Parkland Trial Victim Impact Statement For Alex Schachter

[@carag2567]

Mr. Schachter has been grabbing my attention throughout this whole trial. The camera seems to land on him frequently in the gallery. His face is always fixed in an expression of permanent anguish. He shakes his head at hearing the details, he shuts his eyes, he puts his head down. This is a completely destroyed human being. I am absolutely heartbroken for these families.

[@carag2567]

@@pyrobison2002 For crying out loud. Take your disgusting, disrespectful commentary somewhere else.

[@jelien757]

@@pyrobison2002 what's wrong with u

[@searose777]

@@pyrobison2002 You’re disgusting. He and Alex look so much alike! How can you have a profile picture of Sylvia Likens when both cases are of children (Alex 14, Sylvia, 16) being murdered?? Alex was killed in THIS lifetime yet you don’t believe it actually happened and that his dad is just an actor?? Horrible.

[@BeeKind22]

@@pyrobison2002 WTF

[@deoranjed8118]

@@jelien757 No, he is an actor and nothing special at that!

[@RG-5834]

“My forever 14 year old boy” is such an incredibly moving statement! Mr Schachter, you truly are a special human being. This is so incredibly tragic!

[@smokeskull]

I think hes officially the saddest man on the planet. At first I thought it was just the way he looked. But no its just the worst sadness and loss captured in his facial expression. Brutal.

[@claudiawalker7411]

Truly heartbreaking to see the heartache he suffers as well as his older son, who lost his brother...they are truly filled with sorrow. I cry for them and pray for them. His sweet Alex, just seeing his sweet face and knowing he's gone, taken by a monster. 💔😪💔😢

[@alifakhrzadeh1544]

@@claudiawalker7411 well no considering Alex was older

[@melaniekathleen4098]

In every video I have watched on this sentencing trial, this man has always drawn my attention. His sad face, his dead and tired eyes. He is unbearably heartbroken, and my heart breaks for him and all of the families. Ugh, sending so much love to these people. Mel from Canada 💔💔😪😪

[@Iron_Hypa]

This father also caught my eye throughout a lot of the videos, shaking his head in pure shock and despair. I echo your comments Mel!

[@evonne315]

I always notice him as well and was waiting to hear him talk. I recognize the look of grief of his face, its literally wrenching painful every moment when a person looks like that. His world, his life, is ruined. Its so awful for him and everyone to have to live with that grief.

[@starter47990]

I noticed that too

[@kirstenthompson9932]

Same 💕🙏

[@sharonlyom1458]

Agree, of all the families, I'm drawn to him every time, the sadness and heartbreak in his face is indescribable.

[@Becksnnc]

This poor father has a permanent frown on his face. When I've seen him sat in the trial he has the exact same expression.

[@fannymondragon4936]

I have seen him in the background of a few videos. He always grabbed my attention because he listens and shakes his head while always having a frown on his face. I was 14 when this happened so today I’m learning his son passed away that day. Nothing I ever say can help the families so I will leave it at that.

[@MsVamPireChic]

You could still offer words of support even if those words won’t necessarily ease their pain.

[@goddessxyri]

I agree I had to hear his story but I feel so much for him. You can truly see all the emotion on his face as the details were revealed about all the victims. I feel like he has a permanent frown now. And that is just so sad.

[@ALEX9080]

ya this guy was the best. He's awesome. He seems like a genuine person. I'd always see him in the background of every video I've watched so far. He's extremely committed to the cause and this case. It shows that he cares about everyone involved who was a victim in this tragedy. Cheers to him!

[@searose777]

I wish I could give him a hug 😢 He looks so distraught but I can’t even imagine the pain he feels.

[@sww3405]

This man’s depth of pure love for his lost son is so moving. He was lucky to have you, for his short life, Max. He really was ❤️

[@nadiaanastasia3873]

I have never seen a frown so heavy on someone’s face. Such an unbearable and tragic loss.

[@Carousel5883]

The whole trial he has a complete perfect frown

[@alifakhrzadeh1544]

Well both of you might know he lost his first wife before

[@jeorsea]

Whenever I see him on the screen, I just wish I could reach out and give him a big hug. My heart truly goes out to him, and I really hope he can find the strength he needs. Sending prayers and positive thoughts for his well-being and for his loved ones.

[@shroomiverse]

I feel this. My mom always told me, “when you have kids you’ll understand.” Never really thought anything of it. I have a little boy who just turned three and she’s right, the worry is there, it eats at me. To have someone take my child from me would be something I couldn’t deal with. Max and to all the parents, loved ones who lost someone, my whole heart and soul goes out to you.

[@alifakhrzadeh1544]

@@genes6703that means you agree with that hypocritical god😂😅

[@tiffanyeyoung1800]

​@@alifakhrzadeh1544 That's not funny!

[@alifakhrzadeh1544]

@@tiffanyeyoung1800 yeah I will admit I was harsh to make that laughing emoji but I still think if there is a god he is a hypocrite since he kills people all the time

[@joshackley2496]

I agree with those who say they've been drawn to Max Schachter throughout the trial. Always present, always wearing his emotions on his face, you can see he also wears his heart on his sleeves. This statement made me tear up here at work. What a gut wrenching set of things to go through, that day and again at the trial in front of the world.

[@alifakhrzadeh1544]

Well he’s above the other families that lost a loved one

[@sageworks3]

@@alifakhrzadeh1544 how so?

[@alifakhrzadeh1544]

@@sageworks3 meaning he already knows how it is to lose a loved one when his wife died and now he’s dealing with it again

[@sageworks3]

@@alifakhrzadeh1544 all the other families have also lost their own parents or siblings too though

[@alifakhrzadeh1544]

@@sageworks3 you mean the victims that were killed or just generally

[@tierral9052]

caryn’s beautiful speech brought tears to my eyes. she may not have been his biological mother, but the maternal love she had for him is unfathomable.

[@alifakhrzadeh1544]

She didn’t make an actual statement she took a backseat the entire time she probably wanted Max to say more because it was his kid

[@iamezekiel1970]

I know that I am not the only one that wants to reach into my phone and embrace both of these amazingly strong humans.

[@carag2567]

You are not the only one.

[@michellenainkristinabusch1221]

You're not. 😭

[@tiffanyeyoung1800]

Millions of us do

[@gondebrabander8709]

What an unbearable loss. Such a beautiful and loving family… and then suddenly you have to move on without your special, talented and sociable son Alex. I wish you a lot of strength 🙏🏻 Kind regards, Gon from the Netherlands 🇳🇱

[@yewy100]

Frietje of patatje?

[@alifakhrzadeh1544]

This won’t have to be the first time his first wife Debbie died before

[@jaiachin9579]

Who else just wants to give Max a hug 😔 I can’t imagine what he must be going through having to relive this nightmare.

[@BeeKind22]

I have watched this father throughout this trial and his reactions to each and every testimony has been true and raw emotions of disbelief what this monster did to not only his son but to all that are suffering.

[@punkyspray]

This precious dad breaks my heart. He is such an emotional, yet strong man, standing up for his baby. 🥺❤️🙏💪

[@1_John_2_27]

Wow, what a beautiful poem that his child wrote. I could never find the words to help comfort someone who loses a child. All I can do is shed my own secret tears.

[@KECarter]

I am so sorry for your loss..I hope that time will eventually lessen your grief. I admire the work you are doing to try to make schools safer. The Lord God please help this cause.

[@BELTSMAH]

*Rest In Love & Peace to the amazingly beautiful students and bravely strong adults of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School* 🕊💙❤️💖✝️📿 Alyssa Miriam Alhadeff Scott Beigel Martin Duque Nicholas Paul Dworet Aaron Feis Jaime Guttenberg Christopher Brent "Chris" Hixon Luke Hoyer Cara Loughran Gina Rose Montalto Joaquin "Guac" Oliver Alaina Petty Meadow Pollack Helena Ramsay Alexander Logan "Alex" Schachter Carmen Schentrup Peter Wang Sydney Aiello Calvin Desir

[@JIRH922]

Max, I grew up down the street from your BIL Andy. He came on family trips with ours after his sister passed. We are sending love your way from Indiana and we admire your strength. It’s remarkable.

[@Christian_Girl120]

Max Schachter has had the biggest impact on me through this. It has me in tears. My heart breaks for him. I can't begin to know what he and his family are going through even now. It has to be a pain that will never go away.

[@hugospiegel]

I understand that everyone 'deserves' a defense in court, but what that public defense team did, resorting to lies and cheap shots to avoid the death penalty for a demon, was despicable. My God confort the victims' families.

[@KRAFTPUNK]

Alex seemed like such an admirable young Man. He reminds me so much of me and my friends at that age… this tragedy is so so so tremendous. I’m at a loss for words. RIP Alex 🤲🏼❤️

[@shadowdancer7281]

This is heartbreaking to watch a Father & Brother in total devastation.

[@TESCO518]

Absolutely gut wrenching. I am so incredibly sorry Max and family for the precious loss of your sweet Alex. I pray that he is waiting for you all in heaven and you will be reunited one day. May God bless you, and be a source of comfort in your lives. All the best for you and your family.

[@compilationstation1136]

what a beautiful poem written by Alex. i can tell he was a ray of light type of person from the photo they showed of him. RIP Alex 🫶🏻

[@W8RIT1]

If he gets life in prison without parole, I think that all of these victim statements should be played in a constantly cycling until there is no more life left in him.

[@jam-nc8ut]

I cannot believe the eloquence and bravery of this father. This is one of the most devastating videos I have ever seen. My heart is completely shattered for Alex's family, particularly his dad and his big brother - their grief is written across every inch of their faces. I hope time somehow soothes at least at a little of the terrible pain.

[@bridgetbinion8494]

He has made me bawl several times because of his pain. This poor man.

[@Ramon_92]

That stupid blank stare on Nicolas face when hes listening to the anger and anguish in the voices of the families that lost there love ones to what he did that day is sickening .

[@alifakhrzadeh1544]

Well some autistic people can’t relate to facial expressions however Mr Cruz didn’t take care of his insecurities well

[@gb3376]

These parents are there suffering to show the nation how much they are broken😞 Very very brave thing to do (for their deceased children)

[@Oceangirl_505]

The sadness of your loss is palpable. I look in your eyes and sense unmeasurable grief with no clear end in sight. It is my hope and yes my prayer that the end of this trial, the end to the appeals and the finality of justice being served will bring each of you some degree of closure. It will not fill the hole in your hearts. It will not take away the pain. Yet, to one degree or another, I hope and pray that it will bring each of you a modicum of peace. I sense that Alex would want that for each and every one of you.

[@nikkipennington9617]

Max Schachter is so good looking. He breaks my heart every time I hear him speak. The frown on his face speaks volumes.

[@Whitters40]

Seeing his brother cry is very moving to me. I have a little brother. I can’t imagine.

[@JustKiwiJess]

My heart breaks for this family, this is sooo unfair

[@alifakhrzadeh1544]

Sadly that’s life so to say I can’t stress it enough even when it comes down to violent bull shit like this. If God exists I would have to say to him if you’re going to put on a show you’re sometimes going to have critiques.

[@forestaudios300]

@@alifakhrzadeh1544it’s not “life”. children should not get shot up in english class. it’s not fucking normal

[@johnbullen5400]

Great loss! Great Family! Absolutely fantastic POEM. This is the last witness statement I watched. Been difficult, I was taken into care at 4 years old. So no family. 47 now, But every witness statement has left me a wreck. R.I.P and for survivors, Stay together and strong. ❤️

[@briannacomes8037]

This dad is a real MVP. He has been the best with his expressions. Very strong. Keep going strong!!! Fight for our kids.

[@alifakhrzadeh1544]

He is quite determined I give him that

[@anneliese5108]

Truly sorry for this Father's loss. It is so sad.

[@tessy1111]

He as caught my attention in every video ,cause he is suffering so much, all of them are. I fear they will never truly recover and our hearts broken for them too! I really pray that one day he and the many other parents and family members can find some peace 🙏

[@tommy866cerebralpalsyadvis4]

I see this poor man's face sitting in the gallery everyday he is broken

[@paytonwilliams6519]

That poem was beautiful Alex, what an angel in heaven you are. RIP 🤍

[@lissa9714]

I feel so sad for his parents and his brother just sitting there crying. I wish them happiness.

[@compilationstation1136]

what a beautiful poem written by Alex. i can’t tell he was a ray of light type of person from the photo they showed of him. RIP Alex 🫶🏻

[@luisvalverde3658]

That was such a beautiful poem.

[@Cr7_edits.aep1]

Each and every day, I send love and strength to your families.

[@michellebaxterneedovey7103]

The poem and it’s discovery is so profound, my heart breaks for you.

[@rosemarymcgrory]

My son is a year younger....then Alex a young Beautiful 14 year old boy ,gone just gone ...it just brakes my heart it really dose... how dose something this horrific happen ..Alex should be enjoying life now starting his new life as an adult ..how on earth did Cruz not get the death penalty..it's just wrong just so wrong , this poor family

[@sher3196]

So sorry for the losses experienced by these families. You honor Alex's memory.

[@tracey8698]

What gives anyone the right too take the life of someone's child!!!!!this poor man I've been drawn too throughout the trial he's beyond devastated,he's heartbroken I don't know how he gets up everyday and puts one foot in front of the other,his life will never be the same again

[@karadiberlino]

As a European, take our advice, America: STOP SELLING GUNS LIKE VEGETABLES!!! Or it will never stop...

[@michellenainkristinabusch1221]

Cars, Medicine and construction tools kill people too.

[@marchealgideon7916]

In America, we have the 2nd amendment the right to own guns

[@sarahmaravillosa7020]

@@marchealgideon7916and look where it takes you as a country

[@LilyRoberts561]

@@marchealgideon7916 I am unsure why we continuously refer to the second amendment which was written when the right to bear arms meant the right to own something like a musket. If people were trying to do mass shootings using a weapon that existed when the constitution was written, we would have no problems. Applying something that was written so long ago to weapons those people could have never even dreamed of is what is killing us.

[@alifakhrzadeh1544]

It’s like no more cars and cars could be a deadly vehicle

[@JiiWoon]

“My forever 14 years old son” hit me like a truck 🚶🏽‍♂️

[@gabrielladelveccio4799]

Rest in peace Alex Schachter 😓😭 seeing that picture of him breaks my heart

[@LMB943]

I hope you know so many people think of you from allover the world. I think of you all so often and I send you strenght from Australia.

[@carolinefoster1489]

Keeping your family in my prayers.🙏❤️

[@LynnieDW]

Our hearts go out to you. So sad for your loss.

[@renettareno662]

Max my love and condolences and respect to you and your son and the son you lost my heart breaks i know that you are going through

[@theresa5744]

I am alittle tear in my eyes 😢 praying

[@Spoiledstoic]

made me cry. I wish nothing but love and peace for these families.

[@billyw.garrison1334]

I experienced bullying at school and some fellow students & two of my teachers. Not once did I think about wanting to take revenge for how I was bullied. I'd never want to inflict that chaos on anyone ! I try to avoid doing what I went through to others. I'd walk through the halls at school, hoping that I'd make it to my next class without being bullied. It was like walking through a mine field of students, not knowing when I'd get bullied. Telling a teacher didn't do that much good. I was basically told to deal with it alone. One time, I was bullied by my elementary school teacher, who slapped me. A different elementary school teacher placed me & my desk in a small coat closet. Another teacher took a belt & strapped me to a chair. My sister was even bullied by her teacher ! Not once did I think of going back to school with the intention of getting revenge for being bullied ! I pray that nobody experiences what I had ! I'm not wanting any sympathy nor pity !

[@colawhite1976]

Nothing but love for his family

[@JMane3000]

Love and prayers to your family from ohio

[@ivellisenegron6586]

Prayers to Alex and his dad his frown breaks my heart

[@TheVAMPIREMARIUS69]

Heart wrenching!

[@xKarenWalkerx]

That female defense attorney at the end that was flick!ng off the camera is crying and wailing like a baby. Shame on her - what a coward, bully and unprofessional, rotten person. I hope she thinks every day of these poor children.

[@carolinedarleneeddydwyer]

Sending Mr Schachter, Karen, Ryan and family so much love and prayers. Even way out here in NL Canada this has really touched my heart. I think about you, your family, Alex, the other 16 souls, the injured and trumatized and their families. I wish I could do something to ease your pain. All I can do is let you know that I think of you all every day. I learned so much about the 17 souls that I feel I now know them too. I’ll never be able to tell you how sorry I am that this happened. I’d take even just one of their places if I could. God bless you, and I love you all

[@mikeyy2322]

It’s crazy much sadness shows in his face…

[@mahliakpan433]

Alex ❤️❤️ I’m so sorry …

[@RoyKoopaling]

It just breaks me up hearing these victim impact statements. The horror of it all for absolutely nothing.

[@jessicaallen901]

My thoughts and prayers for Alex' s loved ones as well as all the other victims loved ones that were affected by this tragic evil senseless act. 🙏❤️ they were all beautiful children who become angels too soon as well as the courageous young adults heroes who lost their lives too soon ❤️ may you all somehow find peace and know we are there behind you all the way 🙏

[@melissareece8656]

My heart breaks for these parents and I can only imagine how they are forced to re-live this senseless tragedy each time there is yet ANOTHER school shooting. 😢💔

[@Goodnessprevails]

😭 breaks my heart for all of these families 💔

[@bethrock2477]

This is so painful. I'm so sorry.

[@kfarm9739]

I’m so sorry.. I’m crying

[@scarlettmartinmd9131]

My heart breaks for this man! Alex rip!

[@starter47990]

Damn...I feel for this man

[@lizpleasedont]

Rest in peace sweet Alex.

[@slaws2279]

Alex seemed like a sweet boy. So sad 💔😢

[@birdman1843]

This is the strongest dad I ever seeing . Alex is his strength and mine as well now , thank you for letting the world know who Alex is . I only have 1 question 🙋🏻‍♂️ how can you think that Alex is not w you . What else made you look into that garbage 🗑 📝 .

[@tjcougarfootball1]

Naw bro this broke me down to watch this. I can't even imagine

[@sww3405]

Looks like the defense team finally told Nik to stop covering his ears and looking down and coloring while people talk about the way he ruined their lives. It’s a bit late but at least I’m not trying to strangle him through my phone anymore.

[@bryoncrumpton9887]

Prayers for all ! 😎

[@ToniaLenza-bs5cv]

Why did that goon shot 15 kids and 2 teachers?

[@BrandiHilton-pq2km]

I feel so bad for Alex's dad, brother & family. He didn't deserve to die like this. Nicholas couldn't care less about anyone. He was proud to do this crime. What a snake!.

[@battlehymnoftheempath3610]

I am so sorry.

[@loglady_99]

0:05. 0:20. 0:28+0:41 2:37. 4:55. 5:16. 6:33 9:30

[@Augusten20]

This is so sad.

[@Peruvianball2008]

10:10 made feel bad 😢 😭😭

[@sarahi4681]

Just horrendous so sad 😞 it’s not right and it’s not fair

[@lorir5728]

The devastation is beyond.

[@Face_Reality]

Jesus heals all wounds. God will comfort you in His Word, Max, and He will judge all of mankind righteously. 🙏🏽 ❤️

[@kabbam9898]

May allah have peace on his soul🤲❤️

[@corteztheinfinite9440]

There Shouldn't Have Even Been A Trial. Just A Firing Squad Directed Not To Hit Organs, Then A Nice Electric Chair Finish. Then Incineration

[@Goldrefinedthrufire]

No sound for me

[@SilentKME]

You don't want it on. Trust me. This is the most heartbreaking thing I have heard yet. It's impossible to finish.

[@brandihilton8485]

Alex looked alot like Max. He looked a lot like him.

[@paulmoreno6279]

Alex 🙏

[@jamesjohn8227]

💔

[@bobkane432]

How could he have never met Alex's birth mother if he's his biological father?

[@abideinchristjesus123]

Max was reading that statement on behalf of his now wife Karen, she wrote she have never met Debbie, Alex mother.

[@PreciousB1983]

@@abideinchristjesus123what happened to Alex’s biological mother Debbie?

[@alifakhrzadeh1544]

@@PreciousB1983she died from an unknown illness one morning

[@TheFighterX4]

No expression on nikolas face truly cold

[@Face_Reality]

Duh he's the evil killer

[@BrandiHilton-pq2km]

Cruz is evil, He is a total evil guy. He deserves everything that he gets.

[@jonviol]

Max, please , come to the UK . The answer clearly too late for your beautiful young son and with respect, is to experience a society just as sophistcated as yours where guns simply do not exist . Yes some have shotguns for sports shooting under controlled conditions but handguns and rifles are unobtainable. Unstable minded situations can't escalate as weapons of war for retail purchase don't exist . This 'right to bear arms 'in your constitution must be repealed .If Alex was at school in Ludlow Shropshire UK in 2018 he would be with you today . This is a fact .Peace & Love . Jonny UK

[@michellenainkristinabusch1221]

False. Guns exist everywhere! Japan even had one kill one of their prime minister and they have some of the strictest firearm laws in the world. The psycho made his own gun, and murdered the world leader.

[@jonviol]

@@michellenainkristinabusch1221 What is false ? I live in England and there has never been a mass shooting here- ever. That is because it is impossible to buy a long barrel semi automatic rifle .retail. or ammunitiion to fire off with it . .Yes a home made gun was used in Japan but Cruz just went into a shop ,told a few lies ,and bought a killing machine for $650 with $200 of bullets. Just insanity . Those beautiful young lives ripped out of them by a messed up kid with a gun . Could not happen here. Peace x