Parkland School Shooting Reporters Describe Chilling Crime Scene 4 Years Later

[@lindaluvwbelk]

I did not realize that this building had been left untouched during these 4 long years. I can only imagine the eerie feeling each person would have as they walk through the silence, knowing that on THAT day it was total chaos and terror and the sounds of gunfire and screaming. May God rest the souls of each of the ones who were murdered that day, and I offer my meager but heartfelt condolences to the still-grieving families of each child and teacher who died or who was injured. Incomprehensible.

[@lovespink221]

Me either! 😭

[@ElizabethDSNR]

Oh my God... I didn't realize that neither.... So that building was never used again? May all of the victims rest in peace and for the families all the strong from the bottom of my heart 🙏✨💔

[@LoveFitsAll]

May they all make it to God

[@suzsnnesanders4742]

Why was that area never cleaned up?

[@wendywoobles]

@@suzsnnesanders4742 i think because of this trial. They needed/wanted the crime scene to be undisturbed as it was left on that terrible day. 😞

[@antm64]

These 2 reporters are doing a great job of describing what they've seen. The horror of this crime had to be seen by the jury.

[@mizztia5303]

Fantastic.

[@rafaelolmeda7295]

Thank you.

[@Aliasdings]

@@rafaelolmeda7295 great job my man.

[@97szig]

Idk about that the videos of what happened were probably enough. If it secures the death penalty then I guess it was worth it. Just seems overly traumatizing for the jurors.

[@shahwilloughby4603]

@@97szig I see where you are coming from and my God it must be so traumatizing for the jury but maybe seeing the horrors of what Cruz did firsthand and not on video may just be what is needed to secure the Death Penalty?

[@tamaring2108]

Our law makers should walk through there before it’s torn down. Every congressman and woman, every senator, every staffer, every lobbyist. Let them see the horror of their lack of action.

[@BillyTheKidder]

Lobbyists for the pharmaceutical industry?..

[@gmimi2]

If there was one locked gun in every school, this would put a stop to this. I fully support the 2A. How are parents, teachers, and principals supposed to protect the kids if they have nothing to protect the students with if a gunman were to walk in?

[@vshazam]

@@gmimi2 except there was a gun in the school that day. Carried by a Sheriffs Deputy, serving as the resource officer. With decades of experience in law enforcement. Didn't help one single bit.

[@Shorty_Hutch]

@@vshazam Personally I think every school should have a retired vet or someone with real military experience, on watch on school grounds. Someone who is capable of engaging a shooter in an instance. Possibly with good CCTV coverage to keep eyes on. I'd say there'd be an endless queue of volunteers for it too.

[@Tt1l1]

​@@gmimi2 Yes, because what we need to combat the gun problem, is more guns! The Constitution was ratified in 1788. 234 years ago. Do you know what else this country allows us to do? Amend the Constitution! I say this as someone that went through classes to get my CPL. As someone who owned multiple guns. Enough is enough. I'll gladly give up my guns (and have already been in the process of getting rid of them) to ensure that every child is safe in a classroom. Florida could've easily started the process after this, but they're more worried about harmless pro-nouns than guns killing people. Crazy.

[@emayzyahreeves5002]

“you can see how these lives were so normal, until they weren’t” 💔💔💔

[@kanupriyadua6]

Both of these gentlemen are so eloquent and empathetic. It’s so touching.

[@rafaelolmeda7295]

Thank you. I felt like I was babbling. As a print reporter I am often in awe of the talent of my tv and radio colleagues and their ability to articulate their thoughts with perfect (ish) prose on the fly. I would be thrown out in 20 seconds if I tried to work in TV. Eloquent? You're too kind. Give me a half hour to write a speech and I'll knock your socks off. But put me on the spot like that, and I'll look like... well, like this video. (P.S. We had no idea anyone would post the full video on youtube. Yikes!)

[@DietMountainDew_]

@@rafaelolmeda7295 The State sealed the building as evidence. The jury completed their walkthrough of the site. How were you able to access the school? We’re reporters allowed to walk through? Do the victim’s families know this?

[@kanupriyadua6]

@@rafaelolmeda7295 This perfectly encapsulates your humbleness; thanks again for your kind response.

[@christinafinn2714]

@@rafaelolmeda7295 Rafael, you aren't giving yourself enough credit! I cannot even imagine being in your position. I would probably lock myself in my house for weeks after seeing something as harrowing as what you saw. Thank you so much for fulfilling your duty as a reporter/journalist. You inspire me!

[@SamanthaSweets]

That construction handmade Valentine’s Day card he’s talking about was pinned to Joaquin Oliver’s shirt his girlfriend talked about it and her impact statement she never got it it’s what he was making for her right before he died that is just heartbreaking 💔 Especially to know that part of his blood was left on that heart

[@oliviast8623]

In the last hours of his life, he was making a card for his girlfriend. As she said Joaquin really was love personified. So tragic that only a few moments later he had to suffer and die the way he did.

[@SamanthaSweets]

@@oliviast8623 Yes exactly that is just heartbreaking I read the book and according to I believe it’s his basketball coach he left his Valentine’s Day gift in his coaches closet it was supposed to get it after class that day and unfortunately he never was able to get it and the coach when the school finally reopened gave it to his girlfriend Victoria

[@joselingcastro8538]

@@SamanthaSweets what book?

[@SamanthaSweets]

@@joselingcastro8538 parkland speaks

[@joselingcastro8538]

@@SamanthaSweets omg I didn’t know there was a book.

[@shahwilloughby4603]

These 2 gentlemen were so eloquent after seeing the horrors that they saw. They are a credit to their profession. I am watching this trial from New Zealand and I can't believe how many people having been affected by this senseless act.

[@RafaelOlmeda]

Thank you

[@JustKiwiJess]

I'm from New Zealand too and have been sobbing watching these videos. So glad I live here. So awful.

[@Ncstatewife]

I can't even imagine. I pray the jurors and reporters are able to seek counseling. This is definitely traumatizing.

[@shawnnewell4541]

Jurors in murder trials are offered counseling if the case is particularly traumatic.

[@rafaelolmeda7295]

Thank you for your concern. We have access.

[@raffaelevescio3186]

The fact that the shooter is still alive and this trial is still going on is mind blowing

[@blakedavid8302]

Isn't our justice system great?

[@captainhoopla7773]

Yup fair trials n all for this bs

[@sunsetbutterfly2799]

@@blakedavid8302 yes because justice is being served………

[@kaseyzelenka109]

There are so many more victims in this case then he has been charged for , so many people affected . My heart breaks for these students and their families . A parent should never have to outlive their child … I can’t imagine any worse pain . And all I see from him is him attempting to act sad at trial , I don’t believe he feels any remorse , this is exactly what he wanted … to go down in history as a mass murderer school shooter . I can’t begin to wrap my mind around this kind of evil . Prayers go out to the jury members as well , they will probably need counseling after everything they have had to see in this trial … I have cried during every single impact statement given. So incredibly sad 😔

[@kaseyzelenka109]

@Boston Gal yes I know

[@nzkiwiange]

He should be held accountable for the two young children who took their lives due to survivors guilt. 🥺

[@stevenmurray7014]

@@nzkiwiange For sure.

[@laurafedora5385]

So true. I lost my parents and younger sister just within a few years of each other, but by natural causes. Even still, the emptiness that lingers is horrible and I can’t begin to imagine how much worse it would be to lose a loved one in this way. Strength and love to the survivors.

[@wendywoobles]

@@laurafedora5385 I'm so sorry for your loss 😞 💔

[@lifeofatruckerswife]

It's hard to wrap my mind around how law enforcement actually kept the crime scene...for 4 years...preserved for this moment... I think it was very important for the jury to actually see the scene...as traumatizing as I'm sure it was...it had to be seen to give them context of the magnitude of what happened there... My thoughts and prayers go out to not only the victims and their families...but also to the jury...it can't be easy to be a juror on the case

[@Ferreneh]

It's haunting but I'm so so glad they kept it untouched for the jury. I hope justice prevails

[@lifeofatruckerswife]

@@Ferreneh same...praying for justice for all involved

[@justthatgirl-ct4jo]

Yes, it was definitely a smart move and demonstrated exceptional forethought in such a stressful and high pressure situation.

[@AC-xi9ov]

Very insightful. Grateful for these men to share their experience - I hope this doesn’t affect them too much mentally. Four years later… it still just doesn’t make sense how someone can hurt this many people, so sad.

[@rafaelolmeda7295]

I'm still a basket case over a shooting that took place 28 years ago in the Bronx. And a multiple murder in Harlem a little earlier. I'm commenting on this video as part of my process of dealing with what I saw. My job is to convey to you that which you cannot see for yourself. The state wants to execute this young man. Maybe you think that's what should happen, and you don't care what it costs (I've written about that). Maybe you think his life should be spared, regardless of the "heinous atrocious and cruel" nature of what he did. Ok, but I'm letting you know about that too. People want easy answers and there are none. Will this affect me mentally? Of course. And of course not. In the courtroom, the media are seated on the right and the families of the victims on the left. I know which side of the room I'm on. I'll be FINE.

[@cherrycola542]

It's going to affect them It affects people horribly, people who didn't witness it

[@Sumermak]

You can see the horror and sadness in their faces.

[@queenp9549]

Exactly 💯

[@KatyB1113]

I can’t imagine being a juror in this case. They can’t go home and discuss the horror they’ve seen. I’d be okay not discussing the case, but I’d need the opportunity to cry and be hugged, while still telling family to not say anything, just hold me. The family/friend’s impact statements were so powerful and I bawled my eyes out to where I had to take out my contacts bc they got so blurry. I wish I could hug those family members, especially Chris Hixon’s little boy! He may not have been able to verbally express his feelings like the others, but in a way, that’s what made his testimony so powerful. I’m not a parent, but I have a 13 year old nephew and an almost 9 year old niece. If something like this were to happen to them, I don’t think I could go on. I wish Cruz would’ve let the judge choose his sentence for him, so the families wouldn’t have to relive this nightmare. I’m not getting political here, but something has to be done. Our children should not have to school and possibly worry about something like this happening to them. God bless these families and victims.

[@candeleewoodwardstone5545]

I wish all the parents of the deceased and wounded could cast a secret ballot on the Life or death of Cruz and present it to the judge. I personally have lost my son and it is constant grief and sorrow on a daily basis. So many lives have been affected by all these murders. Not just immediate family, but all who have listened to the horrific massacre. What can we do as parents, friends or the public? Pay attention to people around you even if they seem a bit strange, report what you hear and see. 💔

[@alisonmorton9465]

Chris Hixon’s little boy made me cry and cry

[@KatyB1113]

@@candeleewoodwardstone5545 I am so sorry for your loss! I cannot imagine what that feels like. My 16 year old second cousin was shot and killed by some 21 year old in December of 2020, who’s never been caught, and most likely never will since this happened in a small town. I’ve also lost two best friends, one from cancer, the other in a car accident, and I’ve seen the hurt in their parents, grandparents, siblings. I will never say that “I know how you feel” bc one doesn’t know unless it’s happened to them. I really am so sorry for your loss! I don’t know you, but I give you a hug and keep you in my prayers!

[@vafakalbasi6707]

I agree with every single thing you said,I sit and pray every day so many times while my son is at school now , I can’t do my daily work thinking how many more hours I have to wait till my son comes home ,thinking are they okay at school ,thinking about his recess time while they are out in the playground

[@HollywoodxKen]

Building Untouched In 4 Years!!!? The Feeling In That Building Had To Be Crazyy!

[@janstruck3976]

I could not be a juror in this case I would need medication for sure..I feel for these parents I cried with them and only felt a quarter of what there going through A crime scene left untouched for 4 years wow And the jury might have PTSD after this who knows.. UNIMAGINABLE..

[@annettes965]

I give the father to Alex a lot of credit as I saw him being interviewed and he's pushing for safer schools for the children from now on....

[@joannholmes8726]

Make the US House and Senate go on this "tour." This is hideous!

[@annettes965]

@@joannholmes8726 yes your right that would be an excellent idea.

[@uniqwiab8679]

@@joannholmes8726 right!

[@gmimi2]

@@joannholmes8726 And what do you expect to happen? Why should they walk through?

[@amy109]

Meadow’s dad has been fighting for that since it happened too. Hopefully both can make this happen together. We desperately need it.

[@lesliebiggar8143]

You can't unsee or unhear anything as a juror that you had to see or hear. May they get through this process of what has been asked of them with strength & may they heal over time with courage & support from family.

[@Shoodigity]

Its even scarier when you realize that these kids were having a completely normal day until this carnage unfolded

[@physetermacrocephalus2209]

That's literally every tragedy tho.

[@Marsbar1212]

And it won’t be the last one, unfortunately!

[@Ferreneh]

They had a full day of school, the last period they were just waiting for school day to end... But not this tragic way

[@KNM17_91]

yeah thats what the gentleman on the right was saying for about two minutes in the beginning of the video.

[@pumpthebrakes]

Chilling. You can never un see that.

[@missysbloglife]

I didn't know that the school has remained the same as that terrible day.

[@rafaelolmeda7295]

Just the one building.

[@TheCrazedEB]

I did not know that the school contents were untouched for this long, thats such a haunting thing to find out preserved of all that carnage. God this should not be normalized, after Columbine America should've done something about stricter gun laws and implemented better mental health checks on young people.

[@jughhanus5922]

The building will be demolished after the trial is over.

[@janeabeth1]

You are so right! How on God’s beautiful Earth has this not been dealt with to prevent it EVER happening again 🙏🏻

[@SherriAlley]

My husband had Scott B in his ambulance .. he tried so hard to get him to the hospital as fast as he could.. he said it was very touch and go.. unfortunately he didn’t make it, he remembers looking up and seeing the window being shot out from Cruz from the inside.. to try to kill the civilians down below. Heart wrenching

[@SamanthaSweets]

Omg I had no idea that he was still alive when he left the building

[@nickie7874]

Wow ... I hope they put hurricane force windows in all school doors now! Those windows saved a lot more people.

[@sweetpeas8206]

God bless your husband and the noble work he does for his community.

[@missbehaving9128]

@@SherriAlley thank your husband for his service. I’m a nurse practitioner & so he is not accused of HIPAA violation please delete his name ❤️ Again thank him for his service

[@ajbyname]

​@@missbehaving9128 How is he violating anything? People are aware of the victim.

[@birghtwing]

Horrific. I feel sorrow for the victims, their families and friends.

[@chronicallyella1191]

I feel like I’ve followed this case since it happened because it was so so tragic it was on the news here in the uk, but I’ve never thought about this part, the stuff kids left, laptops and belongings. The aftermath at the building, not the aftermath with the victims, has never been something I’ve considered and I think that may have to do with the fact we don’t have school shootings here.

[@NovaLaika]

I remember being in class and looking on the Snapchat maps and seeing the posts from kids in the building and kids outside of the school. It was horrifying to watch it happen in real time. I've been following the case ever since waiting for this trial to finally happen

[@chronicallyella1191]

@@NovaLaika I cannot imagine what that felt like x

[@NovaLaika]

@@chronicallyella1191 It was definitely a huge shock. I didn't know how to react when I saw the actual Snapchat stories they posted. I was a senior at the time and my school had a school shooter threat because of that. But I think that was someone playing a sick joke

[@amy109]

@@chronicallyella1191 I remember a Snapchat story of a bunch of kids being led out by police from their classroom, and a student who was killed was laying on the floor. That has stayed with me and I’ve thought about it multiple times a week since. I found out I was pregnant that day, after struggling with infertility for over a decade, while those poor souls were losing their lives. It broke my heart. I’ll never forget this. None of us will. Horrible tragedy.

[@chronicallyella1191]

@@amy109 I am so so sorry. I genuinely can’t think what it’s like to have seen those videos and have what should’ve been a happy day for you be encompassed in such a huge tragedy. We don’t have the death penalty over here but I watched all the trial videos and I don’t know how the jury would give anything different.

[@80bbygrl]

This is horrifying I can't believe the building hasn't been touched all this time!!

[@carlaaxelson6338]

These poor jurors. They’ve already seen the horrible pictures and now has to see this. I hope they all have support

[@chrishhdhdh4308]

The one on the right looks like he’s in complete shock. 😪

[@rafaelolmeda7295]

Sounds right. You should see the follow up interview in Spanish, where the reporter asked me how I felt about it as a father, not just a reporter. Lost it.

[@MrRobertito17]

The building needs to be torn down and a memoriam needs to be erected in memory of these victims who have died. As long as that building is there; the trauma will still linger in everyone's mind and spirit. May God of Comfort be with us.

[@Katiaimperfect]

They are already doing that.

[@64relle]

It’s only still there for this trial. It will then quickly be demolished. It’s too horrible a reminder I agree !

[@dcc-randomstorieswithmel7424]

That's the plan

[@nickie7874]

Yes. The victims families say they can't even drive near the area without flashbacks. Not just the school but other parts of town.

[@veronicapearson7761]

💯 I TOTALLY AGREE 💯

[@mrs.liberty7109]

Heartbreaking. They did a great job at describing what they saw. I wonder if the parents and family members of the victims were allowed to go in.

[@Erica-wz8yv]

I don’t think the families would want to see that. Too heartbreaking

[@nickie7874]

@@Erica-wz8yv I sure felt for them listening to the medical examiners explain in plain English how each of them died. Where and how the bullets traveled through their body and how it blew the brains up inside the skull of one of them!

[@helendimovski1430]

I don’t think it’s a good idea for them:They will definitely come out with this scathingly unapproachable & go insane totally screwed up with the horrendous actions of what was done to their children & the teachers: Won’t be a good outcome whatsoever “!

[@rafaelolmeda7295]

They were not. Not this week anyway. I don't know if they ever did get the opportunity. But as part of the trial? No.

[@KristineS73]

I had no idea they were going to see that or that it stands still stuck in time from that day. How horrific that had to be.😭😭😭😭

[@dannyrichards6233]

The moment he reloading I would go after him in a choke hold. I know it's easier said than done but I assure u I would. Here why cuz it's worth it before he goes on killing more young inoscent people. And it's worth it. Due to that . Etc.

[@dannyrichards6233]

I would also go after him in that court room too. I know i would be stopped in the middle of it of gaurds. But still also worth it too.

[@oo0itsria]

Incredibly brave to describe the horror frozen in time that they saw… I can’t imagine how badly these children and families want this building destroyed. I wonder if they will receive any of the belongings from the victims. Such a senseless tragedy💔💔💔

[@glue6865]

I drove by On my way to moes to get food and the whole building just has an eerie feeeling to it, and that’s just me looking at it from a far, can’t even imagine what it’s like to walk inside

[@starrynyts1844]

I heard the lights were on this whole time.

[@PyroboySCM]

This is just so heartbreaking! I can't even BEGIN to imagine the grief and the horror of all the victims involved and their families and loved ones... 😢😭😥😰💔💔

[@sammiefett]

The most horrific time capsule ....

[@fashunpuss6279]

Thank you for telling us about what it is like. Unfinished. Unfinished lives. Let’s hope the jury walked out “as professionals” because they have made up their minds for the death penalty.

[@itsracheljanae]

This is gut-wrenching and haunting. God bless the families and friends that were affected. A change needs to be made! Our children don’t deserve this. It’s not fair.

[@MegaSickcat]

VOTE the entire heinously corrupt and vile shitheads in the GOP because they are in the pockets of the NRA and have been for decades now.

[@kitkat7871]

Today was my child's first day of 5th grade. I should have been excited all I could do all day was hope he made it home safe. It shouldn't be like this. I shouldn't be afraid to drop my kid off at school.

[@silvermainecoons3269]

@@kitkat7871 No you shouldn’t have to be afraid. But because of the NRA and the Republican Party the slaughter of innocents will continue unabated. 😢😔😟

[@stevenmurray7014]

@@kitkat7871 Isn't that unreal. Just 25 years ago we never heard of this. Been so many since we're almost sustained to it. School use to be the safest place to be and now it is the most dangerous.

[@TheOriginalCFA1979]

@@stevenmurray7014 ​November 12, 1840 the first documented school shooting happened in the US in Charlottesville, Virginia. The first mass shootings at US schools happened on February 14, 1883 in Florence, Nebraska when 3 people were wounded, or March 30, 1891 when 14 people were wounded. And from February 24, 1903 until December 6, 1999, there were 294 school shootings (including Columbine which was the 291st incident of the 20th century or the 94th of the 1990s) in the US, an average of 3.16 shootings at schools per year. There were 97 incidents in the 1990s, 61 in the 1980s, and 40 in the 1970s. And a minimum of 7 in ever preceding decade with most having more than 1 per year on average (1930s and 1940s were the only two decades in the 1900s where the US had fewer than 10 school shootings in a 10 year period. Columbine had 15 people killed and 21 wounded, in Springfield, Oregon (1998) 4 killed and 25 wounded, in Craighead County, Arkansa (also 1998) 5 killed and 10 wounded, Pearl, Mississippi (1997) 3 killed and 7 wounded, Olivehurst, California (1992) 4 killed and 10 wounded. All of these preceded Columbine. Or how about The Cleveland Elementary School shooting in January 1989? Where 5 school children were killed and 32 wounded? But, no. It all started at Columbine and none of us had ever heard of it before. Except the thousands of kids who’d already been through it hundreds of times by the time the Columbine Shooters were nothing but a hateful twinkle in their parent’s eyes.

[@traceypedroza8618]

They'll never forget what they saw.

[@katelyndabney1670]

Wow they did an amazing job. The heaviness is translated so so well thank you

[@minderellafox7906]

This is so awful listening too. I hope they bring the death penalty in. In Australia we don’t have these shootings, our gun laws are strict!

[@BillyTheKidder]

In Antartica they use snow as toilet paper.

[@jughhanus5922]

The US and Australia are two very different countries.

[@bonnieyeates5493]

Good I wish it was everywhere

[@menace6787]

@@jughhanus5922 yeh they definitely are very different countries the US is way more dangerous and the amount of serial killers over there is shocking and they let innocent people die in shootings… so grateful Australia has gun laws so we never go through this💯

[@jughhanus5922]

@@menace6787 We saw how quickly your government and police turned to fascism when the pandemic hit. We have our own problems but at least we don't have to worry about that.

[@monicawilder9411]

So sad to hear and see these journalists real emotions of what they saw. May God Bless them and comfort them along with everyone's families and friends who were injured and lost February 14, 2018🙏🕊🌹

[@marleylove510]

This boy has done so much damage 😞.

[@happysmith7336]

You can see the tragedy still stuck on their faces so sad 😞

[@MrBartman002]

i dont know why I clicked on this video I'm just depressed now...

[@Dert_NT]

The government should see what dis tragedy has done to these families and community... instead worried about other countries problems instead improving the security of our kids... my prayers and condolences go out to the families.

[@lynnstervinou2530]

These two reporters are very touched by what they saw and are very eloquent while trying to describe something indescribable .

[@rafaelolmeda7295]

I will struggle with it the rest of my days.

[@jessmabbmesa20]

Sorry you two had to witness that but thanks for your bravery and getting the important story out there

[@colleen1219]

Sending so much peace to the family and friends of all the victims. Also the jury this will stick with them forever and always.

[@KristxnGaming]

Regarding the three perfectly aligned clocks, Scott Beagle was a geography teacher so I would assume he had three clocks lined up on the wall to represent pacific, central and eastern time? Or the times of different countries? Something like that for the students to reference. I’m sure they fell off the wall as a result of the vibrations

[@carlcushmanhybels8159]

My thinking also. Times in locations being studied.

[@jughhanus5922]

Well there are 4 time zones for mainland USA so he was missing one.

[@KristxnGaming]

@@jughhanus5922 very true, so maybe I was closer with the times being for different countries or something. Or perhaps the normal clock for eastern time was in its default spot and he hung 3 more for the other time zones? No real way to tell since we don’t know what time the clocks fell at

[@rafaelolmeda7295]

Thanks for the observation. Perhaps a former student of his can confirm. It might not have been U.S. It could have been New York, Paris and Hong Kong. Why not? But great thought. We couldn't touch anything, and we had a limited time to go through each floor, so we couldn't explore everything we observed, and some of us observed things the others did not.

[@KristxnGaming]

@@rafaelolmeda7295 It would be interesting to hear how differently each member of the jury (and others) perceive the same scene. I'm sure there were others that didn't pay those clocks a second look, but likely focused more on something *you* happened to not give a second look. Super interesting how the mind works! How are you doing after seeing such a scene, Rafael? I know some, like myself with a history in the medical field, are able to look at these things through a scientific lens, making it easier for me to process and handle. Most people, though, are not. Hoping you're holding up alright and if not, are able to seek out support to help you through it. Wishing you nothing but the best, I appreciate you being willing to share what you saw in those classrooms. So very well spoken. It's something nobody should ever have to see, but it's the reality we live in nonetheless.

[@azchick7938]

This whole thing is heart shattering… ❤️

[@lovespink221]

How heartbreaking! 💔 😭

[@Vinlyguyx420x]

Man! So sad! No amount trauma therapy could erase that PTSD! Those details are chilling

[@lindaswift9444]

Is this the first mass shooting that has kept the crime scene in tact since the event? Surreal that this was able to be viewed after this time.

[@Ncstatewife]

Yes I believe he is one of the only school shooters to not kill himself during or after the incident which is why there is a trial. They preserved it for the trial. I believe I have heard after the trial it will be torn down.

[@harpergrace5846]

I believe so most don’t live to go to trial but he did I think it makes a statement to show how horrible that day was

[@rosdavies7919]

Heartbreaking. The dignity of the bereaved families is a real credit to those they’ve lost and a legacy to those affected.

[@rafaelolmeda7295]

They are amazing.

[@Galloway278]

Wait… the building is as is? It’s never been cleaned up? OMG that must have been a nightmare to see. So their personal things they didn’t even get back?

[@lissa9714]

yeah pretty sure they only removed the bodies but if the blood hasn’t been cleaned up i assume the belongings and the valentines cards r still there… so chilling

[@rafaelolmeda7295]

@@lissa9714 My understanding is that SOME items were returned to the kids. But the vast majority is intact.

[@johughes2331]

Bless your hearts for doing your job under horrible circumstances. 😔💖

[@alexandrostheodorou8387]

Man I went to that school. I remember Valentines Day. Jesus Christ how horrifying. My Freshman Class was the first class to use that building. Horrifying.

[@JustKiwiJess]

They need to make every member of Congress walk through there

[@kathleenweinberg6442]

Sorry to hear may the victims rest in peace 🕊️

[@sharib6422]

I didn’t realize that they did leave the school untouched after the shooting but it is kind of comforting to know that students were not forced to go back to a school that something so horrific happened in I couldn’t imagine the trauma that these families the community the students are going through so sad to hear the details

[@damianlopez3315]

They didn’t close down the school just that particular building im guessing

[@sharib6422]

@@damianlopez3315 Oh okay

[@gabrielleearls7683]

I’m wondering how they kept it untouched you would think someone would have gotten in out of curiosity

[@sharib6422]

@@gabrielleearls7683 Maybe they had security but yeah that is a good question

[@gabrielleearls7683]

@@sharib6422 like I saw it was guarded but like come on you know someone had to get in there

[@marialaguer4871]

My gosh that must have been so hard to see.

[@Pebbles13tx]

So heartbreaking

[@maryannswanson3832]

Excellent reporting from these 2 reporters. Thank you so much for helping us, public, to understand about this touching crime scene. 🙏💖

[@juliac8689]

So heartbreaking 💔😢

[@carlaredman2693]

It’s so sad 😭

[@bonkers5016]

I can guarantee you the three clocks were in the classroom were to show actual time in each geographic region he was teaching. 😔

[@slip-n-slide4807]

The 3 clocks perfectly aligned probably meant there was a test of some sort that day and the teacher probably took the clocks off the walls so students wouldn't focus on how much time was left in class

[@Katiaimperfect]

Well I mean who in there right minds will go into a building where a shooter killed 17 victims with blood, glass and bullets on the floor with a straight face. I’m happy that they came out with a brave face though.

[@rakshanaaaa]

urrgghhhh their laptops and assigments were left there and everything, you could not pay me to walk throught there man that stuff is haunting asl

[@Dori-hp2mp]

Ohhhh wow! I had no idea the school is still left as that same day it happened. Ugh!!! He doesn’t deserve a trial!

[@janetheteach]

The clocks were probably different time zones. They probably fell off the wall during the shooting.

[@lealovesthesea]

He said they were perfectly placed though.

[@janetheteach]

@@lealovesthesea That is interesting

[@starrynyts1844]

@@lealovesthesea they must've fell perfectly apart, or maybe he set them down to set the times.. who knows

[@Fly.Geek.Rose.Official]

Paranormal activity....

[@jlowe2314]

Perhaps three kids were holding the clocks for an activity that paired with the laminated maps. They mauve subsequently placed them on the floor where they were standing when they heard the fire alarm.

[@WarGrrl3]

GOD Bless you two Gentlemen for you the true respect you show for the Victims and the gravity of this tragic event. Thank you

[@lisamarie9046]

Heartbreaking to hear that after 4 years after all this torture specially for the families and love ones of the victims 💔💔💔

[@LaurelBell85]

The fact all the blood was still there and listening to how this building is still sitting as it did that horrible day made me cry. This really breaks my heart

[@deannawiederhold333]

Now for goodness Sake Tear It DOWN.

[@jughhanus5922]

They are after the trial is over.

[@kokettabrown986]

The clocks I would bet where for time zones. This breaks my heart. I pray for healing for everyone that had to see this and I pray the jury remember what they saw and think about if it effected them 4 years after, what it must have been like being in those rooms and being those children.

[@kaitlynsettlemoir6782]

The building is merely horrific memories of carnage, terror, and heartbreak. I hope they tear it down when it's all said and done. And maybe they'll construct a beautiful monument to memorialize all of the lives lost and impacted by this...

[@jughhanus5922]

That's the plan once the trial is over.

[@Sxuvia]

The fact that the blood is still there since that 14th of February of 2018 its just so crazy... I cant imagine what they feeled being inside that building and walking where most of the victims died right there.. not in the ambulance or the hospital i mean the victims who died in that floor right there.. :( Its just terrifyng

[@rustyscrib6071]

The judge should've forced the EVIL GARGOYLE TO SHOW UP.

[@carlaaxelson6338]

I’m afraid he would have enjoyed it. Also, as a parent, I would not want to see him where he did the killings.

[@rustyscrib6071]

@@carlaaxelson6338 I can def see your point. I guess I feel that whatever he wants I want him denied. I find him so repulsive. Its disturbing that he hasn't shed one tear. No heart, no soul just emptiness.

[@1974AMDG]

@@carlaaxelson6338 Yes, has anyone else noticed how much interest he is showing in the proceedings since the families of victims have been giving their Victim Impact Statements? I think he's thoroughly enjoying seeing the pain he has caused. He said at one time that he likes to see them suffer. I hope he gets the death penalty.

[@CrazyGunNoob]

So nothing has been touched in the school since this happened?

[@anapalma7853]

No, the building is still the same

[@DJ12850]

nope. entire building was preserved & locked down as evidence & will be completely demolished very soon

[@CrazyGunNoob]

@@DJ12850 Wow that's crazy.

[@Marsbar1212]

Treated as a crime scene and gravesite. Hope this tour will solidify why Cruz should seek the death penalty. Pure and unmerciful fear is what he gave these victims and survivors!

[@aroundnoon]

Only that specific building. It’s closed off and separate from the rest of the school.

[@Dani-ICU-RN]

It was VERY DISTURBING, as a mom simply visiting MSD - for my daughters game VS MSD..It 2as a Year later in 2019- 1st time I'd ever been. My children did NOT go to school there,but all of us in South Fl lost a lil piece of our heart that day..ALL if us. Our team was supp to play them Feb 15 2018. The feeling that came over me as I pulled into parking lot ,& looking at the building Froze me..I could not pull it together to get out of the car for over 30 min. So, We said each victims name& a prayer , & my children went in to warm up .I waited a few min, then marched in as if it were any other game. But it wasn't . (Secretly- I rooted for MSD. I noticed an injured survivor on their team during warm ups. .When my daughter saw I was finally there , (and saw me wide eyed),she gave me a thumbs up... knowing exactly what I was thinking. She saw me crying a few tears holding hands w/ another random mom as the game started...which typically wed be on opposite side of stands. Then ,she shook her head & winked at me.. I yelled to her & the team "make it count", as if it were Feb 15 2018, the tomorrow that never came. THE cheerleaders started to clap, scream, & cheer for the players.. ALL of them.. For a few seconds- we were ALL ONE TEAM .THEIR WAS an undescribable feeling of humanity in the air, like a loud calmness of serenity, as if the angels were cheering too. Sounds corny.... but it was invisible magic. We had a scheduled game at MSD on Feb 15,2018... 17 ppl didnt get that ' tomorrow' game. 17 injured ,plus THOUSANDS OF friends, families ,and ALL South Fl zipcodes -didnt get an average 'tomorrow' ...In our hearts, the game was FOR all of them- score didnt matter. So MAYBE.. hate to say it.. but maybe' ppl NEED to 'SEE' reality.. it's way worse than the fiction we create in our minds.. I only saw the building, the banners, the 9 months after...and I'venever felt anything like that since. -4 1/2 yrs later. How many ARs + 18 to 24 yr old shooters LATER? -Malls, grocery stores, TX MIDDLE school,Uvalde, paso, Colorado, Indiana,, cali,orlando...NY, 4th of July parade!!😔 ....mental health, gun laws age restrictions.. Not much has changed, just like the inside if the 1200 bld. 😓🙏🏻

[@maryellenjohnson1932]

OMG so heartbreaking

[@roxiegs348]

I want to cry just hearing this. How difficult.

[@dicheko1124]

Heart breaking 😢😢

[@KirstyM100]

Man, I hope that jury is going to have therapy after this trial.

[@jonjonjrfrmcali]

I'm so glad to hear that building 1200 will be demolished right after the trial. RIP Parkland 17 🙏🧸💔

[@LetItBeSummer-1]

This is gut wrenching to hear. It’s so horrific & I am thinking of the victims, families, survivors & friends. 💗 🌺 🌹

[@SuperCannibas420]

:o they've preserved the scene(s) this whole time?

[@neilnoakes2685]

God bless them

[@E.N.DNetwork]

Man... I wish I was one of the juries. This is a crazy experience.

[@lisachristine2098]

Why was the press allowed in ? This should be a private and professional sentencing trial without news media publicizing private details from the crime scene. Only people outside of the court and legal representatives that should be allowed to view the crime scenes is the victims families. Have some dignity for the deaf

[@nessparadis6948]

*dead, deaf is the word used for people who have hearing loss.

[@M.Manique]

Every time i hear this story it horrifies me! I see America on a different level! I would never wana visit there! Even after 4 years this is very sad! They should not have lost their lives this way they was just children

[@LMB943]

😞 this is devastating

[@greattimes7]

Are they going to tear the building 12 down now that the penalty phase trial is coming to an end and the jurors already saw the crime scenes.???

[@petulawaller]

Why was Nicolas Cruz allowed to waive out of seeing all the destruction he caused. 🙁

[@stardustdreams234]

I can only imagine how heavy the atmosphere was in that building. Just terrible 😥

[@pooryorick831]

I had no idea that building sat untouched for almost five years. What will they do now? Tear it down? I don't know if this is a good idea or not, but I am thinking perhaps it should be made into a memorial museum to show people firsthand the true horror of gun violence. I don't know. Just a thought.

[@Wowater822]

So many are being affected by this horror! This so inhumane!

[@Caitecakess]

Wow that had to be horrifying for the jurors to see the school first hand. I cannot even imagine how they must have felt 💔

[@suziedebolt6619]

So horrible 💔💔🙏🏼

[@MH31-]

GOD BLESS