Victims and family members got to speak face to face with the gunman, who was sentenced to life in prison.
Parkland Victims & Family Members Share Heartbreaking Impact Statements During Shooter’s Sentencing
Broward Circuit Judge Elizabeth Scherer allowed victims and family members to speak directly to Nikolas Cruz. Max Schachter, the father of 14-year-old victim Alexander Schachter, referred to Cruz as “the creature,” “that animal” and “menace.” He said Florida courts had failed the victims’ families in the sentencing. He also noted that he believed no amount of counseling would help Cruz.Stacey Lippel, a wounded teacher, told Cruz she was “broken and altered.”
“At that time, Parkland murderer, it is my hope that you go somewhere to meet your maker,” Robinovitz said. “And, Parkland murderer, I hope your maker sends you directly to hell to burn for the rest of your eternity.” Meghan Petty, whose 14-year-old sister Alaina was murdered during the shooting, said she believes the repercussions of the jury’s decision, could come at a high cost. She described Cruz as “a remorseless monster who deserves no mercy” and who has “incredible darkness” and said that she worried that every single “sick, twisted little freak” around the country will now know that any defense team who uses mental illness as a defense will try to commit these acts.
“What is wrong with you?” he asked. “If you truly loved your children you’d never have positive feelings for such a creature. If he murdered and tortured your children I don’t think you would be hugging him and giggling with him.” He then turned to Cruz, noting that November 1 is the anniversary of the death of Linda Cruz, Nikolas’ mother.
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