Parkland victim's sister stares daggers into Nikolas Cruz after testifying | LiveNOW from FOX

Andrea Ghersi, the sister of Parkland victim Joaquin Oliver, testified during Nikolas Cruz's sentencing, telling jurors what the loss of her little brother meant to her and her family. After reading her statement, Ghersi glared at Cruz as she walked back to her seat in the gallery of the courtroom.
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[@logan1068]

I felt , the way she walked and gave him that death glare , you go girl you WAS SO STRONG YOUR BROTHER IS PROUD

[@JupiterRadio]

Right?! I loved how it made him uncomfortable lol

[@arintheseatsesh6242]

Lmfao

[@peterpettigrew4410]

@@JupiterRadio He murdered and saw his soul leave his body. This monster doesn’t feel uncomfortable. He doesn’t feel anything. No remorse, no guilt, no nothing. I can’t wait for the moment the judge finds him guilty of it all and sentences him like they should, that’s when we will see this filth feel the real pressure.

[@andyfoxy3140]

Really? Wasn't strong at all. Won't bring her loved one back. And I'm sure Cruz doesn't give a F*&^

[@jvill1063]

@@andyfoxy3140 Your right in fact Cruz did this because he wanted attention from attractive girls and couldn't get it. He was jealous of the guys who dated the girls he wanted and wanted to kill them both. He enjoyed getting that stare unfortunately. This kid is a sick mad rat.

[@mikelanci4071]

What a strong person that sister is. I can’t imagine what all of their families have been through. She stayed strong during that speech for her brother

[@selfesteem3447]

An amazes me how all of these family members have stayed strong during their speech for their murdered loved ones, I commend all of them for being strong for their loved ones. Lovely sister.

[@MilitaryGadgetBuyer]

pretty much the smartest thing i heard in the past 8 years was your comment.

[@passedoutsober6322]

For her mother.

[@Boobiebumpp]

I mean he probably doesnt care what they have to say, he just sits there with no emotion so everyone one of these statements doesnt affect him.

[@Boobiebumpp]

@lovekaaay yeah that's probably what he was thinking. He will never get to have female attention again after this trial. Just for the victims and their families i dont think he has any sympathy for. He already made his mind up way before he shot the school up which makes me wonder how he thought he was going to get away with it, I woulda just ended my life there or like fight till the end.

[@MrNorthwestern2013]

I never knew any of these kids and somehow I find myself missing them, incredibly sad and unbelievably angry. I don’t know how I feel about the death penalty personally but if there ever was a any doubt of what kind of crime could be so awful to warrant it…one only needs to listen to these families speak. I never knew Joaquin and yet somehow, I will never forget him.

[@thebitehandle360]

Issue is he could be on deathrow for a long time. There currently 2,450 inmates on deathrow and they cost $90k a year to confine which racks up to approximately $220.5mil a year overall. I feel like he would hit the exit on life a lot quicker if they let gen-pop take care of him. Deathrow is in a sense just a safe space for him to hide for years on end before they finally decide to handle it.

[@kumashock4074]

That’s why he should live. He deserves a lifetime of regret. A lifetime of thinking…why, why did I do this? I want him to think of his victims at 30, in a cell. I want him to think of them again at 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, and 90. I want him to have to constantly reconcile with what he has done as he grows older and older. He needs to know what he threw away, his life, to take all these loving lives away. He needs to understand what he did and suffer for as long as these families will suffer. These families are getting a life sentence. He deserves one too. Death will come for him either way. Better he gets his life sentence first.

[@marcosromero1599]

@@kumashock4074 perfectly said. Don’t give that pos the easy way out

[@jordyschell3739]

Personally, the death penalty will just end his suffering that much sooner. Put him in Prison until so he can rot alone in a cold cell.

[@SaltyMsMorton]

Same. I’ve been forcing myself to endure these testimonies from those who lost family, lost themselves, lost time and life. I feel it’s important to be there with them as no parent, family member or loved one should ever endure this. I want to know the children and staff who lost lives and remember them more than the tragedy they endured.

[@dorothytran2926]

The sister's speech really hit me as I also have a close bond with my brother. She and her mother are so strong. I hope they get the justice they deserve.

[@medievaltimes6473]

What is justice in this case? Just curious. It will either be death penalty or life in prison...that's already a given.

[@adrianawood9741]

They will get the justice that the legal system can deliver them. There’s no real justice that can ever be given to these families, nothing can take away their pain or bring back the lives that were cut short.

[@Lucy-qz6jx]

I felt exactly the same watching this video. My mum died when we were really young and me and my brother have always been so close. I don’t know what I would do without him. His sister is so strong for not going over to the killer and strangling him. I wouldn’t have such restraint.

[@sofiagomes3844]

There's no justice ever in a case like this !!!

[@jaquesmadik]

@@medievaltimes6473 there’s no real justice for all the lives he took. but to me, the closest thing would be giving him the death penalty.

[@rheabrittanie3800]

The sisters testimony had tears rolling down my face. The way she explained her future without him got me. I recently lost my best friend to cancer very suddenly, and the testimony of Joaquin's sister made me think how she's not going to be there for all the mile stones in my life, like my wedding, my first child being born etc. I know its a completely different situation. My heart goes out to Joaquin's family and loved ones, and also to the rest of the victims and their families.

[@tommybrown9534]

I'm sorry for your loss

[@kimma508]

I’m sorry that you lost your best friend.

[@Richard-lh3te]

Sorry for your loss

[@kylie4954]

Her stare made him uncomfortable and I'm glad. He noticed she was looking at him.

[@nicolasimpkins3640]

Yes looked him straight in the eyes

[@rtobar8058]

So do losers deserve empathy and kindness even for what he did? Yes or no?

[@HarshDude126]

Her stare didn't affect him at all.

[@Ha-ls3le]

I doubt he has a shred of feeling and his whole scared kid act is just that an act and a mask for that courtroom. He attacked a correctional officer in prison and tried to kill him with his own taser went on a murder spree and enjoyed it like it’s some video game he doesn’t care about a stare. I see nothing behind his eyes at all. There’s nothing to say or do to get to someone like him because he’s cold blooded and dead inside.

[@moni7803]

@@HarshDude126 do you think you're cool with ur meruem pfp

[@jowens197]

I'd have such a hard time looking at the person who killed my loved one and not jumping across the table. My heart breaks for them...

[@bear532]

Seriously man. I don’t know what to make of situations like this. Feels like a show. Almost everyone in that room wants to rightfully kill that turd with their bare hands, yet they sit there all calm. So peculiar if you really think about it.

[@QuidProQuo911]

@@bear532 It is strange to see, behind a screen, opposed to it actually happening to you in real life, to one of your love ones. Possibly it has settled in the minds of the victim's love ones that disobeying the law by way of taking matters into their own hands is just too risky, or would just make matters worst and more stressful than they already are, or that they're too tired and worn out from grief to commit such a desirable, yet deserving, act. Though, if that had been a criminal, gang affiliated, or a thug, at the witness stand, who's love one had died by Nik's gun, I don't think they would've had a speech ready....maybe a hearse with his name on it waiting outside the courtroom for the perfect timing. 🤷‍♂ But I'm an opportunist, not the thuggish type, so if I had the chance to write all the names of the victims he murdered in his own blood on a poster, hang up that same poster in a basement, then kidnap Nik and tie him up in said basement with jumper cables attached to his nipples and 🍆with the remote control to flip a switch and turn on the power at my convenience ....(call me psycho).....but on God and everyone I love, I would definitely do it.

[@alfredoramirez3927]

I would be looking for an opportunity to take that mtherf out, even if it cost me my life. I would trade my life for his in a blinking of an eye!

[@petedavidson6931]

There not fortunate, that’s not the correct word but if he had killed himself like at my High School shooting then it would be rather empty seat where he would or should sit. So as much as I feel hate for a murder suicide I’m pleased (not the correct word) Mr.Cruz is alive and everyone is going to be able to watch his execution! and he Mr.Cruz knows it! That makes me smile.

[@petedavidson6931]

Like I thought for sure that bald head father was like going to explode his disgust was palpable....Like jumping thru the air at Cruz screaming “ die MoFo “....

[@terrancee8815]

I noticed the lawyer was tearing up again in the end. I REALLY feel for her. She does not deserve to defend that monster

[@brooke2772]

Him leaning over and asking her if she was okay made me angry, trying to act like he’s empathetic to her feelings when every single loss is his doing.

[@randijoselit5469]

@@brooke2772 Not to mention hypocritical. Imagine asking someone how the are doing while they are being emotional in response to an atrocity you committed?

[@bananabelle3195]

and when he asked her if she was okay.... the nerve

[@morkygorky]

She chose that job.... personally I would have declined to defend such a sick monster.

[@kelvintorres2675]

No one does

[@genettepeters2886]

His lawyer is emotional because she is human with feelings. I am from Trinidad and I am following this sentencing trial. I remember this story. I too cry with these families because I understand their pain. I lost my nephew to murder. All because he worked honestly for what he had and others didn't want to do the same. At least they will get justice. Our system is very, very slow. No one has been caught. It's about 5 years.

[@Iindseri]

Sorry for the loss of your nephew!! Hopefully there will be justice soon

[@GraysonsMimi-xn1eb]

I am sorry for you and your family. Thoughts and prayers to you guys too.

[@keyeriastevenson2773]

Justice will be served ! I’m so sorry for yours and your families loss❤️‍🩹

[@pattitaylor6509]

I’m so sorry for your loss. There’s really no words 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️

[@julieallbright5002]

I'm so sorry for your loss and the slow process of justice, something that for some reason takes so long yet the terrible acts of murder and violence happens so fast. I really felt the pain in these women, but the mother's statement really hit me and I felt so bad for her. I just want to give her a hug even though I know that wouldn't do anything to give her so much needed peace. I just don't understand how anyone can take someone else's life or lives for nothing important. There is never anything more important than these victims and your loved one still being here with loved ones. It's scary to me how these things happen so much and little has been done to make schools safer for our children. We shouldn't have to be so afraid to drop our kids off at school where for some kids it's the safest place they have. I wish you well and some peace of mind soon along with some much needed justice. 💘

[@tannerpena9116]

Death penalty! This should not even be a question. Pure evil

[@gtibro6799]

Nah send him home poor kid it's not like he did anything wrong or anything, I'm gonna go rob a bank tho it's ok I'm not doing anything wrong I'm just stealing money that's all 👌🏼 Send this kid home

[@Hollywood42081]

@@gtibro6799 I agree, send him home and let him roam the streets. At least that way his death would be way more severe than falling asleep.

[@gtibro6799]

@@Hollywood42081 ya send him home

[@my_quiet_riot]

I don't know. He looks pretty unsettled at times by his actions and how they affect others. He was asking his attorney if she was ok. I don't know that there's a right answer here. If life in prison is more torturous, then so be it. I do think there's a lot of evil in him, and if he poses a risk to others, put him down like a rabid dog.

[@Lorncat]

Let him live and suffer

[@micalah8282]

Imagine being his attorney, sitting there crying over testimony from the victims families, and he turns to address you and sees the tears running down your face from his actions.

[@kimbok5971]

And you know that he does not care one whit about your tears or the lives he has taken, the lives he has forever condemned to grieve. Death penalty!

[@THERODNEYGRAY]

I don’t understand why he’s sitting there in clothes, seems to be not handcuffed, holding a pen or something sharp. Just leave him in a box to rot.

[@PraveenSrJ01]

He is an antisocial psychopath to the core

[@my_quiet_riot]

Damn. Bravo to her on staring that monster down. I hope she finds some peace in her soul and still keeps her fierceness.

[@CaliforniaGirl49]

His sister is so brave and strong. She talked about how she felt like the mother figure as their parents worked full time. Not only was he her brother, but also his baby brother that she loved like a son, so sad.

[@SliceIceNDice]

"So brave and strong" So sick of seeing this bs like the "thoughts and prayers" bs.

[@lioleigh9791]

@@SliceIceNDice oh right, they should invent a time machine to stop the it from happening, or donate her millions to a PAC to tackle gun violence. At least they're spreading support and positive care. Spreading negativity is helping nothing.

[@SliceIceNDice]

@@lioleigh9791 You're so brave and strong commenting this, you're in my thoughts and prayers.

[@jocelint4570]

@@SliceIceNDice Pray that you recover from your "sickness", you clearly need help.

[@SliceIceNDice]

@@jocelint4570 You're so brave and strong commenting this, you're in my thoughts and prayers.

[@ateamfan86]

I feel their loss. Genuinely hope they can have justice after this and help them move forward and everyone else involved

[@ateamfan86]

@@RobbieStacks90 I lost a brother, it is painful.

[@pattitaylor6509]

@@ateamfan86 I’m so sorry for your loss 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️

[@ateamfan86]

@@pattitaylor6509 he would have been around 24-5 right now. We lost him as a baby. My step mum didn't want to go through with that again, so we adopted a young boy 15 year ago. It hit my dad and step mum harder than me. Always wanted to know how he would be right now.

[@PraveenSrJ01]

@@ateamfan86 I’m really sorry about your loss

[@streamer_services]

It really has amazed me so far that nobody has jumped that table and attacked him like they do in other courtrooms because I don't know that I could contain myself and I'm not condone and violence I'm just saying through the act of feelings I don't know that I could contain my feelings is all I'm trying to say

[@nicolasimpkins3640]

Yes I would find it hard not to go for him but if I was reading a statement I would look at him and say why did you do it . But think the lawyers and court say got to keep it together .

[@soulpowar]

Why attack him? When you know 100% he won't be the last person committing this crime? It's america. It'll happen again. So instead of attacking him, just let him be.

[@jeanninepoulin5285]

My thoughts exactly cause if It was me... I would have lost it and not be able to contain myself so I know, for me, that I would have jumped that table for sure.

[@cheddarbeansoup]

@@jeanninepoulin5285 and risk a mistrial? You'd give his attorneys exactly what they want. Putting yourself and your emotions second in such a moment is the grown up thing to do.

[@ninamaecl238]

I don't believe in violence but in his case I changed my mind

[@lindyc7847]

I’m glad she did. Seeing him sitting there apparently emotionless and not caring about all the hurt he deliberately caused is enough to invoke anger

[@hulahole]

He sounded like such a sweet kid. I feel so sorry for the family and the world for the loss of him.

[@redjuice02]

I only watched until the mother started reading her statement, because I don't feel like bawling my eyes out at the moment, and what I saw of the daughter whispering "sit down" to her mom when she was about to read, and then telling her to talk into the mic, is sweet to see. The fact that the mom did both without a second thought shows that that family is used to helping each other. It's so crazy how much you can tell in just 2 mins of observation. I'm glad those two have each other.

[@elainew2230]

I can imagine how loved and happy the brother was too. Now there's an empty seat at the table when they have dinner.

[@abbysaucedo7871]

I noticed that as well

[@vl9216]

Yeah definitely. There would have been defensiveness in a lot of families, but there was none of that between them.. just support.

[@PraveenSrJ01]

May Oliver and the 16 others killed rest in eternal peace ☮️

[@rebeccalowe-hodges8162]

Oh my gosh. This sweet mother telling how her son came and cuddled with her in bed. ..I am so crying. My son was 16 when this horror happened. I cannot imagine her pain. There is no bond like a mother and her son.

[@omars1369]

@Dik Hurtz turn the phone off boomer

[@notanymore2293]

Yeah this has talking about redundant comments comments but then hes saying a bunch of Jesus god nonsense get over urself go oray to some god thats not real

[@TaintedEon]

@Dik Hurtz imagine not having empathy for someone who lost their son. Seek help.

[@little.heathen]

@Dik Hurtz tell us you’re miserable and will be alone forever without telling us you’re miserable and will be alone forever… :)

[@Naomi-lt1tc]

@@notanymore2293 God is real. Thank you and have a nice day

[@Audrina444]

The part where she said she doesn’t know how to go on without him. Ugh my heart breaks for this family.

[@chenseler85]

This girl has really been keeping it together for mom, bless her heart and kudos to her. I hope she has a space where she lets it out. ❤️🙏🏽

[@misfitbritt]

If looks could kill! Go off sister!!!! I wish I was even a 1/4 as strong as she was up there. I'm literally at work with tear filled eyes watching this on my lunch break. So sad what happened to all these innocent kids and teachers! Praying for all the victims and families. 🥺🙏

[@danielbostwick5601]

From one parent to another...my heart aches for you. I am so sorry for your grief and loss!!

[@user-gr9ec6rg8q]

I remember Joaquin, he was a big frank ocean fan like I was in highschool and when he passed away there was a photo of him holding a frank ocean poster with a big smile on his face. That’s how I’d like to remember him. Such a beautiful soul and now I can see why, what a kind and thoughtful woman that raised him. My heart breaks for all of these friends and family effected

[@LizBeLike_]

I’m so glad she stared at him. At the end you can see him looking at her. Hopefully they were holding eye contact. Good for her.

[@danielamartinez2123]

yess! the way he got so uncomfortable

[@TheScarletteWhisper]

Yes!! I love that she stared him down and he absolutely saw it, she is so strong.

[@Cacowninja]

When was that timestamp wise?

[@distortedpunk]

Even his attorney is breaking down. She has to hate representing him

[@donaldotrumpriguez2024]

must be good for her carrer also so i wouldnt automatically consider those real tears since thay are coming from a lawyer.

[@kai-ov6sb]

@@donaldotrumpriguez2024 i don’t know man, some people have a thing called empathy

[@oats2949]

Oh I’m sure she does 🙄

[@Byhrum]

@@donaldotrumpriguez2024 if anything this is bad for her career, lawyers are supposed to be as cold as ice.

[@Hollywood42081]

@@Byhrum no, Bias became an extremely famous lawyer after the Casey Anthony case. He also won, but this is such a huge case it's great for her career

[@IslandpferdeHaukagil]

Knowing that he once commented "I love to see the families suffer" on a youtube video a few months before the shooting, I think he might even enjoy hearing all the victim statements and hearing them describing their pain and suffering. I don't see any remorse or guilt in his face or behavior.

[@carlosmov]

how do you know he did that?

[@IslandpferdeHaukagil]

@@carlosmov His youtube comments and text messages were discussed in court. Just search for a video here on yt, they show them on screen and read them all out loud.

[@bobkane432]

I know I do

[@majorchaosoi]

“ what happens when we run out of picture, when we get old and memories start to fade?” This is sad 😞 that’s not a good feeling when you lose someone special and time just goes and goes and goes. When you lose them while their still young and full of hope and discovery.

[@RePete690]

Is your name really River?

[@bgyd6687]

@@RePete690 Beautiful name!⚘

[@TheGingerOfficiant]

I watched a video yesterday of someone testifying and she was staring Cruz down hard. These people have so much self control because I would be yelling and screaming acting like an idiot if I were in their position.

[@jewmail5395]

Was it the video of the girl who lost her boyfriend? Her mother was crying and she was being extremely strong and comforting her

[@nicolasimpkins3640]

They keeping calm as one they have to or it disprutes court and they keeping strong for the family and loved one

[@TheGingerOfficiant]

@@jewmail5395 oh geez, I am not sure. It was one where someone was hacking up a lung in the background and the sister was also making funny faces about that. I'll check out my KZbin history and see if I can find it.

[@WhynotParker]

I don't think I would be able to come, I would send dad.

[@TheGingerOfficiant]

@@nicolasimpkins3640 I wouldn't be able to keep calm. Kudos to them for being strong

[@liindaboniita]

This made me so emotional, this lady reminds me of my mom so much. I just couldn’t imagine my mom going through something like this. God bless these people. I hope she can some day feel joy again, never forgetting but not letting his loss be in vain.

[@alisonrussell2140]

He’s not so big without his guns ! He didn’t like the stare! Well done to her what a courageous girl ! ❤️

[@BLUJAI100]

I never knew this child, but something about his portrait and his eyes drew me in. Joaquin was a special, special child and he had such a bright light

[@LS-eo5hg]

He keeps confronting the lady beside him for crying that at the end she has to turn where he can’t see her wiping away the tears. Imagine doin her job, being a part of the defence for a complete idiot

[@autofocus4556]

She’s a baby.

[@markcortez5685]

He shouldn't have to confront her incompetent ass she got no business with a law license .

[@RobbieStacks90]

Consulting*, not "confronting" Also, I think his defense attorney has taken a liking to him.

[@taylorgarton6983]

I can’t imagine having to be in her position. Having to sit right next to a monster who hurt so many people and being appointed to defend him. I would be paranoid all of the time from all of the hate that could come my way. My heart goes out to her because I know it must be so difficult.

[@lasurenia7]

She cant doo much with the “strong lock”

[@nikilietsch3451]

She owned every second she looked at him . Every step ! I hope he felt her hatred towards him. I hope it seeped into his brain forever. He was probably to cowardly and looked away . So much respect for her she’s still doing her job as an older sister even though baby brother is gone may he RIP

[@astronauticaI]

I cried big-time when the sister described her late brother’s personality because that’s exactly how I would describe my own little brother. He sounds like a bright soul with so much to look forward to and I’m so sad and angry that he was taken away so soon and so unfairly. I admire these family members’ strength - had I been in this girl’s shoes, I don’t know if I’d even have it in me to pull myself together and crawl out of bed. My heart goes out to the Oliver family, all other families of the dead and injured, and everyone else who’s affected by this senseless act.

[@carolyndee4565]

Mind blowing for Cruz to see his lawyer upset and asking if she is ok???? What a joke? He is showing no emotion what so ever. There clearly is something missing with him. Did Cruz achieve what he wanted? Does he get the thrill of seeing families in tears and pain? My mind does not understand the evil that exists in people. There is no excuse for anyone to take the life or lives of innocent people. We all have free will. We all know right from wrong. At the end of every phone conversation l have with my son, l tell him l love him. Whenever he leaves my home, l tell him l love him. If anything happened to me he will know how l feel. Life is too short so tell your family how you feel. Life can change in a second.

[@AC_Twig]

I want to extend my prayers to each and every person affected by this tragedy. Just watching these statements makes me tear up.. I can only imagine how the parents and family’s feel.

[@bobkane432]

Cuz prayer always works

[@dr.chrisstar3527]

Just a question. Please Is forgiveness even a drop in your heart? Just a question I’m trying and at moments I can. Can’t help but think a drop of forgiveness in Christ is Charity for all souls. Peace Dr.c*

[@AC_Twig]

@@dr.chrisstar3527 Forgiveness for one who commits acts such as those of the shooter deserve no second chances in my opinion. How can someone knowingly commit the most cold hearted action possible then calmly walk away and go get food like nothing even happened. Those actions alone show his lack of remorse for those he injured or killed and an extreme lack of humanity in which I feel should make him eligible for the death penalty.

[@angelofdeath275]

@@bobkane432 comment history is suspect, a troll

[@thetrilogy80]

9:19 even his defense team is in tears. C'mon man.

[@DutchDukeMan]

well duh it's not like the defense team are a bunch of murderers too.

[@karimah8687]

@@AB-se3me They are human too with emotions.

[@Maxwaffle3527]

@@AB-se3me better call saul!

[@misskarma7408]

@@AB-se3me why do u even comment stupid things? No one wants you here bruh Show some respect… then again NC is incapable of that too because he was so miserable. U ok?

[@misskarma7408]

@@AB-se3me your attorneys wouldn’t want you either, is my guess lol 🤢

[@Logick]

It's one thing for a child to lose a parent, but for a parent to lose a child (especially in this way) is something different entirely. I wish the families find solace and the strength to keep on going even with such great loss.

[@justanotherhappyhumanist8832]

I don’t know how anyone can watch this sweet mother speak about her son and not cry.

[@alexxissvanity6232]

He was looking right back at her. I don't believe for one second that he is sorry about what he did. I think he is very proud of himself and couldn't be happier with the attention he is getting. Disgusting.

[@amandalynnblaze9799]

He even said that he loves to hear the sadness of the families. I think it was one of the comments he made on his KZbin account before the murders. Or maybe his Twitter.

[@gabriellebellizzi8227]

@@amandalynnblaze9799 wtf that’s so sickening🥺 ugh why does someone so evil like that even live? No offense but you are living and the children you killed that day are not here. And the other victims are now struggling with ptsd etc. People who do mass shootings deserve to rot in hell!!!

[@PraveenSrJ01]

That is really messed up 🆙

[@Hellenicheavymetal]

Yep, you can see by his facial expressions when the parents talk to him such as her dad that he loves the attentions. This is a special day for him. He has zero remorse. It's all about him.

[@iMaNiiacxEnTCODM]

It's 2023 dude move on.

[@jamescarp]

The hurt he has caused these families by his sick, twisted actions is horrendous! so sad to listen to all the families that have lost their loved one's while he just sits there makes me sick to my stomach!

[@pauliejulietta5290]

his lawyer crying and him talking to her like he didnt do anything what. That sent chill down my spine. How does he not feel bad??? Ohmygod.

[@petedavidson6931]

Wait until we see his notes his drawings how he is scoring each witness 1-10....That big male lawyer had enough of the notes drawings talking to him.. and moved down away from Mr.Cruz.....

[@RustyR3volva]

​@@petedavidson6931 I think they all do.

[@foley15136]

I saw this when it happened and showed my wife. Andrea is a badass. I said that I was a pretty tough guy, but if I saw her look at me like that, I would be afraid to come near her. I wish that she was able to go over to Cruz and bash him in the head. I also saw that she was a great source of strength for her mom when they were sitting in the gallery.

[@jamess9579]

These victim impact statements are extremely moving.

[@jasperherr8694]

I feel that Nikolas Cruz must be laughing inside and happy that a pretty girl is talking about him. He is sadistic like that.

[@akiva1168]

He won’t be laughing when they execute him by firing squad and his last moments are blindfolded

[@samanthabean9059]

Noticed he didn't keep his head down for this one

[@mikelanci4071]

It’s so sad that he has to be in the court room during the case. He lives to see others suffer

[@emilynoelleeckes]

I was thinking the same exact thing. This is the first time I've seen him looking up and watching a family speak. His eyes followed her as she glared at him. He was merely checking her out. No remorse.

[@WakasasDangoStick]

i have a theory that some of this was sexually motivated. there was one detective witness that described one of his google searches as “why do i want to hurt/kill women” or something similar. i heard on a true crime podcast that he also searched for disturbing things like little girls being r@ped (i think they have left this out of court so far). also, he was texting a girl he was in love with seconds before he walked onto the campus. the entire conversation was her rejecting him. i believe he was thinking vile things about these witnesses while making eye contact.

[@karenaugustin2078]

The pain in mom's eyes. This is so so sad 😔

[@royroyalu]

I know for a FACT, 1000000000%, if this were to happen to myself or one of my 4 siblings, my dad would be “that guy” who jumped the bench and landed a few knocks. I know I’d be completely embarrassed and extremely scared that he just ruined the whole trial. I’m not saying that as a good thing, but just acknowledging the strength of these family members and friends to sit there in respect.

[@PraveenSrJ01]

Same here if it was my sibling or my elder parents

[@royroyalu]

@@PraveenSrJ01 100000%. That’s some serious restraint

[@ErikPehrsson]

The glares from the young lady after the speech were very telling…. I’m praying for all those who were impacted. God bless you all in the Name of Jesus. Amen 🙏

[@blessall8856]

She was very right in glaring strongly at him.

[@Unknownburger]

Oh god not the Christianity posts

[@DavyoInVegas]

Your God and Jesus were not there when everyone was being slaughtered inside the school, I seriously doubt God and Jesus are going to show up to console those impacted as well. Prayers can not be answered by something that does not exist.

[@commonsense3055]

@@DavyoInVegas GFY, that's your opinion

[@commonsense3055]

@@Unknownburger GFY

[@patricdeimon]

Madeleine Wilford's Brother stared the same kind of darts. It was pretty heartbreaking to see is pain coming out like that. All these victims must feel so powerless over what happened and how they feel now. Bless them all.

[@OGFreestylezSouthTexasSoljaz]

That’s always the hardest thing to do is look the killer straight into his eyes knowing he’s the one that took a life of your loved one and to get that burden some relief

[@michaeldailey7103]

Tears won't stay in check , the strength shown by these two beautiful women is an inspiration !!! Thank you for sharing this , and God bless you, and all affected !!!!

[@morganbree]

she nearly murdered him with that stare

[@GNXperimental]

Imagine him looking at that beautiful girl and knowing that he will never touch a woman for the rest of his life. Sweet revenge in a way.

[@tarabjorum4374]

Did anyone else notice how Cruz was ESPECIALLY observant when these two lovely ladies got up on the stand to speak..?? Given the fact that he never looks up from whatever sick thing he's probably drawing or coloring...i found it particularly interesting. RIP Joaquin Oliver

[@michellecosta6737]

So heartbreaking. My heart goes out to those two beautiful ladies.

[@RobbieStacks90]

Is that all you think about? Their physical appearances? Some women are just insufferable these days.

[@lauranmacklin8889]

@@RobbieStacks90 So no one can give compliments anymore? It’s not that deep bud.

[@RobbieStacks90]

@@lauranmacklin8889 Don't you ever contradict me in public again.

[@Armageddo777]

@@RobbieStacks90 Since when is calling someone beautiful equal to just caring about appearance ? She‘s just stating a fact. Chill with the negativity.

[@cinarynroll]

@@RobbieStacks90 dude, take your meds!

[@wesmcgee1648]

These are the best young people ,the best families I have ever seen. The wounded students have risen above their injuries and have continued their educations. Most have ignored the cowardly murderer in the courtroom. As a retired police lieutenant , if he killed one of my kids, I don't think I could even allow myself to sit in that courtroom.

[@fabianbigtheprod]

Man I broke down in tears man, I never knew any of these kids. But I can feel their Families grieve and loss. This just doesn’t sit right man.

[@Miss.831]

My boyfriend of 10 years lost his son 2 years into are relationship. The pain I saw him in and not being able to do anything. It’s horrible. My heart breaks for them. It’s unimaginable the hurt and loss you feel to lose a child. Years have passed and the strength my boyfriend has to keep going I don’t know how. He doesn’t think he’s strong but in my eyes he is. I don’t think I could push through like he has. It’s hard to even explain seeing and going through something so tragic like that. It unfortunately never gets easier as far as pain and missing them. The days pass and you carry on the best you can. But I hope that they get some type of peace in their life and that the memories of him keep their heart full and his love close. Praying for them. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@LitReese_]

I'm sure he wouldn't be as strong without your support❤💯🙌🏼 how did his son pass? Or how old was he?

[@bobkane432]

Sucks 2 B U

[@Miss.831]

@@bobkane432 Haha. 😂 Actually it doesn’t. I’m more then happy. But you clearly aren’t.

[@O-Mf-Faulk]

Ohhh that's the ones whose been sitting there patiently waiting this whole trial.

[@bollockjohnson6156]

That animal has caused so much damage to so many families. So many people have been hurt by his actions. He CHOSE to be a force for evil. He should face the ultimate punishment the state can legally deliver.

[@notanymore2293]

Nope not evil gods not real evils not real great holy energy insint real theres just actions

[@Efiltaolf]

It was sad to hear his mom say that she can see her inner anger when she sees herself in vids/pics. I hope she can find peace.

[@NintendoDudeWii]

The lawyer has teared up whenever the families have spoken. She knows deep down that she must stomach defending that vermin.

[@ogrish76]

That must be so uncomfortable for him to sit in the courtroom and not one single person in that entire courtroom doesn't think he is human trash.... Good.

[@DutchDukeMan]

nah he actually feels powerful, knowing that every person is there because of his actions. the emotions are all caused by him.

[@nicolasimpkins3640]

Well his brother does and he's a nice person

[@FlowerPowerWV]

It's amazing how loving the families of the victims are. 💔

[@interceptthis4141]

I hope the family finds peace ❤️

[@claudettes9697]

😭 I’m sorry for their pain. He sounds like a lovely human.

[@RobbieStacks90]

Obviously, his own family would speak highly of him. You'd have to actually meet him to know for sure. Just because a lot of people say someone is this, that, or the other thing doesn't make it true. And this is how the media manipulates women. Groupthink is a dangerous thing. Judge for yourself whether a guy is a great human being or not. Your friends' and families' opinions of others aren't absolute and are often extremely flawed.

[@fabiolarodriguez9237]

@@RobbieStacks90 your comment is irrelevant and disrespectul. Even if we didn't know him personally, what matters is that he was a 17 year old kid who didn't diserve to be murdered in such a horrible and cruel way,

[@espreedupree]

@@RobbieStacks90 ​ ME’s autopsy report testified that the only thing keeping Joaquin’s head together was the skin on his forehead and his scalp.. everything else was obliterated . His brains and everything else was blasted by the close range shot to the temple.. I hope that happens to your loved one and then let me know if you will honor your loved one with the best memory you have of that person ? Especially just a teenager who didn’t deserve to die like that

[@katteresa6174]

@@RobbieStacks90 and that’s why they said he SOUNDS lovely. Have some damn respect, sheesh. Someone like you always has to come in and nitpick a tribute of love to a victim of a graphic murder.

[@fabiolarodriguez9237]

@@AB-se3me Your comment is so ignorant. You should've watched the trial if you were going to comment on this. He didn't bully him. The victims of this shooting were not the people that bullied him, so no. He didn't even go after the people that used to bully him, he went after people who didn't even know him and were completely innocent, didn't have anything to do with what he went through. So there's no excuse for his actions

[@lynnecarnivale6414]

Joaquin.... A wonderful young man who is LOVED beyond measure. I heard his girlfriend -soul mate... his Mom and Sister speak so highly of him. It's a wonderful testimony of who he was. This is so tragic. May GOD give them comfort and peace. God bless them all and all the other families and friends too. Lynne🍃💜✝️💜🍃

[@tizzlejackson7784]

This is crazy I live right here by the school!!! It’s an eerie feeling just passing by smh Rest In Peace to all the falling and NO MERCY on nick soul!!!!!!

[@karenwolsey2283]

I didn't know Joaquin, but I feel like I loved him, too. Your Mami, Papi and big sis wish they could have saved you, dear boy. They stand up for you every day, and especially today. The light of the world dimmed on February 14, 2018. God, please Bless and watch over the Oliver family.🙏🙏🙏💔💔💔😇❤

[@bbyboybrzy]

the stare is @12:31

[@ScotiangirlTabitha]

You can see the strength in the sisters eyes and body as she supports her mother on the stand and in the audience. As I sit here and listen to the pain in her voice I cannot help but wonder how I would feel if I lost one of my own babies 23,15,11. I cannot imagine WHY? Because it is unbearable pain and the only person that could feel that type of pain is the mother, father, brother or sister that is going through it at first hand. I’m so disgusted watching “the killer” I’m not calling him by name because that’s what he wants! This killer sits there freely, no hand cuffs on he gets to smile, chat, drink a pop or a bottle of cold water, PLUG HIS EARS, HIDE HIS FACE, DRAW, COLOUR, WRITE NOWAY IF I WAS THE JUDGE THIS MONSTER WOULD COME INTO MY COURT ROOM HOG TIED WITH A DIRTY SOCK BALLED UP IN HIS MOUTH I WOULD PUT HIM IN A 5X5 CAGE like the kids felt when they hid under their school desk. I would make him hear the painful stories of each and every victims story. I’m so sorry if some people are offended by my post but I have 3 children who I love so much and I could not imagine loosing them through murder or anything else but when someone else decides to take your children’s life there is something about it that does not sit right with me🙏

[@marialourdess]

As a Mother of 3, Myself, I feel every one of your words, & agree, that the killer has it made, sitting there, to decide, each & every reaction it wants to have. Hog tied w a dirty sock in a 5x5 Cage sounds RIGHT! God, give these families, strength. Peace & love to Precious Souls, that left us.

[@slaphappybullet]

Vigilante justice would only make it more likely for tragedies like this to happen. We have a judicial system for a reason. Don’t claim to have morals when you want to be as barbaric as the people you disprove of.

[@RePete690]

Would it be ur dirty sock or whose dirty sock??

[@theindyone]

Disregard the absurd words from the troll on here. Wanting vengeance doesn't make you like the lowlife coward who killed innocent people. That's what plopplop fails to realize with their trolling comments. The killer has no morals and doesn't care about those they harm they cause or about the affect it has on their victim's families. Those who want vengeance in these cases aren't going after innocent people, they're targeting a specific lowlife. Wanting the likes of this useless coward to be severely punished doesn't compromise the morals of those who have them. Unlike trolls who says this will spark the next attack if revenge is sought, which is one of the dumbest things I've ever read considering mass shooters don't commit these acts out of worrying about who's seeking revenge. They kill because they're pure evil, and don't need a motive associated with revenge.

[@lichiehrb]

@@RePete690 Everyones

[@shavonne4831]

Hell yes to her death stares to him at the end. You go girl.

[@jessaguilar4747]

I have a son, he will be 13 next month. I do not think I could survive losing him, or my daughter. The strength these families have shown is incredible. I will think of these parents the next time I get annoyed, angry, or when the chores are not done. I can’t comprehend how they go on without their babies. I will hug my children a little tighter and thank God for them. I hope that these families can find peace, god bless you all.

[@PraveenSrJ01]

I will stop 🛑 taking my elderly parents for granted after watching this statement not my 30 year old some siblings. Very moving statement by the mom that made me cry 😭

[@nadiairenkamli]

💖✝️

[@roxannemoser]

These victim impact statements are emotional. I've been against the death penalty. But, with the attack of the corrections officer, and listening to these victims, he really needs the death penalty. He proved that he has not changed and has no regret.

[@ThinkFitMind]

The mom with the boy who was shot 13 times made me cry. Most those parents are so strong and can talk with strength. All except that one mom who lost her hero son, and that one dad who is always sitting in the stand. I hope they find peace someday.

[@nonya6754]

Peter Wangs mother is beyond strong.

[@gizzyfrizzy1]

This is heartbreaking! How my heart bleeds for the families of these victims. May these kids memories live on forever in the hearts of those that loved them and may it eat away at the soul and mind of the monster that took them.

[@anamaria-girllover]

the restraint these people have is beyond admirable. i didnt know a single one of the victims, yet i find myself angry for them and their family. that monster will get what he deserves

[@fatality601]

lil bit odd he was more attentive to this impact statement than all the others, even took his mask off almost as if he was enjoying it

[@sorrikkai7]

As an older sister myself to a much younger brother, that testimony really stung

[@sammurphy4894]

You can feel the sister's pure anger through the screen omg. Anyone would be. I mean no disrespect but it just eminates visually.

[@laurief6399]

I feel all their pain of losing a child except my daughter was killed in her home. 27 months ago she was almost 8 months pregnant we still haven't started the murder trial💔😪

[@meganbrumley3395]

Omg I'm so sorry for your loss. As a mom I couldn't imagine that kind of pain. Even thinking about it brings tears to my eyes. And for you to lose TWO people at once in such a violent way.. life is so unfair. Would you mind sharing their story? If not I TOTALLY understand. I'm sorry if that was rude and inappropriate of me for asking. I'm not always good with social cues and sometimes overstep boundaries.

[@laurief6399]

@@meganbrumley3395 thank you so much they found him GUILTY On all charges last Friday

[@LisaMarie51968]

Great job big sister, keep your brother alive with all your memories, he will always be in your heart, that evil boy could never take that away from you and your family! 🙏🏼💜🙏🏼

[@JustGladys68]

I applaud her for holding her strength and her head held high. It’s hard to stay strong that your love ones died in the hand of a dirtbag Shooter. I feel her anger and hate processing her and I don’t blame her not one bit. You kill 17 innocent lives and 4 years later, yet the shooter sits there alive and defending his case. What 💩 bag!

[@AaronBridges]

If a look could kill this trial would be over. Way to stand strong sis. Wish I could wrap my arms around all these families & take their pain away. I just pray everyday for them all.

[@deborahhernandez1505]

She has the stare of love. That's LOVE FOR HER OWN AND ALL HE HURT.

[@df-nk6gd]

I've watched impact statement after impact statement today....and I just, the pain even though the screen is palpable. Joaquins amazing mother and sister, and can we please take a moment to really see what fantastic parent's these kids had who were shaping them into wonderful human beings, my heart broke to pieces while his mother spoke. A little bit because I've buried a child..but not from violence..and more so just as a mother you can feel the pain of another and instinctuallly want to protect/defend/soothe. I have a son the same age as Joaquin would be...my breathing labors just thinking of anything happening to him or my other kids. I can tell you without doubt she'd switch places with him no hesitation if it were an option. That sister though..she's something very special. Not just because of Joaquin or what occurred, no it was long before that. She has an old soul feeling. She has a strong, intelligent mind-set far beyond what others may think they see. Sometimes she keeps it hidden for her reasons...in court we saw her unleash it fully in the powerful words she gave. In the stare down she gave that murderer, even when he's too cowardly to look up....I hope he felt it like the burn of 1k suns on his body. There will never be words enough to say that I am sorry for the senseless murder of your son. 🖤

[@littleblossom7827]

Well said. That sister is something very special for sure. It looked to me like he did see her and then he put his head down. I want to think/hope he felt that stare then…

[@PraveenSrJ01]

Where exactly was the stare down? I didn’t see it clearly

[@pauliejulietta5290]

Shes like me. Shes fighting to keep her composure to get justice for her brother. Shes trying so hard not to lash out.

[@beverlyward2570]

Wow..this has to be the toughest yet most endearing trials ever witnessed. May God wrap his loving arms around them and fill them with the peace that pass-through all understanding, that they all so deeply deserve. So sad, my heart bleeds for them all.

[@honeybunch5765]

It just broke my heart every time I heard the family spoke💔💕

[@M2M-matt]

By facing him and staring him down she is taking his power away from him. Showing him that they are not afraid of him and he has no hold over their lives. Well done

[@OmegaMouse]

No justice. She should be allowed to have 5 minutes with him and a hammer.

[@kimharness3091]

So so sad poor family.🙏🙏🙏

[@notanymore2293]

Prayer emoji or real prayer is not doing anything never has

[@megchris7685]

I want so badly to hug each person hurt by the monster….. and so badly to see the monster suffer! 💕

[@denisceballos9745]

That empty, soulless boy caused so much pain and anguish. Most mass killers take their own lives - but he has to sit there and listen to the magnitude of his crime. He seems bored and unaffected by everything. He will have a long time to think about what he did.

[@TheRealityPlugg]

12:20 you can see Nikolas Cruz Attorney annoyed by him talking to her while crying . He stands no chance

[@MOEWETTA23]

I know she wanted to get her hands on him so bad 😩 🙏🏽 up for the families..

[@mollyjackson4476]

I'm kinda shook he made eye contact back. I figured he would coward away and stare at the table.

[@sophiapapadopoulos322]

Deep in my heart with love & prayers 🙏 hugging you both with my heart 💞

[@Aussiedavid71]

Heartbreaking. I start watching these families talk, then feel like turning it off because it makes me so upset. I force myself to continue watching because these people need to have their feelings heard. Please everyone, watch until the end, even though it's hard. This would be so hard for them to talk, I wish this could be somehow cathartic for them, but I sense it just killing them a little bit more. I'm so sorry.😭