Parkland shooting trial: Nikolas Cruz shot up class learning about Holocaust

[@salahgirries]

Hearing Helena’s mother say that Ms. Schamis was her favourite teacher during her victim impact statement and then hearing her then say “my girl” in reference to her is so sweet and heartbreaking. Love that they both inspired and cared for each other so much. It highlights the positive experience students have with teachers who really care 😢😢😢😢😢🥺🥺🥺🥺

[@katydid5088]

Ms. Schamis is one of those teachers that you love and remember for the rest of your life. She sounds like an amazing teacher like one of many that I have been fortunate to have in my life. Your student's do become like your children in a way, whether you have to push them or love them to improve their education, the relationships you form when you have a truly caring teacher is wonderful. There is no excuse for what happened at Sandy Hook, what happened at Stone Wall Douglas, or any other school in the United States. None.

[@youejtube7692]

I like that she gave so much detail about how that class was going, right up until the shooting started. Especially the joy she spoke of when the kids knew the answer to her question. I imagine it would be in some way heartwarming to the parents to hear her account - while at the same time of course it highlights how senseless and tragic the whole incident was for all directly involved, and for American society as a whole too.

[@lightninglord1]

Platform everyone

[@72Yonatan]

We have the over-prescription of anti-depressant medications to mental health patients to thank for most of these mass shootings and school shootings.

[@a.sydney5036]

I'm always fascinated when people remember their lives in so much detail...I can't remember what happened yesterday....even the traumatic events...my memory is hazzzzzyyyyy.

[@shazadhamid9402]

@@a.sydney5036 when you go through a trauma- in some cases you remember it forever even the small details of the day

[@amy109]

@@shazadhamid9402 exactly.

[@johngonzalez8305]

I love Mrs Schamis. She was the best teacher for AP Human and she made sure everyone enjoyed her class. I had her freshman year and it breaks my heart that she’s had to endure this.

[@thomasholland2384]

Jewish schools have the right idea. They are gated of and have security guards here in England.. I’m sure America could afford to have security at every school you are the richest country in the world.

[@kristinkeaton1406]

@@thomasholland2384 the problem is guards aren’t armed with assault rifles which is what is being used in these shootings. They’re out gunned making them less willing to take on a shooter. This high school had an officer on duty and there are so many students, this one blended in to easily enter the campus.

[@johngonzalez8305]

@@thomasholland2384 while there were gates at Douglas, it was a public school here in the states. Unfortunately, before the shooting occurred, it was pretty easy to access the campus.

[@floatyseagull9472]

How would being armed with a semi automatic rifle prevent shootings vs a handgun? Both have same rate of fire and I doubt the caliber makes a difference when ppl are shooting at each other

[@kristinkeaton1406]

@@floatyseagull9472 and yet, the guard at parkland sat outside and the police in uvalde stood outside the room for over an hour while the shooter fired a hundred rounds.

[@adrianalleras2864]

The “my girl” and the “handsome boy” comment made me bawl so hard I cannot even begin to fathom being in that court room with the same person that took your baby boy and baby girl. May they rest easy and may their families get the justice and peace they deserve.

[@nonmihiseddeo4181]

No one will "rest easy" until cruz is put down like the animal that he is.

[@icepick859]

Yes for real

[@emmaspencer1540]

I was doing okay up until that point 😭

[@MiaMya396]

And to see the father tear up after hearing her say that 😞

[@coolboy5428]

whatever

[@1girlsopinion]

These kids and teachers deserve medals for being able to get up there and talk. No child should have to be terrorized like that.

[@MrAden1307]

Get a grip hahaha is this how weak people have become. People die all the time. And you're living on land that many people got killed on. How do you think countries become OWNED BY PEOPLE. Through talking nicely and asking please hahaha these people are getting PAID TO TALK get a grip of how things work

[@DSToNe19and83]

@Mexxo some did..

[@bloodlove93]

Pretty sure they'd have to make a new medal for that, wonder what special name they'd give it. The random survivor metal? The speak up as a witness medal? It's a testimony, that's it.

[@123456BRye]

well nobody should not just children.

[@adamchewy2284]

@John what ???

[@christianlopez1]

The teacher testifying made me cry. Something about her is just so genuine and heartfelt.

[@tayzk5929]

Why is there such a focus on the Holocaust and not other atrocities and the idology that contributed to them? Suspicious.

[@junenye]

Yep♥️♥️

[@DaMimikyugorl_]

You can see it in her eyes 💞💞💞

[@RR-bd4jp]

Just a great person unbelievable really wow

[@djaytv1621]

Amazing people still exist

[@Shamangrl]

RIP always to be remembered the 17 people who died in this horrific tragedy. Alyssa Alhadeff, 14 Scott Beigel, 35 Martin Duque Anguiano, 14 Nicholas Dworet, 17 Aaron Feis, 37 Jaime Guttenberg, 14 Chris Hixon, 49 Luke Hoyer, 15 Cara Loughran, 14 Gina Montalto, 14 Joaquin Oliver, 17 Alaina Petty, 14 Meadow Pollack, 18 Helena Ramsay, 17 Alex Schachter, 14 Carmen Schentrup, 16 Peter Wang, 15

[@Marigold976]

Thank you for posting their names.

[@tamarevans9025]

Bravo. These young people and the adults who gave their lives to defend them are the important people in this tragedy, not Nikolas Cruz.

[@electronium6378]

didn't ask + L + ratio + you fell off

[@dominiquelane9488]

Good rest their souls. So young. This is so tragic

[@ceaselessroad9294]

Edgy comment incoming

[@johnreed3405]

You can tell the teacher is very passionate about her work. Her eyes light up when she recounts some of the history and how her students understood it. It breaks my heart to see her having to recount the loss of "her girl" and "handsome boy."

[@scottn322]

When she called one victim her girl, and another one a handsome boy, I started to cry. God, how painful. My heart hurts so much for her and all of the victims and their families. This was so senseless, and you can tell even the shooter is well aware of that fact now. He is a monster.

[@libbyhubble5369]

The fact that it’s happened so many times since this horrific incident is the most gut wrenching part of all of this. Uvalde was even more and they were babies. One teachers entire class was murdered in front of him.

[@Kmudaify]

@@libbyhubble5369 And it's going to happen again, and again, and again, and again, because the leadership representing half of America and their supporting media have turned common sense gun safety into a push button topic. They've turned the 2nd Amendment into something it is not for the sole purpose of raising money and gaining votes.... and our children are dying because of it.

[@juicyjules7409]

Yes 👍 all angels innocent 😇

[@allthatjazz9000]

Innocent angels?

[@ManyLegions88]

Define monster.

[@Armyblink4life554]

The people who came in as witnesses today did amazingly. I’m so proud of them

[@mqddie]

@John but they were still super brave to share their traumatic stories

[@coll4455]

Her saying my girl just destroyed me. I’m a high school coach and I know what that means. I have always called my athletes my kids. We of course aren’t supposed to have favorite but it’s impossible not to have kids who you become closer with then others. The ones that brighten your day every time you see them and who remind you why you do and love your job. When you speak of them you can’t help but smile and feel pride for being apart of their lives. I can’t imagine losing any of my kids in this way and my heart goes out to everyone effected by this senescence tragedy.

[@i.am.heather]

I left the classroom a few years ago - I know the students you speak of. The ones that just brighten your day with a smile ❤️ My son recently had a teacher that absolutely loved him as much as she loves her own and called him, “my handsome boy”. When she said that about her own student, I broke down. There’s no doubt that most of us stepping into the classroom taking on a group of 18-30ish kids would do everything to keep those kids safe even if it meant putting ourselves in harms way.

[@coll4455]

@@i.am.heather ❤️💔

[@66hoodwitch]

My most favorite teacher in HS was a gym teacher/basketball coach. He would always prank me, by telling me to look down at my shirt, while grabbing my nose haha and then shouting " HAHA GOTCHA" and just walk away..he did that every single day, for 4 years and I always fell for it. Omg he made my miserable HS years so much better..I never had a father and mom abandoned me when I was 2, so this guy was like the dad I never had. He truly cared about his students, but I could tell I was his favorite, and only because he knew of my difficulties at home and i was very athletic so naturally, he pushed me harder than others ,to succeed..he cared to brighten up my days, sincerely! I'll never forget him 🥺 Thank you for being a good human!

[@danielp6516]

lmfao nobody asked bro

[@Dear-Rhiannon]

14:03 "That's my girl. Helena." 💐 14:15 "And that's Nicholas Dworet, handsome boy." 🕊 Absolutely heartbreaking.🕯️ 1️⃣7️⃣🕯 I cry a lot about this tradegy. Mrs Schamis is a wonderful teacher and person. I wish I had a teacher like her when I was in school. 17 angels rest in sweet peace. May their families and loved ones be forever propped up with love against this pain. 🕊

[@chacatito17]

I feel so sad for all those parents. Hearing all those stories of their child's last moments. What they where learning, if they were happy, if they had suffered or if they had died instantly. This is Very hard. Can't imagine and can't help but to cry 😢

[@kelleywatkins6001]

YES I AGREE,,,, JUSTICE IS. TOO. SLOW,,,,,WAS. BRUTALLY. RAPED LAST SUMMER CAUSE HE THOUGHT I WAS DEAD,,,,,,,, TRAUMATIZING. N. NOTHING CAMPERS TO. THIS. BRAVERY

[@chacatito17]

@@kelleywatkins6001 omg I am so sorry 😞

[@hellosunshine3304]

When she identified the students and said that's my girl... 😭😭 Bless the staff, students and parents.

[@tayzk5929]

Why is there such a focus on the Holocaust and not other atrocities and the idology that contributed to them? Suspicious.

[@lonelycatman308]

Mrs. Schamis, you are an amazing, bright and nurturing teacher. Everyone remembers a teacher they loved. So sorry this broke you.

[@Allergictocatstoo]

This teacher is an educator! Her passion is fantastic. I wish her and the entire community much healing once this process is over. Know one goes into teaching for anything but love. May their memories be a blessing.

[@mathildes8583]

She's so animated every time she says something about the kids learning and proposing things she found smart, and her voice breaks as she talks about the rest... Heartbreaking

[@tamedshrew235]

The detailed description of the events in her classroom that day provide a context that would rival any movie. That this teacher did so with measured emotion and objectivity of fact is really amazing. The witnesses in this trial are incredibly strong people.

[@valentinesouthest2806]

Agree 💯 percent

[@ColonizersBlow]

Her testimony was particularly painful to hear, because she described so well the transition from a totally normal day, to one filled with pure horror…all within seconds. Absolutely broke my heart to hear her say how quickly the kids scurried once they knew what was happening…they shouldn’t know anything of this kind of violence, but they do & HAVE TO in order to survive these days 😢💔

[@walterjose1104]

Just like a movie scripted .

[@ColonizersBlow]

@@walterjose1104 Take your conspiratorial nonsense elsewhere.

[@brittneyp282]

You can tell she was really reliving it. You can see her be happy picturing valentine's day and the excitement. Also when the one student with the shoemaker...she was smiling with proudness. Then it changed in a second. Once the gun shots went off you can see her visibly shaken reliving it. What a brave woman

[@bigbilltoady412]

I lost my beautiful daughter almost 4 years ago from an accident. It breaks my heart every day and will for the rest of my life. I can only imagine the pain for a parent to sit through this trial knowing the perpetrator of that pain is sitting just feet away. To lose your child in such a senseless act. There aren't enough words to describe how it would effect you.

[@PaulG0502]

@bigbilltoady My heart goes out to you on the loss of your beautiful daughter. Your compaasion towards the parents, family members and all loved ones involved in the Parkland shooting is to be commended. Your daughter is a beautiful person because you and your family are as well. God Bless and keep all of you.

[@caseypayne2489]

I hope you are doing well. I hope the pain you feel does not out weigh the memories you have. I hope time heals you my friend. Thinking about ya.

[@jab6451]

❤️ 🙏

[@sherblato9147]

🙏🏻❤️

[@ggbellz]

Ms. Schamis seems like a very lovely, caring teacher and a kind-hearted person. i couldn’t help to also think that all these kids were in her class by choice mostly, since it was an elective. i don’t know why that part makes it even sadder to me.. they were truly just trying to learn about something important so that it never happens again, society needs to do better and figure out how to let the kids of America learn in peace and safety. i would be scared to go to school if i was a kid these days. and thats just not okay. this level of trauma is really serious for the incoming generations. i hope we get it together somehow America but we have just really lost the damn plot haven’t we. hope all the victims friends and families are getting all the support they can and that with time and some healing they can find some sort of peace through this horrifically life altering event.

[@kimmayo7251]

Each year brings a bit of fear as a parent to be honest because you just never know!!

[@TheHeavensFellen]

steven spielberg would later invite the whole class to his shoa foundation gala where they ,met Oprah and Samantha Grady got to sing.

[@aimeehemingway9271]

Well said!!

[@tayzk5929]

Why is there such a focus on the Holocaust and not other atrocities and the idology that contributed to them? Suspicious.

[@bctesla]

well said gg

[@jessejules2092]

This teacher shows tremendous strength. I hope she and the parents and family members of the victims in her classroom, draw strength from each other.

[@thomasholland2384]

I would have either barricaded the door or surround the door so as soon as he came in we could of jumped on him.. Maybe they should teach schools how to defend them self in this situation.

[@rageisluv6548]

@@thomasholland2384 yea I agree but that comes with prep time, but it’s all a spur of the moment most of the students didn’t even know what was happening until it was to late.

[@kirstyhesketh3919]

♥️

[@TheGuitarnob]

@@thomasholland2384 of course steven sigal

[@thomasholland2384]

@@jasmineae Of course you are right, but just saying you people in America need to think of something.. Don't just allow the government to do nothing to protect children at school..

[@carolinehobson7365]

I feel terrible for her. She is the sweetest, nicest lady. She was born to be a teacher. I’m so sorry this happened to her and her students. God please bless her and the students she lost and their loved ones. Please, Lord, grant them peace during this terrible time of grief. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. My grandmother was also a teacher, she reminds me of her.

[@juicebox8646]

I applaud you, Ms. Schamis. Your testimony of the specific details that occurred on that tragic day is admirable. Such a defiant teacher that placed her student's safety on the forefront in the midst of all the chaos.

[@apapz3245]

You make it seem like a movie

[@juicebox8646]

@@apapz3245 It's not a movie. It's real life. People died as a result of this. There is nothing theatrical about this tragedy. Carry on.

[@apapz3245]

@@juicebox8646 you think you know everything huh ?

[@apapz3245]

@@juicebox8646 I am a legend, you are nothing

[@apapz3245]

@@juicebox8646 did you spill your juice box on your diaper?

[@YourFreeBeats]

It’s so sad that most of these kids “knew immediately” what was happening. In my day, we only had gangs that would come to the school and rob us walking home. However the idea of someone coming in with a gun and shooting random people was absolutely unheard of.

[@danvincent2600]

In the U.K. a lot of unstable teenagers are now carrying knives. If we had guns it would be total carnage

[@bryant475]

Yeah, it's ridiculous how he was able go get in so easily. Schools should have armed guards at every entrance, or at least the main ones while the others should be locked. If a student comes in late, a guard can let them in. Also, bulletproof windows at the doors, or no windows at all, with metal doors. That alone would've prevented this tragedy.

[@DoggoWillink]

@@bryant475 I mean, we literally put walls around power and water facilities, but we can’t even build schools that are secure. Just the building design alone would cut down immensely on this stuff, and no it doesn’t need to be like a “prison”, it just needs to be a secure building where children are actually safe for once. So, I agree yeah.

[@bryant475]

@@DoggoWillink Yep! It's really not that complicated to implement the measures that I mentioned, and there definitely is funding.

[@kjc0517]

I feel with that mom in the 2nd row. Hope this brings her some type of closure. The teacher did an excellent job.

[@boomds5602]

That was Nick Dworets mom. That’s why she was crying. Her sons death was being described. They weren’t in court day 1 because their younger son was also injured and testified that day

[@justmissjamey]

@@boomds5602 wow, thats heartbreaking

[@DSToNe19and83]

Closure... never that, but seeing his ass get shredded helps

[@kimmayo7251]

The blonde?

[@corydestein3160]

@@kimmayo7251 yeah that’s Nicholas Dworet’s mom and his dad is next to her

[@amandagonzalez4022]

I was a student at Douglas in 2018. It was my senior year. I wasn’t in the building during 4th hour but I was there 2nd period that day. I remember the eerie feeling that was in the air that day. Something didn’t feel right. I remember during second period we had the fire alarm go off but it was the oddest thing. No one really knew what happened. It seemed that it was a glitch. But I will never forget how weird that day felt. . I remember Nikolas. I had sat next to him in middle school science class. He was respectful to me but I will never forget how everyone said he was going to be a school shooter one day. Mrs.Schamis was the best teacher I had ever had at Douglas during my senior year. She was the sweetest and kindest teacher and she really cared for us. I’m proud of my fellow classmates to be there testifying and I stand with them. We will get through this together ❤️

[@NotFalling4it]

I got chills reading your comment, I could picture everything you described. I have no doubt at all there is no coincidence to the “eerie” feelings of that day - something or someone was trying to warn you all. My heart goes out to all impacted by that day. xxx

[@foreverblessedministries]

That’s a problem that everyone knew the demons he had but nobody reported him or had him seek serious help

[@alexcanning5383]

@@foreverblessedministries he was reported in the past

[@kimmayo7251]

@@foreverblessedministries the thing is you can report but you can’t do much until it’s to late or almost. It’s his word against anyone really. You can’t arrest someone for drawing weird pictures or saying something.

[@Justhppy2behere]

@@foreverblessedministries The mental health system in America is also really messed up… you can report someone all you want, but it really depends on the type of care they’re actually going to receive once reported. If they don’t receive good care, the report will have been for nothing.

[@vickylou1000]

This coward puts his fingers in his ears. He should be made to listen to what he did!

[@Hayday.1979]

Agreed!! Isn’t that so infuriating?!?!

[@kirahoward23]

Facts!!!! 😡

[@shantaejenkins9800]

For real....like the nerve of this jerk‼️🗣🙄😒😤

[@faith6833]

He should have been forced to wear handcuffs so he had no choice but to listen.

[@justmissjamey]

whats the time stamp he put his fingers in his ears??

[@michellemckinney4678]

How she praised her students for remaining calm…that touched me.

[@crisd7142]

The way she said those kids names…she really loved them

[@TheSilverphoenix88]

5:27 I feel at this moment she’s holding back tears or sorrow. What a brave teacher

[@danielnalley3087]

What an amazing woman….. I wish she was my teacher. You could tell she genuinely loves her students.

[@kyiatonise]

“That’s my girl” & “Handsome boy” broke me! Also Alex’s dad, Max comforting Nick’s dad.

[@calicoathena]

9:00 insane that they never had code red drills. I graduated high school in 2013 and remember constantly having code red drills starting at least in jr high.

[@kimmayo7251]

Rt we have drill from pre k up! Weather, fire, lock down

[@LEA-yr7bb]

We only had fire drills back in the early 2000’s at least where I’m from

[@BookishDark]

I graduated in 2001 and even WE had shooter drills.

[@Ginger32]

According to other people who attended the school they actually had an active shooter drill earlier that same day so she is actually wrong....

[@calicoathena]

@@Ginger32 oh that's weird. but I guess its fair that she might forget some things considering what they went through.

[@pali_lover2877]

As a parent this is terrifying. I don’t want to even send my kids to school one day, and that’s just sad. This breaks my heart! My full condolences go out to the parents, friends and families of the victims. 💔

[@kait6994]

I have a niece and nephew in middle school. And my sister is a teacher at an elementary school. I’m scared every day that they have school. My sister doesn’t know what she would do. She always says that her own kids deserve to have a mother. But then she says that in the moment, she would probably react to save her students.

[@gabrielamartiniuc6322]

How does a teacher return to her classroom after something like this happens?

[@kirahoward23]

Exactly! Her tenacity is remarkable.

[@suea5280]

Because they do it for the kids. Teachers are selfless beings by nature.

[@Oliviaandtrina]

This woman seems like such a wonderful lady and amazing teacher. She really loved these kids and it's so clear... this is so disturbing to hear.

[@Teabone3]

Geez that actually makes it even worse. I think for anyone that was first learning about the holocaust in class its always a very tense and eye-opening time about the horrors and true evil in the world. Then to see that same type of evil open the door... yikes.

[@sailormayberry2398]

So sorry to the victims. I just hope that you all can go on and live happy lives. Live on for the friends you lost. ❤️

[@billhaney8160]

This whole incident makes me feel so sick. Heart wrenching tragedy. Seeing the parents and families suffering in court is so difficult. This judge is a true pro and she is putting on a respectful and professional trial.

[@kirahoward23]

I can tell that the Teachers strength, and smiles explaining the activities of Valentine’s Day, to the activity of watching testimonies of survival; she’s refusing to allow this to contaminate her natural God given joy. I can tell that she’s holding on to the good times like a pit bull and a tire. 😫 Who needs to go watch movies when horror in real life is taking place in our streets, schools, church, Grocery store’s and parades.

[@brianag9726]

Every teacher’s nightmare. Heartbreaking💔. No one can tell me that an 18 year old’s “right” to a gun is more important than children living their full life. As a teacher myself, I worry about all of my students while they are in my class and after they leave my class and I tell them that I should die before they do. I have been to one funeral so far, due to gang violence. I never want another child to be killed.

[@gailkoch-ashing9951]

Amen! Nobody, and i mean nobody needs an assault rifle unless you are military. My opinion. Dont like it? Scroll on and go fire your gun to cool off.

[@Joshmo1234]

This has nothing to do with legal gun owners. Behave yourself. This isn't the time or place.

[@itsdutchintime1907]

Legal gun owners are not the problem. Just stop.

[@sandraw9729]

@@Joshmo1234 I think we need to bring back civics class and start teaching these uneducated kids about history, what every dictator in history did after he was ELECTED to disarm the citizens that were murdered within 1 to 10 years in the millions. Maybe it will ring a bell with what we are seeing play out now. Sad as hell to see how uneducated people are to actual history. I've seen people that escaped Cuba, NK, China, and even Hong Kong now trying to educated these people, but they have turn into brainwashed cheerleaders for the global elite that are so confident in their plans for us that they aren't even hiding anything anymore. Do these people really think they will be happy not being allowed to own any private property, renting everything, the elite only getting to eat meat, no freedom, and only the government, the cops they don't trust, and criminals being the only ones allowed to have guns? It doesn't seem to be working out for every democrat controlled city like Chicago, Los Angeles, Detroit, Oakland, etc as it is.

[@hanabi8171]

@@Joshmo1234 tf is you talking about. Most of the guns used in school shootings have been LEGALLY acquired.

[@bobbieandrews7032]

I fell so bad for this wonderful teacher what she had to go through she well never forget this none of tham so sad this happened God bless all of tham and all the victims to and all the family's to . He is a evil monster to do a horrible thing like this is so sad this happened just wanted to say God bless all the victims and families and teachers to.

[@suejohnson7191]

I know the defence have a job to do but , I bet they are sat there thinking cruz is a despicable excuse for a human being.

[@ranaabdul777]

My heart breaks into pieces listening to their testimonies .. I cried for days on End.. I hope no one would ever experience this horror again. I pray for peace and healing for all of them and their families. Rana-Saudi Arabia

[@NotFalling4it]

I don’t think he should have the privilege of being out of his cage let alone in the presence of the parents and victims.

[@Mike_Jones281]

You don't think he should be forced to listen to the repercussions of his crimes?

[@uggggggghhhhh]

This makes no sense.

[@daydreamers892]

She seems like the perfect teacher she is honest caring and is very down to earth

[@suelyons531]

This teacher's testimony was heartbreaking. Why did it take the cops so long to get there? 15-20 minutes? What??? Watching the parents made me lose it.

[@PimpCatTV]

Thats average response time. Dont scapegoat the cops, we like in a nation of violence

[@AZjesse1]

you think 15-20 minutes is long? Imagine the kids in the elementary school in Texas waiting almost an Hour and a half for the police to make entry.

[@suelyons531]

JJ 1696 its not a competition junior. In both cases they took to long.

[@2004dale]

Wait, 15-20 minutes is a long time? Depending on when they got the call, who all was sent over to respond to the call, where the cops are coming from, getting to the campus, finding a safe point of entry onto campus after locating the threat, locating the classroom, having some sort of plan on how to approach the situation and engage the shooter after locating him while also figuring how to get to students without getting shot themselves and how to get students out of the building, etc. 15-20 minutes sounds reasonable. Have cops become teleporting superheroes and aren’t using their powers?

[@kkaayyllaaf]

@@suelyons531 15-20 minutes is not very long. Are police expected to teleport?

[@michaelkolbe5963]

Excuses are like asses everyone has one ! He shot up classes cause he wanted to ! Strait up truth ! Serious hate and years of resentment toward people.

[@kait6994]

Neither the students nor the teacher should ever have had to go through this. We NEED an assault weapons ban!!!

[@GabrielofAdonai]

They would still find a way to get the assault weapon. And if they can't get that...they use knives. There was a mass school stabbing a few years back. Not much airtime because you can't ban people from owning knives.

[@potatoslayer2392]

Most deadliest school shooting ever was done with pistols

[@ballsbeedragon5252]

Ikr! Cause criminals always follow laws

[@caseynelson7355]

As horrible as all of this is, it is so inspiring and beautiful to be reminded that there are passionate teachers like this in every school in the country

[@heathertimmons6104]

Absolutely, unfortunately

[@sheilarogge2461]

Such a wonderful teacher!!!!! Seeing the parents react to the children that were shot is gut-wrenching. It makes me so angry and hurt. These children should be here right now. Those teachers should still be teaching. It is senseless and cruel.

[@Mel-bf9nr]

I commend this teacher for being composed,yet sharing the horror of what occurred that fateful day. U can tell she really adored her job and her students ❤️

[@alanabroad3471]

imagine sending your kids to school and they have to go through airport detectors and searched for weapons. America, what is wrong with you?

[@1Dfan222]

It sucks but it’s better than not having them searched and this happens.

[@michaelengler8103]

That woman/teacher was brilliant and any student who was in her classes should count themselves lucky...a great educator a great human being whom I'm sure touched everyone in her classes...an amazing recollection of that afternoon

[@kimmayo7251]

You could tell she loved them and knew them

[@TheHeavensFellen]

she was the schools first special certified one, yet they left this off the district timeline website, in it msd never existed

[@jules-2799]

broke down in tears the instant she said my girl.

[@crystalinabacteria3430]

Omg it's that moment when she said for a second the students stopped then flew out of their seats to find cover😥♥️ I can't imagine the fear they were put through💔💔💔poor lady you can see she's affected describing it. So brave 💔😥

[@kylechavarria7474]

Mrs. Schamis giving so much detail is incredible. what an amazing person but the more detail the more sick to my stomach I get. most eye witnesses that take the stand give vague answers (yes, no) which doesn't make you FEEL there in the classroom. her statement makes you feel there and its so hard to hear.

[@BakaKageyamaBaka]

How the heck does that monster have an army of lawyers next to him???

[@jeffah3103]

Because he is entitled to a fair trail which includes having as many lawyers as he wants. If it were you in the docket, you would want lawyers, too. ( However, just because he has an army of lawyers, doesn't automatically means he will win. ) He still has rights; read the constitution; it protects him as much as it protects you.

[@VintageFLA]

@@jeffah3103 there is no ‘win’ here for him either way, which is the only good news. I’m just sad the families and the children who were shot have to be dragged through four weeks of their deepest grief all over again.

[@BakaKageyamaBaka]

@@jeffah3103 Please don't say things like 'if it were you'...my soul left my body! :O Can't even imagine being in his shoes. I just meant that's a lot of lawyers....how is he affording all this?

[@Rae777]

I think of it this way... He's getting as fair of a trial as he can get, meaning his attempts at appeal for this phase are going to be shot down. That's the part that makes death penalty cases so hard, bc of the appeals. Hopefully, this means his aren't going to be grueling for the families of victims and survivors.

[@lucyfoster4082]

@@jeffah3103 He already plead guilty to all counts and waived his rights. All this is to decide life in prison without parole vs death penalty.

[@MrGaga35]

Wow she’s an amazing teacher. And for her to remember every students first and last name. That shows how amazing of a teacher she is and was😭

[@matthewfors114]

i feel sick watching this but i cant stop. i may be tearing up because its 7:30AM and im alone right now and a little stoned but i think it really is because of how intense and horrible all this is. I feel like we dont usually get this kin dof coverage or hadnt until recently. normally for years it seemed to be more highlights of court cases that were sensationalized. the trial clips from this are pretty good and give u a real good idea(unfortunately) of how these people felt and what went on during this horrific event

[@pinkfeet518]

same boat as you minus being stoned. i can’t stop watching these but every time they pan over to the shooter i want to rip his fcking head off. coward has his head down the entire time

[@sandmanlopez9920]

Please stop smoking it’s bad

[@Nasimba96]

I’m a triplet and I would’ve definitely ran out of the class try to protect my brother and sister. I just can’t imagine:( I don’t understand what’s the point of even having a trial for a monster like this??

[@TheKnallkorper]

They’re trying to pick the sentence. Death or life without parole

[@NOT-FINANCIAL-ADVICE.]

Because in America we have trials, it's part of our Constitution. This fact has nothing todo with one's opinion of Cruz. I don't understand the need for your comment?

[@valorgaming7114]

But you wouldn't have known anything about your sibling being hurt like they didn't know I wouldn't judge them like that that's pretty terrible thing to do, those gunshots can be a lot more intimidating than someone may think

[@Hayday.1979]

@@NOT-FINANCIAL-ADVICE. first, this isn’t the first person I’ve seen comment this. The hurt & anger & trauma caused by parkland was immense, and one wouldn’t be crazy to assume that being found guilty of something this horrific would come with an automatic death sentence. Second, there are people watching in other countries, and some in the US, that may not understand that sentencing would be a separate trial. Being snarky & condescending is super unnecessary.

[@NOT-FINANCIAL-ADVICE.]

@@Hayday.1979 well now they know. I can promise you an America without trials would cause 1000 times the carnage as this shooting. Facts become more important, not less when emotions are high.

[@mawmawd627]

Why are we wasting $$$ on this trial? Lock him away. He’s a danger to society.

[@jess_jeff7549]

Right, I honestly had to go check when these videos were being posted because according to KZbin, it was 9 months ago he pled guilty. So while waste the money and traumatize these people all over again? I think its pretty friggen obvious what his sentence should be. I don't remember ever seeing a sentencing trial like this before.

[@earthbruja5268]

Well he will be kicked away forever. The trial is whether he should be sentenced to death or not.

[@christianlopez1]

Yeah I don’t understand why they dragged this out. I even saw him putting his fingers in his ears. Throw him in jail and stop wasting money. These people have suffered enough.

[@brianagarcia7387]

Yep lord forgive me but they should fry him

[@turquoisemoon8453]

They are holding this trial to see if he gets death penalty or life without parole.

[@Sevencoins7]

He was an adult when he did that , 19 years. He should serve life in prison

[@appleman957dontcare5]

correct or get death simple, if it was me Death + 60 years or something like this and to run con that way he would suffer in prison for 60 years just to get death pen after this time has been served that would be fair, Cause giving him death is not enough as well as sending him to prison for ever to waste more tax payers money and this was a hate crime so should be treated in this way

[@professorvoluck9311]

It’s between life in prison or death. Either way he will be in prison for the rest of his life.

[@Hayday.1979]

Waste of tax payer dollars. Fry that monster asap. Especially if he’s still not seemed to have learned from his horrific crime. I’m not typically one for the death penalty (mostly due to the injustice of our “justice” system), but this kid is 1000% guilty, and seemingly beyond hope before AND after his reign of terror that day.

[@Sunn777]

Death

[@Amorcaecus-Est]

I graduated before the high school I went to started drills, but my little sister is going to be starting high school soon and I’m so terrified for her. This isn’t the life I want for her, but it feels helpless. So sad for not only the victims and survivors of Parkland, but for every single individual whose lives have been lost or affected by such senseless violence.

[@stewhiteywhite2413]

I’d never live in USA

[@faith8090]

@@stewhiteywhite2413 most of us here don’t want to either tbh.

[@justafanfave228]

I would definitely homeschool her

[@bryant475]

@@stewhiteywhite2413 I'm proud to be an American, greatest country on Earth and the last bastion of freedom (even with Beijing Biden in office). The answer is armed guards at entrances of schools and bulletproof windows in classrooms. Cruz wouldn't have stood a chance if that were the case.

[@stewhiteywhite2413]

@@bryant475 yeah until security guard has a bad day and decides shoot it up

[@richlewis1879]

I'll say it again, thank God he was not able to get into any of those classrooms

[@diazcamposalizadaniela4636]

That saved a lot of lives

[@mikeandrews9551]

We can only thank him if we can also blame him for allowing this monster to have been able to murder and injure 34 innocent people.

[@richlewis1879]

@@mikeandrews9551 I'm not religious really, just a figure of speech. But those doors being locked saved soooooo many lives

[@boomds5602]

He could have easily got in to any of them, he just never tried

[@richlewis1879]

@@boomds5602 they were all locked, except for the class where the teacher had fallen in the doorway. He shot mostly everybody through the pain of glass in the classroom door

[@Rowm222]

Pointless deaths!! Selfish actions by a sicko! Poor Parents hearing the sons death being described, and then to have your other son injured in the shooting as well… and to have to hear him testify.. HARD!!!! 😣

[@ManyLegions88]

What is a sicko? If this guy is a sickle. How do you feel about incest babies being born?

[@isaaclara2809]

To be honest this court case really makes me want go up to heaven myself and pass away to see and hug the high school freshman and other class men who were killed that day and could have been a high school graduate one day just like me graduating on June 3rd with the class of 2022 but I can’t really take my own life away to see these victims who were mostly my age because I am only 19 and I still have many years ahead of me and a lot of people are proud of me right now for graduating at the top 50 of my class and going to college in August to study Computer Science.I would have tried to take down the gun man myself if I could that day who has no remorse over his actions.

[@arts_and_crafts4u]

Please stay strong and LIVE for them 💚💚💚

[@justfiresomething]

cool story bro

[@charlesgriggs4598]

We are at war with ourselves and our children are caught in the crossfire. These students and one teacher that survived are true American heroes. May God give them some peace to all involved in this heinous senseless tragedy!

[@Nolanoyayo]

War with ourselves? The people committing these crimes are not much older than the children being murdered. American is sick. It's a sick country that will never get better because their is too much money to be made.

[@retrorek]

What truly broke my heart was that the whole time she remained calm and collected, relaying the facts in order for justice to be served. Then she sees the picture of her kids… and she just breaks down. Kills me. Rips my heart right out.

[@mybudmuse]

To Ms.schamis and all those parents n near n dear ones,hope God gives u the strength.

[@mel_2113]

Why is Nikolas Cruz still breathing air?

[@kathyhames2200]

Yeah me Cruz I'd keep my head down You should be ashamed of yourself! What possessed you to do this your classmates are going to have to go through therapy because of what happened

[@pyrpleflower7]

@Zorb Quad There's no prescription to treat evil.

[@Bella-ht5jb9he3z]

@@postcardsfromprotest He was known to shoot animals. He told the Cop he wasn't on any medication.

[@Bella-ht5jb9he3z]

@Tiny Princess Yes he did go to school there. Watch the Police integration video.

[@OGD007]

So sad to put the parents through this..

[@hellovicki6779]

This probably would not even compare to the hurt they already feel....such a loss causes a chronic grief that will not resolve that is punctuated by periods of acute grief. You do not recover, you just adapt to it if your able. You need sensible gun regulation and a massive gun buy back/amnesty. If such controls are not taken then you need to accept as a society these events will only continue and increase while harming all of you, especially the young. It is that simple. Additionally, you need to take mental health care seriously.

[@MrAden1307]

No it's not. It's called reality. What's up with all you weak people these days

[@chaoticcutie7033]

@@MrAden1307 reality? This should NEVER be accepted as a normal part of reality. And that’s a belief belonging to many brave people.

[@anonymouse6703]

Nicholas was the one who had that "aha" moment right before the shooting started. He enjoying the class one minute, the next he was gone, just like that. I can't stand it.

[@berdellfleming5074]

Listen to her praise her students ,what a heartfelt teacher !

[@codiedavis4676]

Will they be able to give impact statements after this? Or has that already been done? I haven’t seen any videos on that. I just hope they make Nick look them all in the eyes so he can just see the pain behind his crazy little messed up plan

[@Bakeroo]

So heartbroken for the families and this teacher. Sending love and regards from the UK

[@krystalking3037]

You can tell she loves to teach the way she talked about her kids at the beginning.

[@historms]

The very brief moment of a flash of a smile on the face of father of the victim Mr. Hoyer as he thought about the children in this class getting excited and living their lives brought me to tears

[@Digyaldemsuga]

I’m 27 turning 28 i could I would trade my life for all those children smh this world is so evil

[@meganroconnell1]

Bless her. I know they loved her class. Made me cry when she started crying

[@GillAgainsIsland12]

Waste of time and money. Plus, having these victims relive the tragedy serves no purpose. We all know who did it. The shooter doesn't deny it. There is no excuse for it. Either lock him up for life or execute him. Don't need a trial for that. Just send a questionnaire in the mail to each of the families who lost a loved one and have them decide on the punishment. Our justice system need to be reformed.

[@ollieno971]

The trial is to see if he will get the death penalty or life in prison

[@maximotion2316]

This trial is not just for the shooter but also for the families and society to get answers, the whole story, so they can finally heal from this trauma.

[@kerry-annrisher2888]

I totally agree 😞🙏💔

[@chrisbarnard5679]

I didn't realize it happened Valentine's day. Being my birthday you eventually understand it gets to be nothing special. If it's not a time for love it's definitely a time people like to make a point. Very sad

[@barbarabannasch3458]

Do you by chance know who the couple is that the cameras keep focusing on??

[@Rae777]

@@barbarabannasch3458 someone said it is the parents of the teacher that died, Scott Biegel. I can't confirm that personally since I saw it in another comment.

[@barbarabannasch3458]

@@Rae777 ok, thank you so much!!! I’m wondering why the camera seems so focused on them all the time

[@Hayday.1979]

The shooting in Michigan last year was on my birthday too. Definitely other things I’d rather share my bday with…I’m sure you feel the same.

[@barbarabannasch3458]

@@Hayday.1979 oh, I’m so sorry you have to be reminded of that every single birthday 😔. I live about 3 hours north of where that happened…..

[@pressedinproductions]

I sincerely and humbly applaud anyone that stands for those that have fallen. Thank you all very, very much. I hope this world is safe one day for my children’s sake.

[@cmng9360]

No one deserves to experience this horror in school when ure just trying to learn, not anyone, students nor teachers, it pains me, though im from a diff country to hear these atrocious acts happen in the US everytime, my prayers are with u all, survivors, those who are left behind, those who were taken away from us by someone in such senseless way, this is not the way to die

[@jasmine9606]

I feel so devastated for the families I’m so sorry for them this is horrible. I remember it was my senior year in high school when I heard about this. I felt and still feel so sorry for the students and families on that day

[@WilliamHBaird-eq2hp]

A despicable human being ... He has no clue how bad his life is about to become!

[@SundayBlues555]

Very true! But isn't he already in prison, and only released during court trials? I don't know.

[@WilliamHBaird-eq2hp]

@@SundayBlues555 yes he is locked up now.... But not in a Maximum Security Prison.... A living Hell!

[@kazehana7143]

Absolutely heartbreaking.

[@tootmetoota]

I didn't realize until I watched this a second time that the boy who knew the answer about the shoes was the one they showed her the photo of at the end. That's devastating.

[@wheelchairgeek]

Yes. Makes it so much more real. I wonder if Nickolas ever felt shame or deep remorse when reliving these things?

[@Snvkex]

Hearing her go through class and mention that really cool huge screen you could write on and always wanted to take home makes me really really sad but takes me back to sitting and class and thinking how eerie it would be to go on lock down or leaving the class to go to the bathroom… and not returning or being able to.

[@rationalthinker9181]

Its clear that the AR 15 is the gun of choice for mass murder. Just make the purchase more regulated don't ban it there are many that are responsible firearm users. To get a firearm in my country you need to go for training to get firearm competency certificate, once you have that you can buy the gun and submit an application for the weapon in the application you have to justify the weapon so for an AR15 you would have to show affiliation to hunting or security bodies that show the need for such a weapon sport and combat shooting would be acceptable. As part of the application the police will visit your house and ask to see where the gun is stored which must be in a safe secured to the wall and floor they may also speak to neighbours and ask for a testimonial from friends as to your character. After all of the above which takes many months or even a year you will get your licence which is valid for 5 to 10 years where after you would need to reapply. Only once you have the licence can you fetch your gun. I always felt the process was longwinded but maybe not considering any 18+ yearly idiot can buy an AR 15 with thousands of rounds of ammunition in the USA and shoot up a school, a street party etc the USA has an issue because if they institute the process detailed above the gun industry worth billions will get its legs cut out so its easier to let people die than do what is right. Just make it difficult for the wrong people to get the gun Last comment based on my viewing of the Uvalde shooting those All the cops except the elite border patrol need to lose weight how do you save people when you have to waddle around their ballistic vests barely cover their bodies, I was horrified.

[@sweetzs100]

These really high powered guns of mass destruction should absolutely be really, really, really, really heavily regulated. Mental health checks, back ground checks, licenses, etc.

[@briansingh1631]

poor lady had to be so traumatized.. knowing at that exact moment if he had entered that classroom it would have been so tragic🙏 her story was so touching.

[@isnonormal4600]

So hard to watch without being torn between loving and crying for these victims and jumping to actually hating the monsters that inflict their evils on the world. Hate is bad. But if there's ever a justification, this is it. No life in prison. End the monsters then allow the hate to subside and turn back into love for the survivors.

[@Dollbaby630]

Yess

[@ManyLegions88]

What are you talking about?

[@nuclearmusic77]

@@ManyLegions88 how is it hard to understand what they said?

[@CausticSecretion]

I was in highschool when this all happened. I’m happy to see some consequences finally coming. Long awaited and much over due

[@mwatts6755]

God bless the families that were impacted by this senseless violence. 😢

[@AngelaMay66]

Divide the room in half, pile desks against the door, the other half work on breaking a window. At the time of your first class rehearse hiding places and a possible defense plan. Suggest changes to the layout and security of class and building and have a plan to help and report those individuals with anger, and personality disorders. You know this keeps happening. Grief must turn into action.

[@bgyd6687]

100%This⬆️

[@JayLangly]

report yes-- but do so very discreetly-- you don't want the potential shooter to find out you told anyone about him.

[@Hayday.1979]

And ya know, apparently only one door in & out. There needs to be more door regulation in this country! 🙄😡

[@boomds5602]

If you are piling desks against the door you are in the way of the shooting

[@katwalkable]

Vote for politicians who will get rid of assault weapons! Get others to do the same. Protest NRA write your representative.

[@octaviosalvatierra1389]

The educational system is at fault as the society is when you push a individual to his limits. if you dont start to understand and intregate this individuals then this will always happen, be kind with others, try talking to the quiet kids, school should really work harder in this cases, he had so many red flags but no one saw them. He is not the first but he will no be the last. keep it in mind

[@kayleesykes2739]

Someone I went to school with freaked out and threatened to kill a bunch of people from school on Facebook senior year. I remember everybody being like “I totally knew it was him” all my interactions with him were different from what people perceived of him. It was sad it made me wonder why if everyone thought that he’d do that why they’d never reach out or talk to him. People don’t care about each other enough. And sometimes no matter what people do even “good people” snap. Kindness goes a long way though I agree.

[@wsean87]

The families taking this to trial and braving the pain should be applauded..plugging his ears or covering his eyes is extremely disrespectful..you couldn't wait to kill children.. don't change now pick that head up nik don't get bashful now boy.. keep that same energy..he was merciless to those kids and made sure they were dead now he wants to covet his eyes disgusting

[@annchapman5986]

How dreadful. What possessed this boy to do this there is no sense to this awful loss of young lives. I don’t know how families and friends move on from this. It’s heartbreaking, I hope everyone involved in this can heal their sole. My sincere thoughts and prayers are with you all. Xxx

[@walterjose1104]

Really was nt him setup . also them kids kept picking on him so he picked them off one at a times nota everyone take a Lil joke of makein fun of them being mentally ill or not havein a family and it cost them there lives sad but true your from a storybook reality wake up and SEE what's really going on . Cypress hill has a song callet a Word could just kill a man facts .ppl adults kill For 💩 as simple as Simeone saying no or not likeing the things that person did .facts and you're here asking what would make somebody act like that are you serious what planet are you living on 🤯🤦‍♂️ wake tf up .

[@catdogky]

@@postcardsfromprotest Automatic weapons ARE illegal. But, you know those criminals out there. They don't give a rat's ass what any law says. That's why "gun laws" only take guns out of the hands of good, responsible citizens.

[@Hayday.1979]

@@postcardsfromprotest AGREED!! Between the hatred, stress, division, and lack of gun laws in this country, our kids are enduring more and more school shootings every year. It’s unreal.

[@bidenwearsdiapers4026]

@@Hayday.1979 so what gun law being proposed would’ve prevented this or any shooting for that matter?

[@Hayday.1979]

@@bidenwearsdiapers4026 the red flag gun laws would’ve flagged their mental health issues & social media posts, and temporarily prevented them from purchasing a gun while they presented a threat. Changing the age limit from 18 to 21 would’ve prevented them from purchasing a firearm, and certainly an AR. And certainly an AR ban would’ve kept those weapons out of ANY of their hands. Because I don’t care what anyone says. No common civilian has any need for AR weapons. …for a start…

[@mybudmuse]

Why is guns so freely available? How many more innocent deaths to realise that GUNS HAVE TO GO. PERIOD