Max Schachter, father of Alex Schachter, reacts to the jury's verdict

[@valerie8402]

This man's feelings are valid and I totally support him ❤ justice was not served

[@gustavusadolphus4344]

You must learn to forgive. Holding on to hatred, bitterness, and anger doesn't help anyone and just hurts you in the long run. Be happy that he can no longer hurt anyone else and move on with your life. Desperately seeking vengeance is not the way. It's no easy but necessary. I hope all these parents can eventually come to forgive and take steps to move on and heal in life.

[@valerie8402]

@@gustavusadolphus4344 he can absolutely still hurt someone...did you see him attack the prison guard? In certain situations death is justified and this is definitely one of those situations.

[@mariagutierrez4721]

Because God says to love our enemies and those who prosecute you . I Love every body . I don't like what Cruz did I still love him. Iam glad he didn't get the death sentence he still is being punished he will spend his life in Prison we should Pray for him . Worry about other people have killed people are free in the world instead of being bad because he didn't get death sentence . Having hate betterness in your heart doesn't help you just destroyes you.

[@mariagutierrez4721]

@@gustavusadolphus4344 absolutely

[@bobdavidsonm.d.7214]

@@gustavusadolphus4344 Evil is evil, you can't forgive evil.

[@helyasa]

Hopefully, the justice will be served by the inmates!

[@desertedstranger2914]

He’ll be in a protective segregated unit. He is too high profile.

[@dennisolsosn9321]

They will protect him in jail.

[@oni-one574]

@@desertedstranger2914 All these emotional people who keep hoping that prison is some sort of murder pit. People like this, child rapists, pedos, etc. they all go to special units. Prisons shouldn't be used as a means of death anyway, that's what the death penalty is for.

[@blakewillemsen9925]

@@dennisolsosn9321 They can only hide that animal for so long!

[@LCx829]

he is a problem in prison. max security and let him out 1 hour a day. he will go crazy.

[@DianeHughes45]

Every parent so far that I've seen since the verdict has been extremely disappointed! My heart breaks over and over for these parents. Cruz did in fact premeditate this heinous crime. Just like Jodi Arias who claimed if she was guilty she'd want the death penalty and she quickly changed her mind.....Cruz changed his mind about pleading guilty. Imagine yourself in the shoes of these parents and the person who murdered their child is granted life when he showed zero mercy for his victims. Wouldn't you be extremely upset? Every juror, prior to the penalty phase, should have been asked if they were against the death penalty. I realize some people are completely against the death penalty and I can respect that. However, in a case like this, they should NEVER have been in that jury!

[@call_in_sick]

That’s the point of a jury though. Randomly selected peers from all walks of life with different beliefs and opinions.

[@grandmaj5046]

Each and every juror is ask prior to a trail that has the possibility of death is asked if they believe in the use of the death penalty. If they answer no, they would have been excused. However, that does not mean they have to vote for the DP when the trial goes to the jury.

[@gustavusadolphus4344]

You must learn to forgive. Holding on to hatred, bitterness, and anger doesn't help anyone and just hurts you in the long run. Be happy that he can no longer hurt anyone else and move on with your life. Desperately seeking vengeance is not the way. It's no easy but necessary. I hope all these parents can eventually come to forgive and take steps to move on and heal in life.

[@lunarblackstar1]

@@gustavusadolphus4344 I definitely hear you and agree about forgiveness, but man can I understand the anger frustration about this one.. it's just sad for the families regardless.. he has to rot ASAP somehow..

[@DianeHughes45]

@@gustavusadolphus4344 I don't hate him for his crimes but I certainly understand the parents anger. Put yourself in their shoes. They're only human and their children's life was severed because Cruz murdered them. I'm not a psychopath and don't pretend to understand how this senseless mass murder was committed. I don't understand any murderer because I could never do such a thing. There's no point in the death penalty if it's not enforced for such a heinous crime

[@saltlifess6226]

Justice was not served today. My heart goes out for the 17 families, may you find some peace.

[@lindadavis5668]

And 100s of wounds inside and out. Your kids wouldn't want you to grieve. They need your strength and want you to be okay one day. I love you and your families of honor, beauty, strength l love, your decency in light of horrendous circumstances. The beautiful people etched in my mind. Stay strong.

[@LetContinueee]

That’s why this keeps happening in USA. Criminals don’t get punish they not scared to kill they know they will just go to jail. Such a joke!

[@sharonhoyt2133]

I bet the 10 jurors who sat there every day and didn't get chosen to vote for death are ticked at that one juror

[@stevesilva2780]

What happened to the people of Florida? Seventeen of their neighbors were slaughtered like hogs in a pen. And they just gave the guy a pass. Right now he's ordering another Latte from commissary. Outrageous.

[@Hudson1910]

If you are told that as a juror you are on a death penalty case, and you are against the death penalty, you should not serve on that jury.

[@redmoon8217]

Everyone there had to say that they would be able to give death penalty and that they were not against it. The jury felt there were mitigating factors.

[@JR-zm2yu]

@@redmoon8217 M K Ultra is clearly 1 of them imo (even if the term was not noted). Also, this dad (purposely?) does not note the police were there 27 of the 31 times (i believe those are the correct numbers & NOT over 40 as he notes - would have to go through testimonies again to be positive) re: brother zak. Imo a great deal has come to light for ppl to wake up to IF they choose to study the testimonies etc (ie human/child trafficking and involvement of f b * - the State tried hard after the defense closing argument & afterwards when jury was dismissed to not allow anything re: f b * to be included.) Imo a great deal more will indeed come to light as he is studied in yrs to come (to include that it did not appear to actually be him attacking that guard - i watched the entire vid a few months ago & not once is his face shown & the physique did not appear to be his either. There was a reporter who pointed that out also on the day the guard testified - she stated the person in the vid had an athletic build unlike NC's on the day he was arrested or as you see him in the court now. How does that expression go these days?: Drip Drip Flood.🤔

[@triciagallegos4355]

I am so sorry to all these families & the survivors for this devastating ending to the trial. Their feelings are completely valid and raw. 💔

[@AA-pk6fo]

I'm so sorry for the loss of your wonderful boy! If there's any justice he'll have his justice served inside

[@TheDanggamers]

No he wont, he’ll stay locked up in a protective unit. Doing absolutely nothing but watching tv and sleeping

[@surferbob9419]

My heart aches for the families.

[@Georgian1717]

Our children are so precious. My heart breaks for everyone. God have mercy.

[@jflesh8673]

I bet the juror that held out knew they were going to before the trial

[@TheRaggedroad]

Everything woke turns to shit.

[@donnajones9181]

What a good looking young man that boy alex was such a shame that the judge did not send the jurors back to the room to deliberate further. After 2 days, you should not go back to a courtroom and say you cannot come to anonymous decision and, if you do, the judge should send you back to work harder I'd make a complaint about the judge in this case I really would

[@johndurrer7869]

It is sad that Cruz has sooo many women obsessed with him while that kid is 6 feet under. He spends all his days and nights writing to his hundreds of girlfriends

[@donnajones9181]

@@johndurrer7869 yeah, all the bad ones seem to get girls liking them they even go to prison and get married to outsiders! People can be really goofy

[@UMMrealLoud]

The jury had an indefinite period of time to make their decision, I wonder how hard the 11 tried to sway the 1.

[@christamills7128]

My heart breaks for these families. I cannot believe the verdict. It makes my stomach sick so I just can't imagine how the victims loved ones are feeling now. Absolutely no deterrent in this country to keep from this happening again. This was cut and dry. There will be more school shootings now as a result of this.

[@taylorwhite585]

My heart breaks for the victims' families, you can hear how hurt he is.

[@Adrianbobster3343]

Very well said. This is sickening.

[@danjohnson4819]

There are some sick individuals walking among us. Moral decay in full effect.

[@robyne3297]

Max Schachter's face throughout the trial was the most heartbreaking to see, because he wears his emotions right out there. He has a permanent sad frown and his eyes are so full of sorrow. I'm so sorry that he and all the other family, friends and classmates of these victims have had to live through this horrible trial just to feel unsatisfied with its results.

[@lisakay1006]

So heartbreaking 💔

[@LCx829]

I agree with Max. I really feel for all the families.

[@donnajones9181]

I have been on three city of Philadelphia juries I can tell you that a murder trial in this city takes more than 2 days to decide, especially if one person holds out it is rather heartbreaking to know that the jurors did not work harder and, further, the judge did not send them back to the jury room to deliberate longer, which she could have done in order to come up with a unanimous decision what a disgrace to this country and to the victims that that animal should live another day. After all, all of the drawers were asked the question do you believe in the death penalty and they had to answer yes in this case or they would not have been picked I hope he suffers in jail why would you give this man one more day to breathe after so many people have died at others injured what a creepy jury they picked

[@mandytreutens9099]

It is the tax payers who pay for the jail etc... the saddest thing is that the parents must know that their taxes will go to maintain their children's killer for his life....

[@donnajones9181]

Mr s c h a c h t e r, the judge is also to blame here. She should have sent them back to the deliberation room after 2 days, she should have told them it's not long enough to deliberate keep on working until you come to a unanimous decision!!!! she has got the right to do that I know because I've been on three juries in the city of Philadelphia those people in that room did not work hard enough and neither did the judge to come to this decision they really did fail the system, especially the judge

[@lonie3100]

It’s heartbreaking to see his son Alex’ picture on the screen 😔

[@bella5413]

I guess now we have to put our hope with his fellow convicts. Maybe they will give these families justice. This jury did not.

[@suzsnnesanders4742]

I am so sorry and angry for these parents, our justice system stinks and this jury fell for a bunch of bullshit,!!

[@Elo-hv3fw]

Denise Cunha

[@WOTEfavs]

Why is the headline, Jury recommends life with no parole? It should be, One juror derails death penalty

[@injerin3705]

A majority should rule in a jury decision on death penalty cases. One hold out is a joke especially out of 12. I whole society is based on majority rule and it baffles me it has to be an unanimous decision on Death penalty cases.

[@carrie1]

I’m so sorry for these families.

[@kb8990]

Amen. The prioritization of the murderer from early childhood to today was first. Absolutely disgusting.

[@pamelafautsch2594]

I hope he gets what he deserves in prison every day my heart breaks 💔for the family's who thought they would get justice today for their children and husband's. God Bless you 🙏

[@lovelytea5764]

This some real bull shit this dam justice system failed those innocent kids dam jurors should be ashamed of themselves for this

[@fairvue1510]

The system failed us, again.

[@tammysavoie9771]

I'm so sorry Mr Schachter.

[@Icekat11]

I’m so heartbroken for this poor father. I can’t imagine the pain that he must feel after losing Alex in such a horrific way. God bless Alex, his family, and all of the victims.

[@billthebutcher1910]

This is how soft our system is now when it comes to criminals who commit cold blooded murder. This is only projecting that we care more about our own personal views/religion than actually serving justice against a monster

[@samanthaxoxo]

Breaks my heart. His feeling are really valid and im glad they let them speak the truth on their feelings ❤

[@nia4842]

The system is only getting worse. Some of the new laws going in effect next year will only make things a little scarier.

[@ingridbergman2583]

This verdict is absolutely horrendous. That one juror has no conscience.

[@junesummer4466]

If ANYONE deserves the death penalty, it is someone who PLOTTED to murder CHILDREN, was successful, and wounded many, many more. SAD for all these families.

[@dfagula]

He is so correct about everything, I’m so sorry your family is going through this, that all of you are having to relive this & that he gets to live when all of your children didn’t get to live to for-fill their dreams. My heart hurts for you all !!

[@laurickingram4468]

I am soo sorry, Max.

[@gloriamooney3430]

The families of these individuals would be eligible to file civil suit. Cruz received inheritance. My heart is bruised and all the families are in my prayers. I am sure from majority of this world.

[@kathywhitaker1042]

Give this father 5minutes with this monster....

[@julieangle9721]

I agree 👍💯

[@lovenothate2023]

It sickens me too. I'm so sorry.

[@ilovenyiloveny1140]

Victim impact statement, and anyone for the defense, should be heard at the end before jury goes to deliberate.

[@ketoqueenyo2431]

Prison justice please!

[@pedrofernandez8729]

The judge does not have to accept this 'recommendation" does she?

[@colonelkurtz2269]

Yes. The laws have changed.

[@GirthQuake416]

Only if they all agreed for the DP could she reverse uno it to Life not the other way around sadly

[@theonecounttheonecount8477]

This is not the justice that was needed.

[@TheFrenchPug]

Seeing pictures of these children with the parents is very hard to swallow.

[@RichRich06]

17 souls wasn’t enough for the death penalty. How sad, I feel for the parents the justice system failed once again. There will be another now that they know they will be safe with a life sentence.

[@danjohnson4819]

That one juror has an agenda and probably financial. Shame on you. Karma is real

[@cottoncandisandi6109]

Exactly ! They will " leak " their own name and write a book . It's all about $$$ . 🤑

[@defining_moments]

I cannot begin to believe or imagine what these families are going through. It's tough man! it's tough losing your family to such a tragedy. Also, the jury! to make a decision to take a life. At the end of the day no one has the right to take a life. Yet alone make a decision to decide to do so.

[@robertkadow3367]

How about the jury being held accountable

[@Denlonsgirl_]

For what exactly? They didn’t commit any crimes

[@redmoon8217]

I absolutely feel for the families. The jury did their job, that was their decision. They had a a hard difficult decision to make that they will have to live with them. There was evidence of mitigation. The juries should not have to give their names that is dangerous.

[@nia4842]

I was anti death penalty but after hearing these parents, I don't know... I think they should've given closing arguments. I think some of these things should've been the last things heard before deliberating. It definitely would've made me look at things in a new light.

[@metalfreak1368]

Death penalty is an easy way out. And obviously not this case, but there have been several cases in the history of the US where someone was executed to only be found innocent after the fact. Death penalty should never be an option. Make him rot in prison and live a terrible life where he likely gets raped and beaten by inmates.

[@nathancraig4480]

It doesn't matter what your personal feelings are on the matter. The law prescribes the punishment for this crime. The juror who held out failed the justice system, the victims, and the families.

[@okeechobeewankenobi]

He won't last a week in prison. They have TV in prison. They watched this shit show. THEY HAVE BABIES IN SCHOOLS TOO.

[@TheOne60388]

I hope the jurors who voted against the death penalty suffer a loss to a murderer.

[@scheirerjeanie1]

this case needs to be sent federal hate crime

[@Elo-hv3fw]

Denise Cunha

[@StellaKnights]

The problem with the jury system is that some people dont agree with the DP and they never will no matter what is put before them

[@bubbaschwartz]

System is broken

[@captretired159]

he should sue the school.

[@wlfsprt9125]

He will get his dues in prison.

[@1life1chance62]

All of these parents are under tremendous mental disbelief and we all can understand the parents, Seeking justice on the assassin make a person as bad as it’s assassin, or even worst.

[@leejohnson6328]

anyone who showed complicity or agreement with him should be given the death penalty also

[@JulesUS8386]

That juror who didn’t believe in death penalty should have come forward in selection…SO THAT HE NEVER WIULD HAVE BEEN SELECTED TO SERVE ON THE JURY PANEL! I think since that one juror who didn’t believe in death penalty will not regret his decision. It makes me sick. I pray that all involved who need help with PTSD from this crime will receive help. I hope the murderer’s demons will haunt him forever. I don’t believe they will put him in general population unfortunately. My thoughts go out to all victims and the family, survived victims, friends at school.

[@johndurrer7869]

I can’t understand why soooo many women are writing this creep and wanting a relationship with him. Look at all the innocent KIDS who died that day and therefore will never be in a relationship. Yet he is allowed to have over 100 girlfriends

[@Snoozysusie]

The system failed these families! This Dad said it all when he stated that Nikolas was “a violent 3 year old, children and teachers were afraid of him….” Children and not inherently violent, he was the product of an alcoholic and drug addict. He doesn’t have mental illness- he has BRAIN DAMAGE. Nothing will bring the victims back or the survivors peace. The death penalty would have forced these families to relive every gruesome detail through the appeals process. Nikolas will never live to see the next 10-15 years in prison. He is big game in gen pop now.

[@ryangentzler5713]

Clarification....the jury didn't recommend this. 1 juror voted this way

[@liveandletlive9333]

Your playing semantics. It was the jury. Learn the law

[@ryangentzler5713]

@@liveandletlive9333 1 person vetoed what everyone else wanted. Possibly in a premeditated move. That may be what the law allows but it certainly shouldn't be. The good news is this is just a recommendation and after the judge listens to the victim impact statements she's agreed to hear, maybe she'll be more rational than this single juror was

[@elizafaulhammer2203]

@@liveandletlive9333 , learn to be polite!

[@Nottherebutthere]

One juror wreaked all this havoc. We should change our justice system.

[@Elo-hv3fw]

Denise Cunha

[@pebbypoo]

@@Elo-hv3fw Pembroke Pines. She wrote a letter to the judge confessing to jury nullification.

[@StellaKnights]

He is being held accountable for his actions , he will never leave prison , he will not be allowed to hurt anyone else or live his life , Im sorry that you wanted the death penalty and didnt get that. The failings are not in this decision , the failings are years long , parents , carers , school , the entire system has not intervened with this person to prevent this

[@evanbrant9506]

Max, I thought you were going to be the one to put your hands on NC. I pray you get that opportunity.

[@susanedrington427]

Prison. Will not be easy for him. RIP Alex and the other victims. 🙏

[@colonelkurtz2269]

Eloquent and he's right.

[@dyates6380]

My heart breaks for this man and his family and ALL of the victim's families. The scumbag won't live a long life though; I'm sure of that.

[@samanthaxoxo]

No justice for America!!

[@Tnicole3180]

I'm confused, was Nick found not guilty. Will he be released? Or is he serving a life sentence without the possibility of parole

[@katieejeann2139]

This is horrible I’m so sorry

[@bridgetbinion8494]

Hope to God that the jurors that voted life for the shooter don't make themselves known.

[@novenaesperanza53]

Sorry, I feel 😔 sad for all the families & their children.

[@emcee3152]

Damn. So he got life?

[@_alpha_salmon_2001]

Unfortunately

[@lindadavis5668]

Please, please, know that I hear you. I a m shocked too. I knew a juror would cave. Nick is living in hell in his own mind. I'm sick over the verdict. Really down and depressed for the families. He breathes air, eats, sleeps, and those families walk away BROKEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@robertshepherd8543]

So much pain and frustration and hurt and anger felt by the families. And so many of the victims, shot by the killer, they were the heroes. God bless them. Nevertheless, we are a nation of laws. The accused has rights. Even though Florida has the death penalty, judges have to instruct the jury according to the law. A thousand years ago, the blood relatives would organize a lynch party and go after the murderer. But in our country we have a constitution, and due process of law. Ironically, the Bible is ambivalent. “Whoever sheds man’s blood, by man his blood shall be shed; For in the image of God He made man." (Genesis 9:6) Yet the Psalmist asks God, "Do not kill them, lest people forget. Scatter them by Your power, and bring them down, O Lord, our shield." (Psalm 59:11)

[@Elo-hv3fw]

Denise Cunha

[@Tnicole3180]

This is one of the reasons I refuse to serve on the jury again, because of people like this. The 3 jurors that voted life just did their civic duty. This remains me of Trump supporters when the vote didn't go their way.Grow up!

[@SusanaMartinez-ze9oh]

They are obliged to the peoples to take justice in the owner hands, because justice is no serve same to Jhon Hinckley. The criminals is out decentes people is in.

[@chriss5884]

He’s walking free? Sounds like it

[@colonelkurtz2269]

No. Life in prison without release.

[@suzsnnesanders4742]

Next time this happens and it will the cops just need to take out the shooter right away so no one has to through this again

[@rbonito8668]

Here's the fact if he did get the death penalty he would be in isolation for 15 years before they even thought about putting them to death this way he's going to be in general population how long do you think he'll last

[@charleshall9541]

We had the same thing happen in Oregon around 30 years ago a young man ran over a girl in Lake Oswego he wanted to see what it would be like to kill a girl a person. One person in the jury decided against the death sentence she said her son had done something similar and she didn't want to condemn this man to death because of that. Later on governor kitzhaber did away with that sentence even though the oregonians had voted in four times they'll find our boat piss on ex governor kitzhaber

[@silverageist]

My heart bleeds for the families. Its a raw hurt. But they need to allow for caring for their own healing now. There's other family members for some, and you can't allow for hate, anger and resentment to take hold of your future life. Accept this happened, and focus on living a life loving the life you have here. Forgiveness will set them free. It's difficult but possible.

[@dmacnic]

It seems like it would have been cut and dry. This insane precedent may help out murderers in the future. Wow, just one imbecile juror. Maybe something can be found for it to be considered a mistrial?

[@Nottherebutthere]

A lot of sick puppies out there. Maybe he won't live too long in prison.

[@taytay9732]

Florida law makers u have laws to give life for gun possession under 775.087(1) but he get the same life sentence shame on you. You give people life for drugs but no law for this to make sure death is the only result. Smfh

[@michelle0730]

The defense did their job and he is being punished just because you wanted revenge does not mean God will grant it

[@queenp9549]

Exactly

[@christiansoldier1547]

Jesus cannot give you forgiveness unless you can give it too.

[@Thecanadianwitch]

Americans and their love for death penalty sad he's getting life in prison. There's a reason we don't have death penalty here in Canada. Sure some people would deserve it, but as there will always be innocents sent to death row, we don't want an innocent sent to death before discovering the truth.

[@nydiagarag1865]

R.I.P all victims of the SHOOTING 🇵🇷🙏🇵🇷🙏🇵🇷🙏🇵🇷🙏🇵🇷🙏🇵🇷♥️⚘♥️

[@052970]

I fail to see how the jury failed to do their job. How did they fail at their job. That’s how a jury works.

[@raypinkerton6961]

he didn't get away with anything he's going to prison for life he's not going home.

[@DarleneLouisewallaceWall-ju6bd]

No

[@nonconformist58]

Horrible verdict

[@moimoi8161]

Life in prison is no consequences 🙄🤣🤣🤣🤦‍♀️ I didn't hear him mentioning the dysfunctional adult supposevely mother Nicolas grew up with who destroyed his brain. This men believes every individual deals with life trauma the same way. Condolences to the victims families but deranged people walking next to us everyday, people that have been traumatised by adults.

[@charlieriley8765]

Always some excuse huh 😂