Reporting Officer Chokes Up as He Recounts Finding 5-Year-Old’s Body

[@helamorningsun3600]

Tears from a man whose heart is broken for a little girl is the kind of man we need in this world. Good cops rock.

[@cindysmith6509]

Amen

[@pip5391]

I believe it’s accurate to say, “cops rock”. The reason being is that the vast majority are in fact, “good cops”. And probably even “great cops”.

[@helamorningsun3600]

@@pip5391 Agree. But there are bad cops and they suck.

[@VictorMendez-l6u]

wasnt the cop sleeping with her though?

[@chastityporter6729]

What?! Sleeping with who? Im not caught up on this case, i will admit... but i haven't heard anything like that so far? 😬​@@VictorMendez-l6u

[@bonnieb.8040]

I worked with Officer Cummings in the early 2000s and I’m not one bit surprised at the amount of care and compassion he shows for Destiny. Andrell is a wonderful person and I’m fortunate to know him.

[@3075bridget]

Such a contrast between good and evil in this case.

[@TinaHouston-Dixon]

That's beautiful!🙏🏽❤️😔

[@AnitaN.o.]

❤

[@VioletJoy]

💙💙💙

[@msmarisadenise]

💙💙💙

[@Robin-xt7yo]

Professional, compassionate and courteous officer. The best.

[@JohnSmith-kg3cq]

Absolutely. A credit to himself and his Force.

[@OneQueenB]

@@JohnSmith-kg3cq a credit to who raised him!

[@bonnieb.8040]

I worked with Andrell in the early 2000s when we were in college. You’re right, he IS the best!

[@AlkebulanMan-rw8cp]

No tears during his fake crying! OBSERVE!

[@tinagreen7502]

​@@AlkebulanMan-rw8cp you must be mama's only fanboi, you're sick and wicked.

[@danaecole728]

When he’s giving his statement he uses a lot of hand gestures & stares directly in one place. His mind is taking him back through the event as if he’s there again. My heart goes out to him💔

[@MoniqueBrown-l8z]

That is exactly what is occurring with this poor police officer. When I say poor police officer I don't mean as in action I mean as in the horrific things he had to go through for this child, his heart. M

[@cbmore28]

There are certain jobs that people do and part of that job is unfortunately having to be placed in situations where you will witness things that you will never forget for the rest of your life. Sometimes you can’t remember what you had for lunch yesterday but you are able to remember every last detail of an event like this and years later will still make you break down when you think of it.

[@msmeya5]

​@@cbmore28 i agree. I might forget where my keys are located in my own home, but I'll never forget the 2yo baby with her neck crushed & bloodied & swollen face that came into our ER late one night. 😢 She was blue & cold which meant she had been dead for a few hours.

[@renb6133]

I think he’s very traumatised by that call out. You’re right that he’s right back there reliving it. I sincerely hope they offer this compassionate & empathetic officer all the counselling he needs. It’s ironic how much he’s affected by it in comparison to her “mother.”

[@dianasims6819]

​@@msmeya5I am so sorry! I don't think that would be anything you could ever forget.

[@haydeefm7414]

This Officer is the real deal. I hope the Lord allows him peace from seeing that horrific scene.

[@cynthiabanks8223]

AmEn.

[@e.wwwwww]

He will. We serve a good God, and He will grant this man peace so long as he trusts Him to! I will still pray though, that the Lord our father will bless this man with His peace, true lasting peace 🙏🏻✝️

[@RG-if4on]

PLEASE, PLEASE JESUS BLESSED THIS KIND OFFICER. PLEASE KEEP HIM WRAPPED UP IN YOUR HOLY ARMS. THANK YOU HEAVENLY FATHER, WHO ARTS IN HEAVEN.

[@RG-if4on]

@@e.wwwwww AMEN, AMEN

[@superkev5659]

Only the wicked ones💯

[@JonasC22]

The officer was more concerned about the girl than the mother was.

[@اميرمادرا]

Yes your ritht here my friend

[@labitcoineragt3596]

I noticed that too, it’s heartbreaking 💔

[@cowel8734]

Truth!

[@VictorMendez-l6u]

whats up with all the coughing though?

[@marcialivingston-nq8xk]

What a decent, good man. Hope he has a love circle around him. He is traumatized. Lord love him.

[@sadjaxx]

He is so nervous/emotional. He doesn't want to be there and he is trying to hold it together. He is a professional. God bless him.

[@MrsBryant1024]

He didn't seem nervous at all to me. He seemed professional.

[@ginnypurdey1]

Hi Mrs Bryant, Emotional is probably the right word and like yourself he was professional, however he will never forget the image of this young child. Greetings from the UK.@@MrsBryant1024

[@katelynbrown98]

Why do you think he's nervous? Being stressed and upset ≠ nervous

[@MsTinkerbelle87]

Nervous?

[@ラッセル9728]

If that’s nervous than I am a train wreck on hamster wheels balancing on a tip of an iceberg …

[@longbeacheli]

How does a stranger show more compassion for your child who passed away?

[@alissalatour7332]

An autistic person and somebody who is in shock would behave like that

[@Bronte866]

Mental illness. And not everyone who has children loves them. Some are indifferent and some actively hate their children.

[@Braveheart.22]

​@@alissalatour7332or someone who is all Cried OUT and defeated.

[@mariekauhi9034]

That tearless, fake cry face she's making is gross! The officer was shedding real tears God bless his heart😢

[@اميرمادرا]

I agree with you 😢 bless him❤ l hope the poor girl rest in peçe

[@lala_la25]

The sudden fake cry and the immediate stop omg!

[@gilla2092]

Yes he was. His heart hurt so bad just trying to get those words out. Bless this man 😢

[@lovepet4565]

That is what the evil meth drug will do to your brain 🧠 soul & ❤️

[@levithewonderdog335]

Let alone the fact she's sitting there chewing gum....I mean wtf

[@alexkalish8288]

You have to love this great officer. He has courage and a big heart.

[@اميرمادرا]

I agree with you here my friend ❤

[@kaybee4132]

Amen!!

[@JeanKAtl]

Couldn’t agree more.

[@user-jg3jo5ry9y]

Absolutely ❤ this is a good cop , he's tough when he needs to yet he has tenderness when he has to see a child . Simply amazing ❤

[@VickieHanna-f5y]

That so true awesome police officer he have a good heart

[@sophiapapadopoulos322]

I’ve always said & will keep on saying “just because a woman carries a child & gives birth, does NOT make her a mother….it’s the heart of love that does”

[@dorothynellbetts5368]

Amen

[@letitiacooper98]

Facts about that she's so trifling

[@shamf9672]

Say it louder!

[@tran1134]

Very true..

[@billijeangoodwin4751]

You have spoken the true truth.

[@JustMomHere]

I wish all police officers were this compassionate. This man is a treasure and a True Peace Officer. Give him a raise. Hire more gentlemen like this man.

[@doreenwilbanks5590]

My heart goes out to you officer

[@mmcla5]

Most are. There's a few bad ones, but most just want to help and deserve a lot more credit than they've been getting recently.

[@LookingAround-rs2km]

Yea... Depending on the department and/or platoon they are pushed out or badgered.

[@woodslisa4529]

This officer has more compassion and care for a child he does not even know then her own mother. Speaks volumes as to character of the mother is crap. Bless this officer and the wee girl.

[@traceyrhodes9455]

Yeah he has to deal with the devastating consequences seeing her like that . That stays with them everyday and night . The flash backs . My ex was a coroner and he was disturbed after 15 years . The crime was bad in Little Rock, well it still is plus the regular deaths. I feel bad for them. There's no pill to wipe that from your memory. 😢

[@Stlgirl-t3i]

I agree. This poor officer he truly has a heart of gold and is a top notch guy. We need more people like him. ❤

[@robertarthurs328]

I don't know the details, I just happened across this video but some people totally detach from a situation physically and emotionally.

[@chaplainsoffice6907]

​@@Stlgirl-t3i Amen,this officer have a heart for this type of service.

[@dreamsofturtles1828]

I used to date a Vietnam vet. He was a medic in that war and saw things i never want to see. He pretends to be ok, holds a job etc but he is not. I know that. I hope this officer gets some counseling and does not carry this forever.

[@GeneralSulla]

Former firefighter EMT. That makes a BIG difference in his outlook. Explains his sorrow for the little girl.

[@TitsMcGee621]

Yes most parents are frantic on scene trying to keep their child alive🥲

[@Wyonative08]

He had a good heart long before he became a firefighter/EMT/police officer! 😊❤😢

[@mialily206]

How does it explain his sorrow?

[@MrJess-el8ku]

Exactly, bless that brother.. ❤️👊🏾​@@Wyonative08

[@Annie-Ruth]

@@mialily206he understood the gravity of the suffering she experienced from a medical standpoint.

[@lwscijunkie]

I'll never meet you Officer Cummings, but knowing you're out there makes me feel like not everything or everyone is as terrible as it often seems to be. Thank you, Sir, for everything you are.

[@bananka4905]

I pray that the Holy Spirit gives him strength and comfort to carry on ..in Jesus name

[@kcgrieser4629]

Making his family proud by all of our responses about him. He has to have a good mama considering he’s not afraid to show true emotion. A real man

[@cnote459]

@@bananka4905definitely there is still power in Jesus name and it is more powerful when a faithful follower prays ❤praying with you .

[@dharts5497]

MUCH RESPECT!!! MUCH APPRECIATION TO ALL THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO MUST LEAVE THEIR FAMILIES, WHO SERVE DAY TO DAY, AND TRULY CARE.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@lashuntacampbell486]

amen

[@Michybon]

The nerve…… to basically question the integrity of this officer…….wow.

[@Loveisadelusion]

I was looking for this comment because omg

[@justanotherday17]

The defense attorney, in this cross examination, destroyed his own credibility. Very nasty way to try to discredit the officer.

[@b.taylor8758]

right!! disgusting

[@gunnshell]

Huh? Do you live under a rock? That’s the attorney’s JOB to question everything and everyone especially integrity. Go to school or watch some TV before being so shocked at life

[@Michybon]

You must have a lot of time on your hands to TRY to insult my intelligence. I know how things go in the court room. You do not know me. You must be so miserable in your life. Go to therapy and/or touch grass before trolling social media

[@ZieSpiralOut]

You know you are a sociopath when the police officer who found your daughter shot is struggling to retell the story without crying and you are just blankly staring at him.

[@VioletJoy]

Don't forget the fake crying.

[@antoinetteledbetter7005]

Mental illnesses

[@teresablue6081]

Right​@@VioletJoy

[@Fezz1020]

No compassion,your sick.​@@VioletJoy

[@PLMc416]

Rolled her eyes, then shortly after, did that fake moment of pretending to cry! Absolutely disgusting!

[@dariagreer3078]

She do not look sad, she look mad. What a despicable monster.

[@Ashley__Rose]

Oh you mean her fake crying at 10:56 didn’t persuade you? 😂

[@AutumnPearly01]

I’d say she looks indifferent. Like she doesn’t care about any of it

[@gailbrown2887]

She was mad when she made the phone call 🤬

[@Youruniquebeauty]

I thought she was about to transform into something. She looks disgusted at what is being said.

[@MichelleTerrell-uy4yb]

Sociopaths usually do.

[@alexisbaldwin6356]

The way he looked longingly at her picture when they asked if he recognized her… he truly cares and was genuinely affected by her loss. So sad what these first responders have to walk into! My heart goes out to all of them.

[@drdeborahhockney5609]

I am watching from England and have to say what an amazing man the Police Officer is. Clearly compassionate and respectful never have witnessed this before in UK . Officer you have my utmost respect and gratitude ❤❤

[@nurtenkocaman1699]

Yes me too watching from England at first i thought a dad killed his family untill i realized it was a woman soo sadd may they est in peace

[@vicki3671]

This is very rare in the US as well .

[@jeanprice2514]

The officer is more emotionally distraught and disturbed than the child's own mother. That couldn't have looked good to the jury.

[@TitsMcGee621]

I don’t think so. And leading with this ptsd sht…a lil girl lying there partially over the couch no care for her…Ya I got ptsd. Well prison will make her wish she cared

[@MrJess-el8ku]

Yes that's crazy and fishy.

[@Roxanne_PNW]

That poor little girl. The mother couldn’t have cared less. Such a caring officer.

[@DMSJagXK]

Did you mean ‘couldn’t have cared less’?

[@eh-i1841]

@@DMSJagXKit’s the Americanism.

[@DMSJagXK]

@@eh-i1841 she didn’t say nothing. 😂

[@Blazy-Susan]

Im thinking she COULDN'T care less.

[@Roxanne_PNW]

@@Blazy-Susan thanks, Karen.

[@terril.3030]

Tough to be a cop. The ugly side of life is an everyday experience for them. A child, that’s horrific.

[@kenyonbissett3512]

It’s like being in a war zone, to many atrocities.

[@heatherstephens9295]

I admire them so much. It’s such a dangerous job especially in the USA & cases like this one must be so heartbreaking 💔🇳🇿

[@dudemorris7769]

@@heatherstephens9295actually the USA is one of the safest countries for cops. Many countries don’t even have law enforcement or they are crooked & involved in all the illegal crimes and drugs.

[@j.a.3138]

@@heatherstephens9295 It is a dangerous job anywhere in the world.

[@kimberlydeeney5652]

​@@heatherstephens9295Very true. My dad was a police officer/Detective many years ago. Never, ever talked about work. However a little girl got abducted on her way to school. Wound up her own Uncle snatched her up, and hid her. My dad was the one to go into the cellar, and there she was. She was hurt, but alive. My dad told my mom the little girl held onto him so tight. He was so elated she was alive. Plus he wanted to kick the Uncle's a**, but can't do that. The only case he ever talked about and only to my mom. It tore him up.

[@doubled5927]

I love his voice! He so professional and has a heart. He fought them tears.

[@indigomoon777]

Officer Cummings, I am so sorry about the horrors you have to see in your job. Your first responder experiences over 19 years and your empathy make you an exceptional officer!

[@Ingrid-j1o]

Officer is feeling what he saw all over again! This man is a great Officer! Trained, qualified and with a big heart!

[@ConspirHerSee]

This is a fine example of what a Police Officer should be, professional, relatable and humanitarian.

[@Johnzen03]

99% of officers are like this man. Lay off the mainstream media and see the real world confirm it.

[@Forev3rYoung1947]

He's also very handsome... Just an extra bonus to all his amazing traits ❤

[@NikkiJayArtistry]

AGREED

[@renb6133]

Yes, I’m very impressed by his humanity. I wish her mother had an iota of feeling that this young man has.

[@sariahlace5944]

Yezz

[@MountTheodore72]

This right here is a beautiful brotha. The level of professionalism, empathy, compassion, and courage this man displayed is everything i hope to aspire to in my life.

[@texasbella576]

yes he is!! beautiful human being!!

[@dharts5497]

I KNOW, RIGHT!

[@gorey4more837]

What a kind and thoughtful post! TY.

[@brendajohnson5975]

My heart breaks for emergency responders that cannot unsee such horrific things

[@rolistone]

I was a paramedic for years, it is hard

[@plantbasedunicorn7995]

@@rolistoneI hope you have some peace of mind ❤

[@dionst.michael1482]

I agree. I couldn't and wouldn't want the responsibility for any money.

[@key2timez953]

When the officer explained in detailed what he walked into made me cry. The mother just sat there on her phone pointing to the daughter while the little girl laid lifeless over the arm of the couch. How soulless!

[@athenavan2242]

Evil, cold, callous

[@smileevenwhenithurtsitwill5163]

She is an evil monster with that ugly fake cry she keeps trying to put on. I hope they put her in prison

[@MichelleTerrell-uy4yb]

That was the most obvious red flag at that point...I think the cops and first responders could read that the mother was the perp.What a disgusting excuse for a mom.😢

[@staceydowning4476]

I have always said the devil is right here on earth in so many different ways … that thing with blonde hair is the devil.

[@irenendunge405]

What happened to her child..she shot her?

[@terril.3030]

Sweet police officer. So sorry he had to experience this. What a haunting image.

[@maryrodgers7898]

They must see so much badness and sadness, Idk how they continue to do it. Bless this good man.

[@meldawilliams1829]

Too sweet ❤❤ god bless you 🙏 keep the good work up and keep keeping on ❤❤❤❤

[@janedashwood6900]

This man is a fine example of what great human, and cop should be. I felt his tears far more than any the mother expressed.

[@IK_4]

That person who keeps coughing needs to excuse themselves.

[@paulalaster1745]

OMG like really

[@versaaura.333]

like drink water lord

[@sprice9964]

It’s always that one person!

[@aubrimomful]

The lawyer was one of the people coughing

[@shirlenehindes1041]

I know!!! Had to stop watching after a while. So irritating

[@FierceIntellect]

Whoever keeps coughing, get out.

[@CHELSEABuckhannon]

EXACTLY

[@charde9739]

That applies for any and all circumstances that require quiet in order to listen

[@charde9739]

Coughing, sniffling then swallowing the mucous, crinkling wrappers and digging through bags in quiet situations irritates me to no end.

[@jaymejohnson2375]

Could be a juror ?

[@j.a.3138]

it is a tactic

[@Waymaker80]

It’s always someone coughing up a lung in the court room!

[@Sunshine-lo6vd]

Omg it’s so unbearable and annoying 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@nicolesteward9307]

Smoking a pack a day!! Just leave the court room 🫠

[@closedheart1934]

The coughing, it's due to smoking?​@@nicolesteward9307

[@alannewton8175]

Every courtroom has a state or federally paid cougher.

[@bostonslots2232]

Always! It’s ridiculous

[@hellybelle5]

The way he questioned the policeman, you'd think he was the accused!

[@thabigeast]

That's what I just said, it's disgusting.

[@monicaclayton9972]

Facts. I am like wtf

[@gamecocks1150]

Defense Lawyers do this everyday. Look what the Dream Team did on 11-4-94 to 10-3-95.

[@FlowTieGuy]

this is how it is for LEO now... on the stand and treated like an accused/suspect. I get it, but why do all officers have to pay for the sins of a few others till the end of time?

[@iriswilson7387]

Ike🙁

[@mauisheri]

He was a fireman prior to becoming a cop. How heartbreakingly sad that he couldn't rescue this precious little child. And even a year or so later...at the trial, he is still impacted by his discovery and helplessness at what he saw.

[@helenamcauley3135]

It was 5 years later actually

[@karenwiley2889]

They are impacted their whole lives my man’s inhumanity to man

[@lynette5960]

I have so much respect for this officer. Very professional, well spoken, and he has a heart. He’s a good man

[@LynetteA68]

Yayyy….It’s another LYNETTE😊 I’ve never met another Lynette in real life only seen a few online😊

[@veterandelacuesta4587]

This is the kind of officer we need, someone who actually cares. I'm sorry to hear of the loss of this little angel. God bless the little baby.

[@Speed_Racer.]

Remind me of what Jonny depp said. ‘Men cry not because they’re weak. It’s because they’ve been strong for too long”.

[@babygirl0806]

Yes. He’s a strong and caring police officer. He picked Destiny up and took her in his arms and walked out of the house. He’s a great officer. He’s detailed, very thorough. To see him crying. That did it for me. The so called mom was not crying. Evil!

[@Frenchblue8]

​@@babygirl0806well she was crying at one point but clearly for herself

[@babygirl0806]

@@Frenchblue8 I looked at it again. You’re right. At one point she was crying and truly for herself. Thank you.

[@dlumaban1]

Blessings

[@chrisnicole2736]

Lol

[@DashCamAdventures4U]

Why is the officer being questioned about the mother having PTSD? He's the one that has it and he isn't killing anyone!!!!

[@anniewilkes6011]

Defense is trying to alter the officer's credibility to protect the character of the defendant.

[@smileevenwhenithurtsitwill5163]

I know that's right say that again

[@DashCamAdventures4U]

@@smileevenwhenithurtsitwill5163 Why is the officer being questioned about the mother having PTSD? He's the one that has it and he isn't killing anyone!!!!

[@Юля-ъ4б8х]

⁠@@DashCamAdventures4U- you misunderstood the previous reply to your comment. They weren’t asking you to say it again. It’s just an expression when someone agrees with you 😊

[@DashCamAdventures4U]

Of course, just trying to be funny! ☺@@Юля-ъ4б8х

[@LoveYah1]

A wound in her little hand, she was trying to protect herself by raising up her hand. Poor baby 🥺

[@Ladysugarshaft]

😢🙏🏾🕊️

[@JudgementalOwl]

I don’t think she knew. The wound was on the back of her hand, if you protect your face/head your palms are faced towards the threat. She didn’t know.

[@bigwhiskerbiscuit]

⁠@@JudgementalOwlor maybe she covered her eyes like little kids do😢

[@diamondwhite7036]

My momma heart 🥺💔🙏🏽🙏🏽🪽

[@ntombisepeng8519]

😢😢😢😢

[@deedk]

And leaving her hanging over a couch? She didn't even pull her up onto the couch or her arms? Sick, evil woman.

[@Rebecca-hc5ju]

That's what I thought. I also read that her other child was crying and she wasn't comforting him either. Smh

[@KaktusLady]

It’s a being.., not human Pure evil

[@selmahare]

Demonic.

[@michellejames5953]

Her foot was over the arm of the couch, she wasn’t hanging over it.

[@CruzxJess]

I let my child cry but I thought that was normal

[@maureenchapman7111]

Officer Cummings is so articulate, professional, and compassionate for that poor child. 😢

[@MsMsmak]

His trauma is palpable. I hope he gets therapy.

[@zc6346]

Why would you say that? His emotions are completely consistent with what he's gone through. Not everybody needs a therapist in order to heal.

[@diamant1081]

That is how it works today in this world. With every emotion or struggle you run to a therapist. People these days can't handle anything.

[@msmeya5]

When officers go through something this traumatic to them, they are required to seek therapy as part of the job.

[@Hopdog230]

@@zc6346Police officers who deal with scenes where children and infants are involved are usually offered therapy. You all act like that’s a bad thing.

[@Hopdog230]

@@diamant1081 Seeing a deceased child is traumatic. I’m glad you think you’re a tough guy and seeing a child who has been unalived wouldn’t affect you.

[@KPD017]

Officer Cummings I’m so sorry you had to go through this horrific murder. 😢🙏

[@KaktusLady]

He’s a pure hearted soul💜

[@HeatherReese-q9l]

I can't imagine how many times he replay's that scene mentally,my heart breaks for him he seems like such a good guy

[@KPD017]

@@HeatherReese-q9l I come from a law enforcement family and when it comes to children, it hits them HARD. 😢

[@TitsMcGee621]

♥️🙏🏼🕊

[@Dee-eq1pg]

@@HeatherReese-q9lI completely agree!

[@keierawomack1152]

She tried to make herself cry then went right back to her regular self that’s crazy

[@darvisa17]

Right, I notice that. Just EVIL

[@YustinaJiman]

Exactly.. Disgusting..

[@Belluser-we1uc5cb2l]

She's probably a narcissistic psychopath.

[@ShantelleMcBride]

She's evil

[@mikeymckenney3215]

It's called suppressing the reality

[@robbylynn7013]

How a mother could not even seem distraught that her child died is beyond me. If anything happened to either of my children I wouldnt want to be here myself. Poor sweetheart❤

[@dianasims6819]

What happened? I never caught on to that. Is she the one who killed her daughter? I know it was me and someone harmed my child even though he's an adult they would be answering to me. And they would not enjoy what I had to say

[@kitsunefaye1661]

I’d be trying to “self checkout” if I lost my son, and he’s 4.

[@lauramounir3660]

The police officer has a 🧡of gold. Kind of difficult to discredit him but they tried by making him feel like he did something wrong. It IS unusual to find a parent withdrawn or aloof on a scene where the victim is their 5 year old daughter.

[@dianaspears571]

Unless of course they're guilty.

[@loopylou6841]

Yeah, usually parents are cradling the child and desperately crying begging for help, even if their child's declared parents have been known to collapse or be pretty distraught

[@woodslisa4529]

the mother has blamed and accused so many people..but certainly does not take any responsibility for anything her self. hope she gets life behind bars

[@hiddenhand6973]

Typical narcissist

[@PAMELAPORTER-ci7mr]

Why didn't she plead?

[@bettydoughtery3920]

Agree

[@brenwils6227]

To hear the mom just sat on her phone and pointed to the injured child is beyond disgusting. She has the nerve to fake cry. She really thinks she is something special... Gross

[@earlenehouse1923]

FACTS 😢😢❤

[@bonniethomas9036]

⁶.​@@earlenehouse1923

[@cordinavillasenor2610]

She only started to cry when the cop said that she was being very calm, what an evil witch

[@kateharris1210]

He said she had a calm to meet her that night and she INSTANTLY turned on the waterworks, although no tears actually flowed. She is literally trying to force herself to give a crap about her daughter. No soul.

[@kimberlyfloyd8026]

When the officer starts saying how calm she was, if you notice, she looks at her attorney as if he was talking to her and then she starts the fake crying. He told her she needed to show some emotion! She tried to cry based on his instructions to her PERIOD!!

[@tatifelton6919]

Agreed I noticed that too smdh

[@tbl1966]

No tears .... no tear stains on face ... no swallowing hard to fight back tears. Just a crinkled face after the Officer spoke. The Officer is showing true emotions.

[@jeannettemell6124]

Maybe it’s her PTSD 🙄. Anyone who who thinks the woman is innocent is living in another world.

[@laurastone6578]

This poor officer. His testimony on when he saw the victim took my heart. That mother should be locked up for the rest of her life.

[@tishaturner8079]

Did the mother shoot her

[@laurastone6578]

@@tishaturner8079 Yes.

[@denisetonya5666]

​@@laurastone6578😭😭😭

[@tammiehenderson6695]

Y

[@americanangel6760]

​@@tammiehenderson6695does it matter why...seriously..

[@cheyennetapiasmith9056]

What he saw really hurt him; his reaction - when he thought about what he had to repeat. ❤ Bless him

[@slapeters2004]

This is the heart of a REAL public servant. God bless you sir.

[@lisaanderson135]

Unfortunately, this officer is going to see this scene every time he closes his eyes. Such a big heart and there aren’t many others like him

[@lisaspencer1057]

This poor man. ❤. I wish I could give him a hug and tell him how much is appreciated. Thank you sir

[@logicalrealistic3139]

ALWAYS SICKENING & DISGUSTING when Defense lawyer attempts to twist & taunt any witness to murder crime

[@DoriSecretPlace]

💩 head

[@jenniferhuff2566]

I was thinking the same thing. Like the police office is on trial! Unbelievable

[@DoriSecretPlace]

@@jenniferhuff2566 *deeeescusted* well.. it was a pleasure commenting with you Jennifer

[@DoriSecretPlace]

@@jenniferhuff2566 not on trial.. but was supeanoed to the case to testify what he encountered

[@funkfunkable]

That's their job, especially knowing your client is GUILTY..They pull out all the punches.

[@seeker405]

Now this is a REAL man...full of compassion and care for others, a gentle soul. Bless you sir 🙏

[@jonboll-LGM]

And people hate the police? Officer Cummings is a stellar example of the excellence of American law enforcement.

[@ItstheCarolinashow]

How many innocent people have died in the hands of bad cops?

[@dianabeurman364]

Actually there are many out there like him!

[@hiddenhand6973]

Not as many as have been helped or straight up saved @@ItstheCarolinashow

[@MissaPality]

​@@ItstheCarolinashownot as many as physicians and surgeons but I doubt you believe ALL physicians or surgeons are bad.

[@crowmedicine3890]

​@@MissaPality excellent point.

[@KatieKillsjoy]

It’s so annoying when he says he’s not speaking loud enough. He’s speaking into a mic, and no one else is having trouble hearing

[@ronniem8902]

Trying to mess with his testimony. They failed.

[@nicholastanton8404]

Seems like a tactic used by lawyers in cross exam

[@yvonneedwards9407]

Same here! Trying to throw off his testimony because the jury is keenly engaged in this testimony!!

[@pammulholland8687]

Sound technician turn the microphone up!! The witness is speaking into it, and he has an amazing voice. A voice for radio.

[@TheShaneoux]

Right!

[@lpetitoiseau9146]

What a professional man with a big sweet honest heart. What a wonderful officer. Sorry you had to handle this sad situation. You handled it for us. Thank you.

[@VolcanoDaisy]

Officer Cummings' testimony was heart breaking. What a compassionate and strong as steel man he is.

[@rosanne7804]

Officer Cummings is an excellent officer, caring human being and articulate witness.

[@TiaNelson-i7l]

His emotions are so beautiful he genuinely cares for kids and people

[@denisepeterson687]

If she keeps trying to sqeeze a tear out, she's going to fool around and S**T 🙄

[@truecrimeshininglight9821]

She looks like she already is full of it

[@kameshacardona575]

😂😂😂😂

[@LGC923]

😂😂😂 best statement ever!

[@williams7446]

🤣🤣🤣 omg

[@nolabae]

😂omg

[@allesasmart]

I am proud he cries, and it is normal and expected for a compassionate human being. Blessings sir for your servrice and love in protecting our society. Air hugs. Best wishes for your strength in mental health!

[@jodymcgrady8654]

He will never be the same!! Poor beautiful 😔 man!!RIP sweet angel!!

[@LovieBrown-hy7dq]

Anybody with a heart and compassion would be terribly sad finding a deceased child's body.

[@lightninggaming016]

That’s truly horrifying to me is finding a dead child body it probably break me and I am a man.

[@LovieBrown-hy7dq]

@@lightninggaming016 I know how you feel

[@mscrazygirl46]

Omg my heart broke. The officer is tearful describing the condition he found the child. while the mom fake cries. Smh

[@shavonbrown2037]

🎯

[@BillyG869]

This is what a true law enforcement officer could be if they were truly dedicated to life safety and community service. This is the top of the bar..

[@keilyn928]

I was looking for this comment. You know he got in it to serve and protect.

[@QuinnieMae]

Thank you Officer Cummings. May you remember always that you were a light in a very dark moment. A beacon. I'm glad I live in a world with people like you. 🫂

[@Timmybabim]

This was the only part I’d need to hear to convict this poor excuse for a mother. Not yelling “no not my baby” not holding her daughter, not holding towels to her wounds, not screaming for help, nothing. She wasn’t there for her daughter even as she died. Disgusting lady. Disgusting

[@ilikeitthebest9860]

She's pure evil

[@MichelleMeckley]

​@@ilikeitthebest9860I And she definitely isn't a lady.

[@marshapieroni6677]

Absolutely disgusting in every way. Glad she didn't get to go home

[@deborahmuniz7626]

We need her to testify, 2 sides to the story.❤

[@bobbiebeck5361]

​@@deborahmuniz7626 always one making excuses

[@bon9410]

Officer Cummings is a beautiful human being. God bless him. He will carry this with him forever. He is a loving compassionate officer.

[@samsgirl7821]

I do believe this police officer shed more tears for this poor baby than her own mother did. 😢 RIP Destiny, justice is on it's way baby.

[@larrierogers940]

That poor man. That really affected his heart. Compassionate police officer.

[@rasjohns]

Whoever is coughing needs to go OUT! Why would you sit there and coughing like that???

[@niqniqnicole6331]

Ong I was thinking the same thing like get up and walk out if you are coughing that bad

[@Minister43]

Right i was thinking the same thing! Dang like move around and get a drink of water or something...

[@rachaelann6654]

I never noticed until I read this comment now it’s all I hear 😅

[@krystalneal27]

Its someone from this lady family I bet.

[@myLizardisgreat]

@@krystalneal27😂😂 fr

[@princess3652]

The defense attorney sounds like he is trying to put blame on the officer. Let’s just stick to the fact his client is a murderer.

[@jomaro8]

He really tried throughout the whole trial to blame them like THEY shot Destiny. Her defense was more about how “mean” they were than anything else. It annoyed me so much!

[@AutumnPearly01]

Yes it’s not ideal and it’s hard to hear but someone has to do their job. If everyone refused to be defense attorneys then we wouldn’t ever have any trials?

[@magdalenethomas7738]

I know . OMG all these questions for the officer as if he's responsible 😮

[@judyjos75]

Is it me, why does it feel like the attorney is interrogating the officer?

[@nighthawktt]

Not you He wants to win causing reasonable doubt Trying very hard to break the cop testifying 💐

[@ClaireSayet-o4r]

Because he's the defense

[@skyofthelivingdead]

He is, he’s the defense attorney. That’s what they do.

[@BettyWhite2171]

Whoever is coughing non stop needs to be removed from the courtroom. She's interupting the testimony whether it's on purpose or not. Get out lady wtf!

[@Fatc0rnbread]

So irritating

[@missyskye_sea_land9424]

Same here. Thanks for your comment. As much as I respected and focused on this heartbroken officer’s testimony, I couldn’t help but feeling disgusted with the thoughtless person…

[@lazerbubbles3630]

I was thinking the same thing. Lol but then also thought if they would be able to leave im pretty sure they would. Becaus if you're apart of this case like a juror , i dont think they would let them step out ! Lol

[@missyskye_sea_land9424]

@@lazerbubbles3630 AHHHH! You’re right!!!!! I didn’t think about that, duh😖

[@kellyb3211]

What if it’s someone on the jury?

[@a.w.thompson4001]

The child probably put her little hand up to protect herself. Tears. 💔

[@lisagreenway8410]

PTSD or no ptsd if you were a good mom you would have done everything you could to save your child, you wouldn’t sit there calm as a cucumber!!…..she doesn’t even cry real tears, he has a pure heart. 😢

[@ilikeitthebest9860]

So true 😢

[@ThatGirl-tg7wd]

Actually PTSD makes most people hypervigilant, trying to prevent bad things from ever happening again to anyone around them.

[@albertabrown2126]

PTSD, from what??? How long has she has it?? Was she on meds for it, seeing a psychiatrist/therapist for it?? I'd believe that she was in shock as a defense instead of PTSD. I have it and know many people with it too and none would react in this manner to their 5 year old child being shot and lifeless near me. I hope she never gets out of prison.

[@Strawberrynovacane]

⁠@@ThatGirl-tg7wdyes I have PTSD and I second this always on high alert when it comes to my child.

[@lukefisch9483]

No mental health psychosocial life cycle or extensive family and personal history excuses behavior. Emotions are the map to life they should never be in the drivers seat

[@favoredhumphrey959]

She was never a mother to that baby. She hated her daddy and before she blamed the son for the heinous crime she did. She blamed the Father. This is so sad. A beautiful baby destroyed... I would still be crying and even more once he had to describe seeing the lifeless body.

[@dianasims6819]

So if I'm understanding you right this woman killed her own daughter then proceeded to blame the girl's father and then her brother I didn't see enough of this to get that part of it

[@purplelilac1387]

Officer Cummings, you are a wonderful gift to the world. You are a hero

[@waywardangel6356]

Goodness! How about asking him how he found her once he arrived on scene? She could have placed her own daughter in a decent position, to TRY and help her! But ... no. Why? Because she couldnt care less about her own daughter! Geesh! Bless your heart sir. For the care you provided a sweet innocent 5 year old lifeless little girl ♥️

[@landonova]

defense is good at gas lighting and discrediting the testimony. but it aint gonna help one bit. rip little one.

[@seeno1]

I mean that job of defense is to discredit witnesses.

[@cherylbright4600]

Defense lawyers 😡 how do you sleep at night

[@ElimGarakSpoonHead]

@@cherylbright4600Just fine on a king sized bed.

[@dk237]

If I was on the jury, the defense attorney would only anger me even more.

[@lightninggaming016]

@@dk237same

[@victoriaaaaaawestaaa]

He will never forget this little girl May she rest In peace ♡ thanks to this officer

[@sarahunderhill4282]

This officer is exactly the type of officer we all need in our communities. He is intelligent, compassionate, and excellent at his job. Thankful for officers like him! Prayers for all first responders who are undoubtedly affected by such horrible calls.

[@mschickie007]

Tough job . May this officer recover and be well . 🥇💗

[@kiwi5857]

AMEN 🙏🏽 May God Bless him 🙌🏽

[@ingenusvenus]

AMEN 😢

[@bananka4905]

Yes in Jesus name..Amen

[@eunicepitt5339]

May Jesus keep him close to his heart such a good caring officer God bless him🙏

[@whatsthechannelnamex]

That poor officer trying to describe what he saw about that little girl. He has a huge heart to shed tears like that.

[@EvelynDobbins]

He was raised up right.......❤

[@tinaanderson2748]

I suffer from PTSD. If I heard a gunshot I would be hysterical and especially if my child was shot I would be hysterical. It broke my heart to see that man cry about that poor baby

[@fancyface7416]

What a compassionate, empathetic yet professional police officer. One doesn’t see that much anymore.

[@suescherdel6278]

Police officers need to be tough but what he saw is way beyond the scope of what is expected. This man is human and will never forget this. My heart goes out to him. No innocent little child should have had to suffer like she did.

[@maureenforan5962]

He is a wonderful Man. Bless Him.❤

[@Linda-jj1sj]

Sir ,never apologize for someone else evil doing. You are a blessed and brave man❤thank you for all your years of service sir.

[@bartolomeestebanmurillo4459]

I hope Officers like him are getting the help they need, I can't imagine it must be easy to witness such inhumanity.

[@LisaOxford66]

My heart goes out to this officer - having to see what would be a father's nightmare.

[@CruzxJess]

Any parent

[@monicajohnson882]

Or any human being with a heart

[@bettyreynolds204]

Now I know why my late husband drank after a bad night. RIP Bumps!

[@CruzxJess]

@@bettyreynolds204 ok

[@chele277]

That so called mother is a monster. This Officer is a Saint fir showing more compassion to that poor child

[@Oceaneyes-eh6vs]

These many years later and he remembers that horrific moment like it was yesterday,including the layout of the home. My dad was a Sacramento City police officer and it was years later and after he had died that my mom had told us about the days where he would cry behind their bedroom door for those that he wish he could have saved. His "Beat" was not the safest of areas.Too many far beyond saving. He brought his work home in his heart and mind like this wonderful officer did.

[@francescahill5158]

Y @

[@tina-mariecrocker5687]

Disgusting how the defense atty is grilling the officer