison.

[@mikestroud9969]

That's how you handle business. Very intelligent judge by the way he used his words. We need more like him in this world. God bless him and his family ❤️🙏💯

[@annettescroggins3905]

He got the right judge...someone to confront him openly and honestly in front of his family

[@Sweetfitglam]

Exactly

[@jamesoreck6144]

This judge is incredible. He has integrity and openness. He is truly inspiring.

[@JimmyTwoTimesJimmyTwoTimes]

And he is old. When he steps down a BLM activist will take his place

[@no-won]

@@JimmyTwoTimesJimmyTwoTimes let's hope not

[@BelchingBeaver69]

Why? Because he’s black ??

[@warrenscandrick2663]

This Judge should be on the Supreme Court.

[@leesher1845]

Yes!

[@thedogrunner]

100%

[@jaylen8822]

That’s being idealistic. Upper levels of government is too corrupt for him.

[@princesschandler1087]

Amen

[@phuckyoutube7507]

Huh? Lmffffao

[@1979augistine]

This judge is what all judges should strive to be he is what real justice should be he's a amazing person and a pillar of his community

[@emandeli1585]

This judge is really great. Clear, calm, and unbiased. He seems like he would be a great speaker and role model , maybe encourage more youth to follow a lawful life.

[@janewhite5033]

He is a leader in his community I am sure

[@moniquejohnson1822]

@@janewhite5033 I believe so, too.

[@captainkeyboard1007]

An old phrase to describe that judge is, "Cool, calm, collected." I like his style.

[@candicandler2512]

Love, love this judge!!!

[@Ira06002]

This Judge’s composure, compassion and conscience was amazing. God bless him.

[@donnaboldin5843]

This. Was a. Horrific. Crime. Very. Sad. The. Judge. Is. A. Brilliant. Man

[@iloveschicken6527]

Indeed!

[@teetimetroon5086]

Absolutely love this Judge, he was a class act throughout the entire trial. Praying Samantha's family and friends find some peace and comfort.

[@chickwitthagoodies]

Not the friends they didn't care to see her home

[@katherinedurst7684]

Judge handled this case respectfully, and with grace.

[@susie.goodwin1356]

@@chickwitthagoodies not everyone wants to be babysitted. You put too much on her friends and zero on knowledge of what discourse they actually had. Regardless, it does not excuse him of his OWN actions of which he was entirely in control of. Like the judge said, Rowland is INTELLIGENT. And he threw away his life the moment he decided to kidnap and murder Samantha.

[@mollycote1021]

YES!! He was INCREDIBLE!!

[@beckywithbraids8396]

This judge is THE JUDGE OF THE CENTRY! He’s a little arrogant but I like it😌

[@karenrowell337]

Total administration for this Judge. The way he respectfully shut the mother down when she was saying her son was innocent. And the way he talked to the young man that committed the murder was respectful.. Respect to you Judge!!