Psychiatrist: Nikolas Cruz knew exactly what he was doing | LiveNOW from FOX

[@VintageRed411]

The fact that Cruz is so open during this interview, boastful almost, tells me that he's proud of what he did. He likes talking about it. He's evil.

[@MargauxNeedler]

I mean he obviously has a reason that he understands why he did it.

[@Meanie74]

I haven’t watched yet but I don’t think it’s just ‘pride’ at his actions. I don’t think he feels that much at the murders. Maybe an initial thrill. But then nothing. I think he’s not capable of feeling that bad OR good about them. I think it’s that he likes getting attention. This is the most he has gotten and will ever get.

[@MargauxNeedler]

@@Meanie74 I agree with you

[@MrTraceuser]

Yes he is, I think he wanted notoriety.. because all his life he was called an idiot, stupid, and who knows what else.... as he aged with already many problems, he wanted to be remembered by something big... wonder if he thought someone would kill him in the end.

[@miriamchalmovianska863]

@@MrTraceuser weirdo...

[@natalielawyerchick]

I had no idea he made these recordings. I’m so sorry for these families

[@michellenainkristinabusch1221]

He made a lot of them, for months leading up to the massacre

[@jessicarivera4302]

Yeah me either. I can't imagine parents seeing those.

[@vickieclark5931]

Lots of recordings, google searches, & notes he had prepared for this massacre. Yep this was 100% premeditated. He should have got the gas or chair or whatever they do these days.

[@Monica-le9oi]

And people think I’m nosey and “intrusive” because I go through my kids pictures and messages. You’re entitled to privacy in the bathroom and with your body but I will be periodically be checking social media as long as I’m responsible for you.

[@jackiepowell7513]

It's AML about him. Sfush ass.

[@lynnc8188]

It’s ridiculous how long this is lasting. God bless these families, this must be horrible for them.

[@nickcancilliere6996]

I totally agree what is the reason for it..

[@chaotic1223]

Its called due process. No matter how egregious the crime, they still have a right to due process and a fair trial

[@johndowe17]

They are trying to convince ALL of the jurors to decide the death penalty

[@ridgedevil09]

@@chaotic1223 he's already pleaded guilty. This is literally just sentencing. It's absurd how long this has gone on.

[@lynnc8188]

@@chaotic1223 I understand that but I think it could’ve been done in less than a month.

[@jessicamcclendon8313]

When he was saying "Voices! Demons!" after he got arrested was pathetic. He is completely sane. Psychopaths are very manipulative and it was hilarious when the cop told him to be quiet.

[@rodrigokharrat561]

No, it's not " pathetic " but real. Why do you think he did that ? Because the demons of Satan told him to do it. Satan is real in case you didn't know. this event is a proof that he did this.

[@rodrigokharrat561]

You didn't saw all the satanics symbols he is drawing ? that's how he got attacked by them.

[@jessicamcclendon8313]

@@rodrigokharrat561 You're either trolling or insane.

[@rodrigokharrat561]

@@jessicamcclendon8313 Well that's because you don't believe in God and Satan and that you react that way. They are Very real Trust The Bible. You are Blind and deceived.

[@s__bang1894]

​@@rodrigokharrat561 I hope he repent his crimes and sins snd accept Jesus, God ans be forgiven.

[@robslade2571]

This psychiatrist is outstanding.

[@daffodilrose1950]

Oh…yes he is.

[@lasurenia7]

And why is that?is it because you think that will send him to death?

[@lasurenia7]

Do yo wish they kill him ?are you’ll sure of what you wish?

[@StellaFl]

Best witness we've seen so far....by far!

[@ronnie8984]

@@lasurenia7 no, he’s just very easy to understand and clearly explains his opinions. I doubt he’ll receive the death penalty - it’s going the way of the dinosaurs

[@freereinartstudio1463]

I really feel for the victims' families. This long drawn out trial must be pure agony for them. :(

[@lylafournier8367]

I feel for the families. The schools do not have enough staff to help solve these bullying situations. Also, how did he have access to these guns ?

[@YouMakeItHappen]

This isn't even his trial to determine guilt, he's already admitted it. this is sentencing trial to determine life in prison or death penalty. That's what makes it so crazy too

[@sookiebyun4260]

It’s a good thing for Cruz that the law frowns on lynch mobs.

[@mishywoomi4765]

66v60 6 66 6ć 5000

[@roseblackmore2225]

It's gut wrenching seeing their faces , they all look so tired😢

[@Whitedove6]

He knew exactly what he was doing so enough said get on with this !!! Sick!!

[@cindis.100]

ExaCtLy.

[@sherrimatheny3672]

He planned everything out, how, when, where, How many people, mental illness Fake to claim insane so his sentence would be less harder, what a scumbag

[@Deauxp._]

He literally did this because he was rejected by a girl and was too weak minded to handle it. Fragile ego.

[@heatherskettlecorn]

Not true, he had been planning this for a long time.

[@Deauxp._]

@@heatherskettlecorn he was obviously planning it but he planned it for Valentines Day once he was rejected by a girl.

[@Deauxp._]

@@heatherskettlecorn I want you to watch today’s trial. They are showing footage of a psychologist asking him “what is that we haven’t asked that you think we should’ve asked you” and he replies “why I chose Valentine’s Day”

[@ssssebastian09]

I’m surprised he didn’t target the girl who reject him or at least her family

[@admiralboom481]

You needed to be there for him Alyssa but you were to busy watching the Kardashians.

[@angelicascott4757]

Still don’t understand how you can watch this video and still not give him the death penalty 🙄🙄🙄

[@johnblossom8447]

I think life in prison is more of a punishment. He will live every day in fear. He will never taste freedom again. Death would be the easy way out. Sometimes people think the death penalty is the ultimate punishment, but I think it’s too easy. Living in a cage, being told what to do and when to do it for the rest of his life, wondering if he will be attacked by other inmates and never having freedom again is a worse punishment.

[@SharonPalmer-md3jk]

Exactly

[@youssefamg9191]

​@@johnblossom8447 you're right

[@dmolesevich]

As someone who is diagnosed with autism and has bad executive functioning skills here’s an example of what I have to deal with daily so with my job I need everything laid out for me in lists I can’t do two things at once same thing with the group texts I hate them they are chaotic. It’s clear to me that he knew exactly what he was doing as the doctor testified to.

[@LMCSM]

He's not got autism though... It was never diagnosed.

[@katherinerex9067]

I’m autistic too and it’s disgusting how people try to somehow “excuse” violent and disgusting crimes because of autism or any psychiatric disorder for that matter.

[@garygirouard5869]

premeditated murder

[@ozzieluvaya2202]

I agree

[@kaitlyndasie5459]

They can’t ever use autism as an excuse. I have a learning disability, ADD, on the autism spectrum, high functioning depression and anxiety. I would never do something like this. I may be slow sometimes with some things but it’s because I take the extra time to understand everything and to think everything thru along with what potential consequences could be. It’s irritating to me that they want to use a disability as an excuse cause there’s many of us with disabilities who would never do this kind of stuff.

[@miap6844]

This is repulsive. Many kids/adults are abused throughout life, they experience low self esteem, anger and lack of control. They don’t do this. It takes a true narcissist with no true empathy to take the lives of others. Abhorrent.

[@micchaelsanders6286]

Bingo. This wasn't lashing out from being abused, this is narcissism. A weirdo nobody who wanted to be somebody. Any way he could. Zero empathy. Needs to be executed and forgotten. His existence is wasting a ton of the courts resources.

[@jessoftherocks]

this is childhood trauma, being isolated and alone, being bullied, having it all introverted onto yourself and then extrovertly poorjecting that back to others , sad kid...

[@WildandFree4]

He has antisocial personality disorder and wanted to kill

[@raquelarchuleta6430]

My mom had a horrible abusive child hood . I Mean horrible ! But, she said when she had kids she would never do anything but love on her kids and that’s what she did Thank you God! That she wanted to be the one to make life better for her kids then what she had EVERYBODY had Choices !! This dude is just a evil cowardly POS ! Poor babies that were murdered by him I’ll never say his name punk

[@miap6844]

@@raquelarchuleta6430 Bless you and your Mum. You are right - everyone has the ability to make a choice, particularly when they know right from wrong. This despicable individual planned everything out and knew exactly what he was doing. I hope he rots in prison.

[@kristenherndon8250]

I can't imagine! These poor parents! 😢

[@roseblackmore2225]

He's even seems to like retelling the whole event , likes he's proud of what he's done

[@bridgetbinion8494]

Of course. He's a narcissist psychopath that got what he wanted. People died. People are traumatized for the rest of their lives. And he's infamous. We all know his name. We all know his atrocities. We all know what he's done.

[@chuckrobinson599]

It gains him attention, and some level of acceptance. Of course it's all turned against him later, but he's used to that. So it's a temporary reprieve, from how he's always been treated. Treated for no fault of his own. He didn't become a mass murderer in a couple of weeks. He was groomed by a sick society since birth.

[@isaachudson132]

Imagine knowing you’re the Uber driver that took him to the school without knowing he would murder 17 people. I wouldn’t be able to sleep at night

[@spiralrose]

I hear ya. I wonder if they ever tracked that driver down and interviewed him about Nick Cruises demeanor and stuff like that?

[@fernandasoares7645]

I can’t imagine! 😣

[@Ausgar-yc1yl]

​@@spiralroseThey did and it was a woman driver

[@mr_stealyourbae_1039]

i was about to comment the same he will never forget that ride he ws involved without him knowing.

[@Ausgar-yc1yl]

@@mr_stealyourbae_1039 It was a female Uber driver.

[@FOREVERLEW]

It's disgusts me how people have been sentenced to outrageous amounts of time in little to no time for non violent charges and this young man takes lives and it is getting dragged out in court !!!!

[@doristhecoder765]

My heart breaks for the family that has to experience this or sit through this BS attempting to excuse this nonsense.

[@midalysaleman7280]

This doctor is fantastic

[@alexafillinger1549]

He sounds so scripted in the video, like he heard this before, wrote it down. “You’ll all see” what the hell is wrong with him???

[@WhiteRabbit1209]

I believe he was reading also

[@NanaNana-rm7hx]

Yup so cringey to be honest!

[@audreyryals1710]

Richard Ramirez sounded like that with some of his spiels

[@Nick-fc4wu]

Elliot Roger said these words in his video the day before his attack.

[@mollycote1021]

Look up Jim Can’t Swim on YT, he does an excellent psychology of this kid. He k ew what he was doing and tried to lie to the detective that was interviewing him.

[@jenniferruth812]

The fact that 3 jurors wanted to spare his life after seeing these videos, is appalling. These 3 should feel shame for the rest of their lives.

[@omgorangelollipop8184]

Ruth I couldn't agree more

[@omgorangelollipop8184]

I would vote Death. No exceptions. No appeals

[@OkretSunc]

Maybe they thought that death would be too quick and easy punishment for all he's done. I'm sure he'll be more than miserable every day for the rest of his life.

[@thefirstsurvivor]

there psychopaths just like nick

[@BigMan-rm6uy]

He would suffer less if they would just execute him, imagine him in general population for the rest of his life. They’re gonna torture him, maybe then he’ll feel a bit of the pain he caused

[@mermer58]

Never have I ever heard of trial like this. Its absolutely absurd for it to go on this long.

[@liveandletlive9333]

Are you not familiar with the US court system? Seems like you are not.

[@mermer58]

@@liveandletlive9333 for sentencing?

[@LeaJackson90]

@@mermer58 they have to cover all bases leaving no doubt

[@silenceisgoldn]

@@mermer58 yes, in the case, the jury decides the convicted person's punishment. I even think i recall some time ago, seeing a case where they seated a new (2nd) jury in order to determine sentencing because a mistrial occurred during the punishment phase (with the first jury). So, with that, my guess is that in general, there are some states that allow for the seating of a new jury just for punishment phase when certain circumstances or mistakes have occurred during the punishment phase, resulting in a mistrial. OR that's my recollection. Obviously, i watch a good amount of Court TV.

[@HarleyX666]

That’s the court system. Extremely important in detail. It sucks for the family but it needs to be done. Justice needed to be served.

[@nilepeterson3117]

My prayers goes out to the victims families who have to listen to this sad situation 😢😢😢😢

[@kolesteele4242]

“I’m tired of people calling me the dumbass.” *posts his plans in videos online like a horrible Bond villain*

[@Tiegerlemon]

Maybe he was bullied before??!

[@nathanchung27]

@@Tiegerlemonwho gives a fu**???

[@savidwatkins9014]

It shows he has INTELLIGENCE, major planning skills, dressed as a ROTC student, and etc.

[@wooooo139]

Especially since he made a video effing stupid but he wanted to be noticed. Sad that he thought this was the way to do it

[@ThePrissy11]

I don’t believe in the death penalty but for this guy I do.

[@Jman417]

Me too

[@johnlucas8523]

Don't you think that life in a federal prison without the possibility of parole is a worse punishment? Many people prefer and even choose death for themselves.

[@courtneyr6645]

@@johnlucas8523 Not necessarily. Prisons can still allow amenities and creature comforts…being locked up for life doesn’t mean you don’t get to watch the news or eat Cheetos.

[@ridgedevil09]

@@johnlucas8523 im usually in favor of the death penalty, but i don't think he'll do well in prison so i think a life sentence would be a better punishment.

[@audreyryals1710]

Then you believe in the death penalty

[@paigepatrick7099]

Why is this still ongoing??? Unbelievable

[@aaronmikita5252]

Because no matter how evil you are you have rights and the right to use them. Sadly not everyone is good and in essence of rights itself it must be afforded to everyone from the best person in the world to the the most evil.

[@Me-qs2wi]

The fact that he learned AND practiced how to shoot at the very same school he ended up massacring 17 people is sick AF!!

[@trulyamazing2972]

This is why alot of parents are homeschooling if they are able because the government is teaching our children things that they are to young and the government doesn't even care .

[@Bennahr_Fett]

17 is only cutting it in half.

[@psychoticdaizyproductions569]

Meanwhile Florida has VR setups that let you live out a school shooting

[@Yaboi89]

I just don’t understand how he pleaded guilty and this is still going on. Let the parents decide his fate.

[@aaronmikita5252]

We don't live by mob rule that's how you get lynching...

[@miriamchalmovianska863]

Once i listened to an audiobook on youtube on mass shooting in school...turned out things were pretty diffirent looking in the end than in the beginning

[@Caterina...3]

He actually said that when he plead; he said to let the families decide his fate. I know if it was my family, Gd forbid, what I'd want done to him. I'd be thrown off KZbin if I described the pain I'd have inflicted on him repeatedly, on a daily basis.

[@47mlawson]

And he didn't get the death penalty, unbelievable

[@cdw222]

Un.believable.

[@Fluor66]

I also wanted him dead. But in the end, giving him a lethal injection (peaceful death) would NOT accomplish the following: 1.- Bringing the victims back. 2.- Erasing the mental wounds of the survivors. 3.- Deterring or preventing more monsters like him from doing the same. Since they are psychopaths, they could care less. There are mass killers out there, waiting in line to get their massacre day. Just hasn't happened yet. But it will happen and will continue to happen. Psychopaths are detached. No fear of death. If he spends life in prison this will happen: 1.- The families of the victims will know that he will be in a cage every day of his life until he dies. So is a LONG death sentence anyway. 2.- Big chance that he will be killed by another psychopath like himself. And that means, stabbed, strangled, or punched to death. I would say more suiting for him than lethal injection. 3.- As he mentally deteriorates, his body will start to fail too. He will probably acquire a disease and die from it. So the death penalty is a form of revenge and provides immediate relief for the need to kill the killer of your children. An "eye for an eye". And I will agree with a death penalty conviction if it was done in the following ways: 1) IMMEDIATELY. The morning after the sentencing. 2) Parents and family members WILL participate (indirectly)on the execution if willing to do so. (I know many fathers will). 3) Shooting squad. No eye cover. Parents can call the order to fire all at once. FIRE!!! Just like he shot them, he will get shot. 4) Progressive shooting. Not all at once. Start with the legs, then abdomen ,chest and then, the "coup de grace" to the head. Now that is just.

[@micalah8282]

We all know that he knew.

[@midalysaleman7280]

Wrap it up!!!

[@sherrimatheny3672]

I really feel for those parents, I lost my Daughter recently& unexpectedly, I can imagine how they feel every day having to look at the monster evil person who took their kids away & loved ones so tragic for them. Get it done Already, these parents need some kind of peace from this, the hurt will always be there, but hopefully they can find comfort that justice was done. & he will rot in a jail cell, having to watch his back for the rest of his life.

[@ansubchaudry2348]

Sorry for your loss. May God almight give you peaceful rest and solace! Things will get better and your daughter is in a good place. Trust me!

[@TheWhyNugget]

Sorry for your loss

[@sherrimatheny3672]

@@TheWhyNugget thank you for your kindness and prayers

[@martini3524]

My sympathies on your terrible loss. This guy was and still is a ruthless monster. The Psychiatrist has him extremely well summed up. I think that he may not have to "watch his back" while in Prison because there are people out there/in there who admire this kind of behaviour.

[@TheMinimalistTherapist]

I feel very sorry for Angie.

[@EDPISINNOCENT]

Disrespect this kings girlfriend again and you gonna have to see me 💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥🔫

[@karenturner-wensel9536]

Yes, Angie is a victim, too!! He has left destruction in his wake. God's blessings for all.

[@lesleypetersen805]

Who is Angie?

[@HereComesKarma]

@@EDPISINNOCENT u ok in the head, bruh?

[@lasurenia7]

People don’t have hate in your heart and soul!have only love!

[@lisabest-thigpen5759]

I have no faith in the judicial system! God bless these families.

[@Melissa-kv1je]

What a mess. It’s sad that we even have to have a trial.

[@michellenainkristinabusch1221]

Everyone has a right to trial, the punishment decision, which this is, is part of everyone's rights

[@chloebowen6289]

wow. everyone deserves a trial. everyone.

[@Melissa-kv1je]

@@chloebowen6289 interesting, he pled guilty. They have tons of proof it was planned. The trial is for sentencing not guilty or innocent. Take a plea deal and let the families grieve. This is a show for a very awkward, messed up young man.

[@Monica-le9oi]

@@Melissa-kv1je He plead guilty so there is no plea, you can’t take a plea you weren’t offered. He asked the families to decide, some of the families want death penalty. This is decide life or death. If I were a juror I would want every possible question answered before I voted to put someone to death. Just because he put people to death doesn’t mean it’s an easy decision for everyone.

[@Melissa-kv1je]

@@Monica-le9oi right you are.

[@tanyaaldridge9695]

He knew exactly what he was doing. I think he had hidden his True self behind diagnosis' for years. Very calculated and precise. End it now for the remaining survivors and their families.

[@dexteryoung6071]

I honestly feel bad for the poor families who have lost loved ones! Nikolas Cruz is a terrible person and a very selfish person who deserves the highest amount of punishment for his crimes! He is a monster to society! God Bless all the families and victims for eternity!

[@melissaosborne3437]

I totally agree

[@masterchiefchief5034]

I have to agree as this is what he planned I hope this man gets the death penalty which if he heard that he would be crying

[@miriamchalmovianska863]

Hes product of drug abuse during the pregnancy...

[@TheDaffyduck1963]

Hats off to the parents, sitting stoically, without jumping up and charging that sack of sh*t……

[@darrellirwin8412]

Your going to be told what to do for a long time

[@soicyjuice070]

Right

[@rockingrachelle9098]

😂he clearly didn’t think this through

[@ggakaana]

Lol...good one.

[@RA-wp6th]

He's just dumb af as are most criminals

[@angelmarie1591]

For the rest of his life 😊

[@neverfearthetruth4283]

The State/government/School System/DFCS & Mr. Cruz should be held financially responsible. Financial accountability for these Multitude-of agencies; “MISSED OPPORTUNITIES ” Financial Responsibility is the only way our system shall consider changes ..!!

[@dankfader330]

Anyone else noticed how he is dressing more normal then before not trying to look like he’s a loaner after they called him out for faking

[@kathleendestefano5577]

It was pre planned murder of the 1st degree, anything but d ath penalty is unacceptable.

[@susand5002]

Absolutely

[@kathymacellis9478]

I agree completely ! But I feel that there might be someone on the jury who will feel sorry for him.

[@kathleendestefano5577]

Sorry for him? He knew exactly what he was doing, planned it and executed.

[@judithpetree6329]

@@kathymacellis9478, I don't think they will give him the death penalty due to his age, 19, at the time the crime was committed.

[@sherrimatheny3672]

Life will be slow torture for his Actions

[@Ken-er9cq]

In brief he is disturbed but understands what he is doing. After seeing these videos I can’t understand why the defence attorneys were joking with him during the trial. For them defending him is a job they have to do, but anything beyond is not something anyone should want to do.

[@aljoa2392]

The restraint these parents have to not try to strangle the shooter is impressive

[@hiei_99-48]

I swear, the title was literally commented in EVERY video of this trial

[@angiechambless1092]

I don't understand how he did not get the death penalty. He planned the whole thing and has absolutely no remorse. He killed 17 innocent kids and teachers. He injured 17 others. If ever there is good reason for sentence of death, this is it!

[@PeterMaXXHorvath]

That is because the real leaders of your country are not exactly human. You should prefer a country where the rulers are humans.

[@tammyirwin703]

Because obviously one or two jurors decided that he shouldn’t get the ultimate punishment for his crimes, which I find is completely wrong on about 2500 different levels

[@knightress5760]

He knew exactly what he was doing. He rationalized every thought along the way. He had no problem killing. So, he should have no problem getting the death penalty.

[@mistysouders7823]

My son is on the Austin spectrum he also works full time and is getting ready to go to school. But unlike many others who suffer from Autism. This dude was cold calculating and full of hatred and knew exactly what he was doing. I just feel bad for the victims families having to sit through it .

[@kgpqywuw93838]

God just looking into their eyes.. you can see so much pain

[@TheVAULTofHORROR]

I understand the legal definition of insanity and what it takes to be proven as such, but this is so ridiculous. Of course he knew what he was doing. The real question here should be how and why he has developed such a skewed perception of reality that allowed him to believe this was ok..

[@LalithoTheRedBorderCollie]

This is a horror movie …even I’m sick of this and I’m not involved at all. They put us black people away so fast, gurl I’m like where the trial? This kid got an entire documentary? Wtf

[@2008hec]

Huh? This isn't a psychology class. This is the sentencing phase in a criminal trial where the death penalty is on the table. There is no "of course." Nothing can be assumed, presumed, or overlooked. No stone can be left unturned, every detail must be analyzed and every angle considered not only to ensure the inegrity of the process and verdict, but also in preparation for the DECADES of appeals that will likely follow. Did he truly know what he was doing, and to what extent, is the central question that must be analyzed. Proper justice takes time and is isn't easy.

[@TheVAULTofHORROR]

@@LalithoTheRedBorderCollie documentary lol

[@PGOuma]

This

[@shelbyschnoor9369]

He has a personality disorder- a permanent untreatable state that is sadistic and obsessed with violence and achieving power and fame.

[@sharonlyom1458]

Stop putting these poor families through this turmoil, day after day this monster sits there , DP, will be too good for him

[@JayDonagh]

Nikolas is trying so hard to sound badass in the video, "Every day I see the world ending another day". Oh my god, doesn't everyone? Anyway, it's clear he was watching other videos of school shooters and taking inspiration from their speaking patterns. If can remember elliot rodger, he seems to be copying his speech patterns the most.

[@A-arxn]

His comment history showed that he was a fan of Elliot.

[@Elizabeth-xo9sn]

I noticed that too. Put it down to that’s how insane ppl sound.

[@lauragpulido]

Of course he knew what he was doing this evil ass planned and executed everything according to his malicious intent

[@joybomb90]

This trial is going on too long, crazy.

[@Whyowhy99]

money

[@djs8538]

Looks like this guy is going to get up with the white hair and he's holding back you can see the anguish and anger in his face. Any minute now and go after Nicholas by the throat I can feel the tension rising in that area. He looks furious and he's controlling himself I don't know how the heck he's doing it.

[@TheMinimalistTherapist]

I think that's Alex Schachter's father, Max Schachter. I only say that as think it's important we acknowledge the names of the victims and their families over and above that of the shooter, who wanted to become a household name with his actions. Max Schachter has been bereaved twice in horrific circumstances. Alex's mother, his wife Debbie, died suddenly when Max was only 4. I'm not surprised he looks that way. The shooter took his only son and the last link to his wife.

[@LalithoTheRedBorderCollie]

😢

[@LMCSM]

@@TheMinimalistTherapist No. That's not Alex's father! You want to name the person but name someone else? Obviously haven't watched this case

[@ranaaljaber131]

@@LMCSM chill she’s trying to make a point about being conscious of the victim and their families by giving them acknowledgment and respect rather than solely making that monster school shooter be the main topic. This is a real case involving real people who probably suffer and grieve every single day so try to decipher the context and realise that it’s a larger concept she’s commenting on; not some attempt to correct a stranger.

[@eej1983able]

@@TheMinimalistTherapist i want to just hug him.

[@alienalien1824]

My deepest respect and condolences to the families and the loved one's

[@bikeracerdude]

Dude is an evil sociopath.

[@nixit123]

This is horrific. Cruz seemed of sound mind. Very calculated.

[@wheelchairgeek]

The fact that he sounds sound of mind is possibly the strongest indicator that he is NOT so. If a person who was sound of mind got thoughts like this they would run desperately to a psychiatrist. And on the other hand, if a person was entirely sound of mind, they simply would not or could not commit this crime.

[@ClaireSamuelsVA]

@@wheelchairgeekOf sound mind meaning he knows the consequences of his actions and recognizes that they are wrong. Clearly he’s far from mentally stable, but the legal system’s focus is on determining whether perpetrators were in touch with reality and capable of understanding the gravity of their crimes. For this reason, being declared not guilty by reason of insanity is extremely difficult and rare.

[@casper56g]

This whole thing is a waste of money

[@danielg243]

Can the judge still apply the death penalty even if the juror said no?

[@stevieRay3211]

And all it took is one bleeding-heart juror to deny justice. Hope prison justice will prevail.

[@stevieRay3211]

Always easy to forgive when it happens to someone else.

[@mariasol780]

can't comprehend how someone just thinks of doing this and then actually doing it, pure evil

[@chuckrobinson599]

If you had lived his life, you'd understand it. You haven't, so you never will.

[@suzyq4982]

I read a teacher seen him going in with a weapon bag but didn’t have the authority to lock down the school .. so messaged a colleague . Neither did sod all about it and one of these teachers hid in a cupboard . Why didn’t these people call the principle straight away ! Or the police . Also there was an armed policeman on site .. he also did nothing . Unbelievable !

[@evangelyne]

We all saw what good police were during Uvalde.

[@dianneimarisio7022]

The trial has to be as long and as thorough as it is so there is no chance of a mistrial or appeal.

[@thatgardeninggirl2864]

Heartbreaking what these families have had to go through hearing Jamie's dad talk about the image of his daughter running down that hallway is forever seared in his memory. This SOB won't last long in prison

[@johnblossom8447]

I hope he lasts a long, miserable time in prison, living in fear and pain. Life in prison is more of a punishment than death. I hope inmates who have a chance to get at him do not kill him. I hope they hurt him over and over again.

[@thatgardeninggirl2864]

@@johnblossom8447 YES live to be 70-80 and FKING miserable thinking back and seeing that the world wasn't against him he's a sorry excuse for a human being. He's really only one of his kind that's alive I think he's going to have a hell of a time in prison he'll probably be a piece seeing the majority of his life. seems like the only kid Brenda had that turned out okay was Zach So damn sad

[@wendymarie7151]

Dr. Scott is destroying Defense Team. Epic!

[@user-rv9qx9sp1y]

If his Mom used when she was pregnant? I’m not surprised he’s a psychopath. I’ve dealt with a Student or a few who are drug babies. There Moms used when the fetus was growing. These teens had many behavior problems. They used drugs. They were very disruptive and some ended up in Prison not being able to function in society. So the culprit is drugs and Alcohol. And we glamorize Alchohol because it’s suppose to be attractive and many wealthy people use just as well as poor people who abuse illegal drugs. It’s all bad for functional people in society and those who become dysfunctional. I hate Alcohol & Drugs. No matter how society makes one look evil and the other a Multibillion dollar business that’s legal. It’s all poisonous to behavior and life. People are victims the ones who break the law. And for the ones who don’t.

[@carolmcloughlin2859]

This evil sadistic creature won't last long in prison inmates hate killers like him.. he's a despicable piece of crap. A scumbag. God bless the families and the judge. Justice will be served in prison. I really feel sorry for all the families. They are a great community they will heal.

[@Bellebelle075]

I hope bullying will stop also. So people who are not mentally strong will not be triggered to kill innocent people. Lets be kind yo one another. I hope those people who lost their lives will find eternal peace.

[@Elizabeth-xo9sn]

He went after squirrels, cats, and chickens. They must have bullied him too?

[@terrencekanzig4270]

TL:DR. He shouldn’t have been allowed in the courtroom getting to see the families reactions and relive his fantasies with them present. When my wife was diagnosed with cancer we were told it was terminal but went for a second opinion. The second doctor confirmed it was terminal and began to show us the MRI. At that point my wife and I agreed we didn’t need to see the images. I knew after she was gone I’d have those MRI images in my mind forever. It would serve no useful purpose. What’s done was done and no need to add graphic images to my grief. Similarly, I don’t know if hearing this serves any useful purpose to the family. Hearing all those gory details, the horror their kids went through and reliving that terrible day over and over forever in their minds. But each person grieves differently and some may need it for closure. But I personally wouldn’t want to see or hear any of it, especially with NC present. For one thing I’ll bet he was totally getting off on reliving it, this time with the family present to horrify. I’d bet anything he went back to his cell that night and had the best (let’s just say arousal moment) he’s ever had or ever will. That alone would make it a hard pass for me. If the family still wanted to see and hear his “manifesto” they should have at least removed him from the courtroom to deny him any pleasure from seeing their reactions first hand. What? Did they think he was going to have some moment of clarity and break down sobbing asking for forgiveness? He’s a psychopath and they have no remorse…ever. From that moment on he’ll get to relive his fantasies and that final moment of glory in the courtroom over and over during those lonely nights in his cell. F him. I hope he has a long, dark, lonely life. At least the family has the pleasure of knowing years from now when he’s old and gray and he can barely remember his moment of glory he’ll still be living in a concrete box with no one to talk to and someone opening a little hatch to slide a crummy meal in his cell. I think that’s worse than the DP.

[@Yyyyyy5]

To all you who say life is more severe a sentence answer me this..How come everyone on death row is appealing their sentence commuted to life in prison but you never see a murderer who gets a life sentence appealing to get the death penalty? Just come out front and say you’re against the death penalty instead of your rhetoric.

[@libertyann439]

That Uber driver must be having nightmares these days.

[@bramsrockhopper3377]

I understand why he’s in the courtroom, but he should not be shown by the cameras. When someone does this kind of sick crime, they shouldn’t be given the attention they were wanting… Imho

[@AlejandroRodriguez-ht1wr]

yeh cuz its weird. how many ppl can name the victims cuz everyone knows the shooters name

[@metalmilitia1096]

Need to remove all these school bullies and reprimand and expel.

[@Truthdosentexist69]

Death is too quick!

[@KasiaZ]

Not sure he would last in prison either

[@ridgedevil09]

@@KasiaZ yeah but at least he would suffer.

[@giancarlocarattini4985]

@@KasiaZ I'm sure he will be in solitary or protective custody...but look what ended up happening to Dahmer.

[@giancarlocarattini4985]

Takes an average of 22 years to carry out a death sentence in the state of Florida. The execution itself (by injection), if not done precisely, right can take up to 40 excruciating minutes. Florida also has the electric chair. Also, if not done right, can be gruesome. Head and feet catching on fire, eyes popping and there may even be the need for more than just one charge...

[@Truthdosentexist69]

@@giancarlocarattini4985 I love it

[@katherinemedina2104]

It’s sad because this trial has to be inspiring someone right now to carry out the same crimes this man I refuse to name did. Sad because someone in the jury will have strong disagreement to the death penalty and he will get life. Sad it’ll take years before someone kills him in prison. Sad because after all of this there’s still no way the victims families heal or find peace. Just be done with it and stop giving him more fame. This is exactly why we have series like Dahmer. The unhealthy obsession with serial killers will only continue until they are treated like the animals they are.

[@Slungmaters]

I've heard some great points as to why he told Christopher McKenna to leave. It's not just because he was not ready to fire. It was similar to the actions of the Columbine shooters; they also "spared" a student in the beginning of their crime. It's indicative of his perception of control over the situation. He knows CM had no real way of stopping him once the rifle was charged. He may have not even realized what NC was doing until moments after he spoke.

[@bridgetbinion8494]

Thank you for the answer. I've questioned myself and have been confused as to why he told McKenna to leave. Considering his psychopathic goal was a body count.

[@marlenakotkiewicz4304]

Gold floor

[@dg9531]

As a Catholic, I know that I am supposed to be against the death penalty.... sometimes that's a hard pill to swallow. But in truth, I think the death penalty is too easy --- a life in prison with no chance of parole seems worse. But I kind of think the prison population will give him his death sentence.

[@TheNotSoEvilStepmother]

My question is, who was in the background coughing, and then whispering while he was very clearly reading something that was already written? And why aren’t they being charged?

[@FOREVERLEW]

This boy clearly thought this horrible stuff out it's so sickney and sad prayers to the parents I'm a mom of two I could not imagine ever having to go thru this 😢 justice for all those young souls and lives he took ! He is not crazy !

[@ziomatthewmusic4205]

How does a young guy like that even get a gun? How can a young adult just walk into a school? Not stopped by security or reception or questioned by anyone? Are there not gates or fences or anything? I am a teacher and often go to external schools in Italy and I have always had to ring some sort of tannoy system to be let in or been stopped by receptionists teachers or cleaners or had to get through some sort of gate. Like he just waltzed in without being questioned about why he is there is incredible!

[@Lalalovee_1989]

Mental illness is a huge problem in this country & we really need to address this ASAP 😞 like yesterday!

[@aimeebelinda6288]

How about your countries horrific gun problem

[@AquaFonic]

TRY YOUR GUN LAWS !!! Again and again and YET AGAIN

[@OligoST]

Apparently you have to make $250,000 a year in order to say that Nikolas Cruz knew what he was doing

[@laveredasecreta]

underrated comment.

[@cathykrueger4899]

Yes, actually. It’s called an education which is more reliable than an opinion.

[@OligoST]

@@cathykrueger4899 I believe 40% of American's over the age of 25 have graduated with some form of higher education after high school. The people who make $250,000 a year are earning 25% of ALL income in the US

[@Face_Reality]

@@cathykrueger4899 most of psychology is based on theories, which are glorified opinions.........

[@laveredasecreta]

@@cathykrueger4899 Yes, but some things are clear and touch upon our human instincts. Some things most people can grasp. And for those things you don't need a fancy degree.

[@caitlinmaemartin8830]

This sentencing trial has been going on for 40 days and 40 nights. Can we please for the love of God make a decision!

[@magpie3924]

Just throw him back in jail in General Population and walk away ! Enough with this demonic charade!

[@lowmoe2112]

@E Boston 😂

[@RobotoSan]

The most frustrating thing about this has been the defense's efforts to create a false narrative of his motivation and feelings. Can't bring up his love of swastikas, might give the jury a false impression of racism; despite his hateful opinions expressed on social media. Can't mention how he didn't express remorse outside the courtroom, don't want the jury to think he is a monster. Even if he acted like one.

[@ronnie8984]

He was especially heinous with Peter and I think it’s because his family immigrated to America and they weren’t white.

[@elizabethkline2779]

This was very intentional and was thought out. He was not psychotic at time of the murders. Him reporting demons told him to do it are completely false. Hallucinations don’t work like that and he would have been very disorganized, responding to stimuli and not able to articulate what he is saying. Individuals with severe mental illness have more of a chance of getting assaulted vs them being violent.

[@wheelchairgeek]

Quite. Psychosis in very different to this.

[@Jaysen6740]

I want to know what those idiot jurors were thinking by not giving him the death penalty. It's bad enough those families have to deal with the loss of their children. Makes it even worse not getting full justice. Surely, dozens of life sentences in jail adds up to the death penalty.

[@chillbest14]

Think it was only one

[@orff1234]

Your right it was only one

[@nataliewestby7696]

I can't believe why they sentenced him to life.

[@mireiacastello7041]

HG Tudor's work on narcissism and psychopathy is a good source for understanding the psychology of people like Cruz.

[@kathyrama4570]

Poor Angie. I wouldn't want to be her. Cruz doesn't deserve the air he breathes.

[@m_christine1070]

Can you imagine if the defense had proceeded to bring all the scheduled witnesses to the stand? Would this trial have extended all the way past Christmas? Its still entirely possible that it might last that long, and into 2023? ...we are already well into October. Didn't this trial begin in July? What's the Guinness book record on that? I wonder if there will be a hung jury, just for kicks.

[@girrlove12321]

So I was actually curious on this and looked it up. Longest in the US lasted 4+ years, it was the McMartin Preschool Trial in the 1980s. Weirdest part about it was there was actually no convictions, and the charges were dropped in the 90s. Cost Millions of dollars too.

[@m_christine1070]

@@girrlove12321 omg! Thank you!

[@girrlove12321]

@@m_christine1070 welcome!

[@2late4date]

@@girrlove12321 what a waste!

[@m_christine1070]

@@sA-ny2jl thank you!

[@midalysaleman7280]

The longest Trial 🤦‍♀️….

[@jesshenderson6668]

Right, and for what…

[@ridgedevil09]

He's not even in trial anymore, this is just sentencing. He pleaded guilty!

[@melissaosborne3437]

God Bless these Families ..!!

[@DiabloBlanquecino]

Florida needs to get Old Sparky out one last time for this guy.

[@DiabloBlanquecino]

@E Boston yeah it’s optional but it isn’t ole’ sparky.

[@DiabloBlanquecino]

@E Boston as I said, its a electric chair but not ole’ sparky🤦🏼‍♂️

[@alexanra09]

How the hell did the jury not give him the death penalty . What is the point of having the death penalty if in a case like this it’s not used

[@s13rr4buf3]

I don't think we should have the death penalty. Many people don't think we should have the death penalty. I can see the logic of your question, though. If the death penalty is a possibility, then life without parole seems like an insult to the victims. If the death penalty is not a possibility, then life without parole is the maximum penalty, and people feel that justice has been satisfied, because it's no longer "second worst".

[@AquaFonic]

DEATH PENALTY IS TO QUICK and could take 10 years as we have seen with other death penalty inmates taken 20 years til life with no parole means he will live with his guilt for the rest of his life HOWEVER narcissistics feel nothing

[@alexanra09]

@@AquaFonic right . He doesn’t care . So why does he need to be on this earth breathing . Sorry if that is harsh, I have no remorse for that animal

[@Airbreather333]

I wonder if anyone questioned Cruz as to why he warned the first student he came in contact with to leave when his purpose was to kill students. Did he want to see fear and see him run? Did Cruz see him as a threat and want to try to get rid of him so his plans wouldn't be interrupted? Was it too personal for Cruz because the boy was so close to him in the stairway? Did Cruz know this boy before getting expelled? He knew the boy might go tell someone but maybe that was going to happen anyway if Cruz didn't assemble his rifle in time to shoot him. I'd love to know the psychology behind this.

[@yourlawyerfriend]

I don't get it…why is firearm ownership a joke in America???? who tf gave aa gun to this kid

[@kallyfox1653]

Hurt people hurt people, damn.

[@statesoftheunited7049]

" I went inside and told kids to get out of here" ???

[@broadcastinknowledge]

Stop mentioning his damn name . He does not deserve the “fame” his getting. Redact his name and face . His name is evil now

[@binsk]

The expression "He is successful at shooting several students" is a pretty effed up quote imo