Twisted Torture Killer Shakes Head as Jury Sentences Him to Death

After two days of deliberations, a jury sentenced Tennessee man Sean Finnegan to death for the murder of Jennifer Paxton. Finnegan was spotted shaking his head and shrugging before being escorted into police custody. Paxton was beaten with a bat, tortured, and raped by Finnegan.
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[@ToniMBullock]

He gave Jennifer the death penalty when he killed her. Why does he think he doesn’t deserve the same?

[@christinerhyne8093]

Oh wow! Did he really think that?

[@dlighted8861]

He didn't shake his head because he wasn't guilty. It seemed to me he shook his head like he would like to kill the whole jury.😐😑😐

[@pureviralusa5623]

The minds of psychotics work a bit differently

[@julie.1081]

Exactly! And she didn't get to appeal his decision either.

[@countrymami2]

He never apologized or show no remorse.. he s scared because he s caught but he didnt cry when receiving the death penalty. Im glad justice got served! So sorry for victim s families loss! 🙏🏻

[@katbar6066]

Justice might be served in 20 years or given his current age he will probably die on Death Row.

[@abebuckingham8198]

He tortured her for days. Given the criteria for death this was an easy decision for the jury.

[@Happyhippy70]

No he didnt, I think it was Rebecca. She could have went to the police, she didnt. He got death because he didnt turn her in. Death is not suffereing, it an easy way out. He needs gen population, he get treated just perfect there. No no they just protected this man.

[@cctobone9541]

@@vikrambansal6736 the innocent...

[@scottjohnson7780]

Not in California. If he was in California he would have gotten a scolding and community service.

[@gmshadowtraders]

​@@scottjohnson7780 Preach! This fool is oblivious to reality

[@mykingofkings1439]

Now he gets to feel some of the fear and helplessness that his victim felt.. now he is powerless to stop what's coming to him just like his victim was.. now he gets to sit there and dwell on his pending doom with no way out and no way to fulfil any of his last desires...I would call that justice. Rest in peace Jennifer.

[@user-hn6uy5gu4i]

His lawyer patting him in the back is Sickening

[@ToniMBullock]

Yuck his lawyers are consoling him. Who consoled Jennifer when he killed her? He’s disgusting.

[@chele-chele]

They are counting the hours and $$$$ for the endless appeals. These death penalty cases are cash cows for the entire system. One appeal and done is the methodology in most DP countries, get it over with.

[@davidhoward4715]

@@chele-chele So you want to do away with fair trials. You want to abolish appeals because you are happy to see a few innocent people executed. You want to abolish the Constitution. You would be happy living in Russia or China.

[@JeddFitzgerald1915]

Well, that's what defense attorneys do. They defend and console the guilty.

[@mrssabre2946]

He has really scary eyes

[@Therapistmind]

Signs of evil

[@ccc4102]

Horrible.

[@echogl]

Yes - he is a scary dude. That poor young woman suffered so.

[@jessicacl2689]

Poor lady seeing those in her last moments 😢

[@jakebe4915]

Unbelievable evil that exists...just wow

[@AniDreamz]

I concur with this jury's verdict 100%

[@jlm17533]

He has the creepiest looking face !! The jury got it right !!

[@CMill78]

He has those Charles Manson eyes.

[@mr.p9882]

You would judge a man to death by the look of his face?

[@jlm17533]

@@mr.p9882 I did not say because of his creepy face the jury got it right !! I believe they got it right because of all the evidence throughout the trial that proved he deserves what they chose for him

[@zerbotakemura4905]

@@mr.p9882 thats america were your looks colour ec decied guilty or not and the sentence

[@dads1962]

By his face?? OMG

[@pattmahiney]

That man didn't blink once...... Probably the first human emotions he's felt in a while -- fear and helplessness. I wish we could hear the judge speak with the jurors. Thank you for sharing.

[@ianfortuna9385]

2:27

[@ase2060]

Seconds after sentencing began.​@@ianfortuna9385

[@blandspaghettidinner8949]

1:16

[@StephanieCobcroft]

His lawyer practically giving him a hug, 🙄 seriously what did this evil man and his legal team expect other than this sentence? I'm also curious about Frances, his mother, she would have heard and seen so much.

[@SherryPowell-rz6hd]

The face of pure evil

[@sharonlyon6512]

His lawyer patting him on the back ...disgusting

[@benjaminc8789]

Could be saying goodbye 😂

[@francinejones2524]

The lawyer is playing his part that is all. He is his lawyer.

[@JohnReynolds-ni5lv]

I saw that. Sick. I wonder if he’d be patting him on back if his wife, daughter were tortured? What a complete lack of empathy this lawyer has.

[@kimmckenzie2497]

Whoa. His eyes are creepy AF.

[@peace-yv4qd]

When I was young death penalties used to be carried out within one to five years. Now with endless appeals, it takes decades.

[@katbar6066]

I agree. I watched a show last night on 3 kids . One of whom had her Father & Step Mother killed. One was given the death penalty at age 19 and Executed at 27. I thought that was quite quick.

[@Fl_ninja]

And then they try claiming they aren’t the same person anymore, blah blah blah

[@PrettygirlMisha]

Because innocent people were getting killed

[@Fl_ninja]

@@PrettygirlMisha innocent people killed is how they ended up on death row

[@itomba]

Guess you have never heard about the dozens of innocent people executed by the state.

[@pwk22]

My guess is another convict carries out the death sentence, not the state.

[@ram_bam]

Next to impossible on death row.

[@sallywalton5375]

The lawyer patting him absolutely disgraceful

[@dukecity7688]

Lesley Abrams, the attorney for the Menendez Bros invented that move - Petting the client. Trying to show he's a human. An evil one

[@tanyaerskine7657]

You can't be normal and be a defense attorney for a monster.

[@jamesbrackett575]

Exactly what I thought seeing this

[@davidhoward4715]

@@tanyaerskine7657 So you want to do away with fair trials. You want to abolish the Constitution. You would be happy living in Russia or China.

[@timstools]

It's not disgraceful or evil to show concern even for a convicted killer you are both wrong. I'm betting he would show way more concern for the victim but did not have the opportunity to show this.

[@one.traveler]

How is he not in handcuffs

[@dads1962]

Where is he going?

[@jnolette1030]

​@@dads1962he has a shock vest on. You try and run and they push a button. I've had one on before I lnow

[@MrBetc]

He doesn't care about DP, will take 30 yrs or more before he sees that. Justice for Jennifer Paxton💔❤💔

[@juniordixie9489]

Better than him walking free.

[@lucanolallo1776]

He took smoke breaks during her torture.

[@kalemacpherson1542]

Make him go to General Population for some swift prison justice

[@alexlogan202]

Time for 20 years of appeals

[@suejoshappy]

Unfortunately that’s the case. Time to be tough on crime.

[@colleenshea2293]

I don't believe in the death penalty BUT this case may be changing my mind.

[@DressagePony75]

Same..

[@yolandawainwright]

Man he looks spooky!

[@pigdroppings]

Well....He likes prison food, as he has put on a lot of weight while in jail.

[@JaneJohnson-j8m]

They say that the eyes are window to the soul, but his are like brown marbles. There is no soul inside of him.

[@davidhoward4715]

So you would convict and execute someone because you don't like how they look.

[@yvetter2804]

This jury got it right 🙏❤️🙏❤️ Justice right here 💥💥💥

[@helgeron4655]

Now his defence will start the appeal process he'll be in prison for the next 20 years before they run out of excuses to keep him alive.

[@chele-chele]

Then he'll be 400 pounds, diabetic and claim he's too old and crazy to be executed, what a dumpster fire the judicial system is.

[@wizardtowergames]

You could see the fear and horror in his face and eyes.

[@cheriMontana]

Yes, now let’s not go years of appeals and delays to finish what this jury agreed upon

[@aliciasaine1356]

Justice is served

[@alwayssearching1882]

He's a special kind of evil.

[@stephanie7623]

Well they are taking forever to take him into custody. Typically they are already cuffed and hauled out. ..

[@lizdk1999]

I don’t understand usually they stand just behind the defendant & put the handcuffs on immediately, must be different in this state.

[@nychic2387]

@@lizdk1999wondering same thing

[@vierja673290]

He’s been in custody since he got caught but you’re right even if he has been in custody they guards would’ve put him in cuff as soon as the judge finished talking.

[@susanlewis9351]

He' all live out his life in prison by the time all the appeals are done

[@BeStrong4ever]

How is he so overweight?! And so unusual to see him walking around casual with hands in his pockets m, no cuffs after being sentenced to death ?!

[@catsmith233]

Charles Manson eyes

[@claymac7895]

I didn't see him shake his head..

[@brianhodges4074]

Watch again,he did..

[@thesun-N-moon8885]

Looks like he said “Well that’s done” to his lawyer… 😑

[@michaeltaylor8835]

How are these demons allowed to do these things

[@michelleselby122]

Very sad but the jury got it right,

[@ralphnickling7250]

Count Dooku sentenced to death by Anakin Skywalker

[@michaeltaylor8835]

There should be no appeal

[@louisavondart9178]

In this case...but plenty of people are falsely accused and convicted. The advent of DNA testing has proven that.

[@davidhoward4715]

If we abolish appeals then we know for certain that innocent people will be executed. *_That_* is premeditated murder,

[@endotimez9086]

So he'll be living on death row for the next 20 years.

[@panaceiasuberes6464]

He has the Robert Telles gaze.

[@cogen651]

He looks insane

[@mr.p9882]

The keyboard psychologists are working overtime...

[@rogerclark3]

Sentences on cases with absolute guilt should be carried out quickly...

[@michaeltaylor8835]

Could be on death row years

[@littleogeechee223]

Dude kind of looks like Christopher Lee! Those are some crazy eyes!

[@grisom5863]

He's supposed to PLAY the bad guy not BE the bad guy. You're right, he does look like him.

[@ashleysmith2509]

Blocked my comments. Not very fair and balanced are you. Shame on you

[@bravebeard6225]

Shame on you

[@ropeyzkittlez9703]

when did he shake his head? you should really refrain from lieing and manipulation, click baiting, you are a new/journalist site

[@denben8530]

It was after the verdict when he was still allowed to be standing around with no cuffs put on yet

[@stevenmeek9]

3:10

[@tomgardner5006]

There seems to be a commonality with these evil people and almost needing to remember to blink. I have no idea what it is, or if it's coincidence, but I think it's what is unsettling about some people at first look.

[@Stonktradomus]

"Oh! Well, pardon me, Mr. PERFECT!!! I guess I forgot that you never, ever make a mistake!" - Sean Finnegan

[@MichaelKurse]

You would think if you are in a murder trial that you would get a haircut, so that you don't look Charlie Manson.🤔😒😒😒

[@davidhoward4715]

Are you saying he would have been let off if he'd had a decent haircut? Really?

[@Desstrik]

he got them CRAZY EYES

[@teachertone1]

Karen Read eyes

[@pamavery9352]

His facial expressionless says everything! No emotion whatsoever! I don’t think he has really realized his death penalty verdict! (his hair is so long!)

[@dads1962]

What? He knew ffs. You think he should be surprised??

[@kimberlycornelius7911]

Hope it doesn't take years to get you there, but will probably take 20 yrs !

[@ToniMBullock]

He’s scary looking. 🥴

[@bloodyblade916]

DAMMIT WHY DOES EVERYTHING HAVE TO BE MUTED AND SENSORED NOW A DAYS SOB I'M SICK OF IT !!!???

[@becky.sellers4339]

His mother is dead. Sister testified for him.

[@Meet_meatthekiosk]

That was his oldest brothers ex wife that testified….his only sister has died since this happened

[@heathernikki5734]

Gross, who would testify for this thing?

[@StephanieCobcroft]

The girlfriend said his mother was at the house when it all happened, has she died since?

[@Meet_meatthekiosk]

@@StephanieCobcroft yes, after this happened she moved in with her daughter and they have both passed

[@becky.sellers4339]

@@StephanieCobcroft She has died since I heard or read something about that.

[@goldengoatee2237]

This was such a horrendous ,gruesome and sick crime and it didn't get the attention of the general public thanks to the Wade Wilson case, his groupies and the content creators monetizing off his popularity.

[@Rickshaw881]

That point where he shakes his head,, I think he's thinking... "Is this what my life comes down to? All this,, and I've wasted it."

[@louisavondart9178]

...psychopaths don't think that way.

[@dariuszcisowski]

The death penalty in this country is a joke. He will appeal for another 20 or more years. He will probably die before they put a needle in his vein!

[@MarkOBrian]

He looks like one of the guys from resident evil 7

[@susisiebert5942]

And what about his girlfriend?

[@christine6205]

She is locked away in prison

[@JeanHenley4222]

I didn’t see him shaking his head when the verdict was read 😮

[@AtPlay22]

💉💉💉💉

[@MichaelLoves2024]

Whats the significance of him shaking his head and when did it happen?

[@brlealcoable]

3:10

[@catherineseiler7407]

He don’t agree

[@sharonyerrell3748]

He don’t blink weird

[@ianfortuna9385]

2:27

[@scottjohnson7780]

The man looks evil! And did you see his attorney put his arm around him and comfort him? That was disgusting.

[@shirleyroth3450]

I missed it live, listening now, he got the Death Penalty. What is this with 40 days???

[@stephanie7623]

40 days?

[@CarrieJWright88]

40 days? The judge gave the provision code which was 40-23-114.

[@opheliasgrace]

"40 dash" is what he said. It's easily misheard as "days" with the accent but he said "dash."

[@susanlewis9351]

I heard that too

[@dawnlouiseh]

Appeal?

[@byronedwards5828]

I really think his attorney should sent to jail also,

[@rickredmond2393]

Watch this guy stare! He doesn't stare, he just glares.....like Bella Lugosi's Dracula......he don't even blink......holy S---!!! (commenting from Chicago)

[@janmcelvain8370]

To think this guy gets another 20+ years of appeals, just sickens me.

[@PsychedelicRug]

All these people saying dude looks evil. You dont know what evil even looks like.

[@teachertone1]

Until you see Karen Read

[@OrieCipollaro]

I’ve seen Hilliary Clinton I know!

[@jjones4314]

Sentenced to death but he will sit on death row forever being fed & sheltered with taxpayer money! Ridiculous!

[@MichaelKurse]

Emotions are for ethnic people.😑😑😑

[@JeddFitzgerald1915]

Why wasn't he in handcuffs?

[@ShellyEdwards-ul9zf]

What did he expect

[@ironhat2]

someone help me understand. why does the judge state, before sentencing, that an outburst by someone in the courtroom, following the sentencing of such an emotionally charged trial, would, in any way, make a difference in the trial or the sentence. once the sentence is given the case is, in essence, over. who cares if people express their emotions. its absolutely ridiculous, and tyrannical, for judges to take that position.

[@laurenmorris4652]

From my understanding, it’s to keep the court room from getting out of control. Judges have to keep order in their court rooms, not only to move things along quickly, but so there aren’t any opportunities for people to get wild.

[@robelfunk6722]

For the same reason every jury member got polled in the video you just watched… one of them could individually change their mind on the spot, answer no to the question “is this your verdict” and mistrial the case on the spot. Until every jury member has answered “yes” u don’t want any outside influence

[@denben8530]

These lawyers actually patting his back of my how unprofessional

[@ironhat2]

@@robelfunk6722 seems like a valid point, thanks.

[@christopheranderson5663]

Now he will sit for appeals for 20 years. Justice system is a joke.

[@ke9988]

Where is his mother in all of this? This guy is a monster on steroids. This guy has gained weight in prison. Who's funding it?

[@MissMatch1234]

Mom died years ago she was terminal

[@kpick2564]

Believe it or not. There is sadisitic women that fall in love with these weirdo dudes and support them. It’s crazy. I was locked up when sowell and Castro both where locked up I was fighting my case when they where in the county. And there books where crazy filled and mail was insanity amounts it’s wicked and sick

[@liveformybabies1190]

He is a grown man. What does it matter where his mother is?

[@Galaxie08]

He's 56, why do you ask about his mother?? I saw comments stating she was ill & passed away.

[@joelrudzinski6829]

SHARKS EYES.

[@MissMatch1234]

Ty

[@billydelacey]

lol How did the guy who's called the "Twisted Torture Killer" get surprised by a death sentence??

[@chrisliles1668]

why does he get to live

[@christopherbova8109]

Where was the head shaking ?

[@jillbecker8651]

And now he will sit on death row for decades...😢

[@marytodd9170]

Prayers for the victims family

[@gokusupersaiyan4241]

Bye Felicia !

[@gali3214]

Did he thought was going to go home? So glad he's not!😅

[@dads1962]

No he didn't. His expression never changed. Which cid did u watch?

[@BILLYBOBB3080]

Why is there no sound?

[@krazyhorse-jr]

... one thing I don't understand , these killers turn into wimps and cry babies at the end , they do everything to stop their impending doom from appealing their sentences to life behind bars , they want their lives spared , did they spare their victims life ?? he didn't listen when they pleaded for their lives ?? .. this guy made his bed , and he has to lay in now ...

[@user-nh6fh5mk9o]

Evil

[@Goooooh]

Who is this guy? What is the story behind it? What’s his name?

[@juliefuraitor5610]

It’s hash tagged under title at right

[@pn1831]

What did he think would happen?!

[@tedflaig7546]

Just hope it’s not like 30 years on death row

[@anthony8gonzalez634]

Scary

[@conndapierce5869]

Today and yesterday I saw someone who looked exactly like him on Facebook

[@kennethjohnson5180]

You all think that death row he is protected ? I death sentence means just that the inmates may not kill him but he doesn't know that lmao the whole prison and state will know who and where he is

[@bonniegettingthrumyday2866]

The last face & breath she saw & smelled….

[@louisavondart9178]

The way the defence counsel were so empathetic to this sadistic creature, makes me wonder how many men fantasize about doing the same thing to women.

[@davidhoward4715]

That's the job of the defence counsel. Do you really want to do away with fair trials?