Nikolas Cruz

2022 - 10 - 13

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Jury reaches a verdict on Nikolas Cruz death sentence trial (The Independent)

The verdict comes on day two of deliberations into whether Cruz should face death for murdering 17 people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in 2018.

“What he wanted to do, what his plan was and what he did was to murder children at school and their caretakers,” he said. Fred Guttenberg, who lost his daughter Jaime in the shooting, said: “I’m stunned. [Terms of use,](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/user-policies-a6184151.html) [Cookie policy](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/cookie-policy-a6184186.html) and [Privacy notice.](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/privacy-policy-a6184181.html) “And on July 4 2017, ‘I love to see the families suffer.’” I’m devastated. He’s not a human being. “It’s your individual moral decision.” There is no rehabbing [with Cruz]. He’s an animal.” Jail is about rehabbing soneone. “What a load of hogwash. “That’s what he wanted to do, that’s what he planned to do and that’s what he did.

Parkland trial live updates: Nikolas Cruz spared death penalty (ABC News)

The jury has reached a decision in Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz's death penalty case.

"Prior to the shooting the Parkland murderer said he wanted to kill 20 people. When asked if he was relieved he didn't have to see Cruz in court anymore, he responded, "It doesn't matter. Our justice system should have been used to punish this shooter to the fullest extent of the law,” he said. But I will tell you: The monster is gonna go to prison, and in prison, I hope and pray, he receives the kind of mercy from prisoners that he showed to my daughter and the 16 others. It certainly sends the wrong message,” he continued. … He will die in prison, and I will be waiting to read that news on that.”

Nikolas Cruz trial live updates Wednesday: Jury requests may delay ... (Palm Beach Post)

Nikolas Cruz trial live updates Thursday: A 12-person jury ended first day of delibrations without a verdict for Parkland school shooter.

[motioned for the judge to remove herself instead](https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/news/crime/2022/06/07/parkland-shooter-nikolas-cruz-defense-team-asks-judge-withdraw-death-penalty-case/7531250001/). If an verdict is not reached — and that appears highly unlikely to take place by the end of today — they will be taken to a hotel, where they will be sequestered overnight. "Do that later," the judge snapped. Cruz’s defense team asked Scherer to disqualify herself in September after the judge ripped into them for resting their case 40 witnesses early. Yet tense moments between Scherer and McNeill have punctuated the proceedings for months. The jurors will also be limited to one phone call a day with family members. Cruz's defense attorneys presented 41 "mitigating" factors — anything in the defendant's background that would make the death penalty an inappropriate punishment. Scherer denied the requests because those items were not placed into evidence during the trial. Jurors did hear the cross examination of defense expert Paul Connor who testified on Sept. The conditions will not be luxurious. A panel of seven men and five women have two choices: Death or life in prison without parole for the shooting at a Parkland high school more than four years ago. [Prosecution rests: Parkland gunman's fate in juror's hands](https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/news/courts/2022/10/06/parkland-shooter-trial-nikolas-cruz-manipulates-sandy-hook-mother-expert-says/8194864001/) ['He dreams of killing others': Witnesses say Nikolas Cruz's childhood marked by paranoia, aggression](https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/news/courts/2022/08/26/witnesses-say-parkland-gunman-nikolas-cruz-paranoid-aggressive-child/7885826001/) [6 minutes of terror: New revelations rise as Parkland survivors recount Nikolas Cruz attack](https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/news/courts/2022/07/22/nikolas-cruz-trial-parkland-shooting-florida-survivors-testimony/10096299002/)

Jury recommends life in prison without parole for Parkland shooter ... (CNBC)

Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooter Nikolas Cruz stands with Assistant Public Defender Nawal Bashimam (L) and sentence mitigation specialist Kate O' ...

[jurors in August](https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/jury-nikolas-cruz-trial-tours-parkland-high-school-17-killed-rcna41765) visited the site of the massacre, where nothing had been changed from that deadly day more than four years ago, except for the removal of the victims' bodies and some personal items. [ witnesses who recalled seeing students and staff members die](https://apnews.com/article/shootings-education-florida-fort-lauderdale-b46046e051d58521d225c29d55d93565) and argue that the gunman had displayed racist and misogynistic behavior online prior to the massacre. In the trial, forensic psychiatrist Dr. The jury had to reach a unanimous decision for the death sentence. The jury recommended life without the possibility for parole in all cases. This should have been the death penalty 100%" [The defense argued that his birth mother's alcohol abuse during her pregnancy ](https://apnews.com/article/shootings-education-florida-fort-lauderdale-parkland-school-shooting-418ced4a1484404aca34cdb728c0d167)led to his erratic and violent behavior. You will never forget voting for life." "I am disgusted with our legal system. I am disgusted with those jurors," he said. A sentencing hearing was set for Nov. I just don't understand this," she said.

Nikolas Cruz Jury Recommends Death Sentence for Parkland ... (TMZ)

Nikolas Cruz, the gunman who murdered 17 people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in 2018, will be sentenced to death if the jury has its way, ...

In the sentencing phase, multiple witnesses took the stand to describe the pain and horror they endured as a result of the massacre. claiming he wanted to be spared so he could help others. and the judge is delaying sentencing until November 1. [attacking a jail guard](https://www.tmz.com/2021/07/15/stoneman-douglas-shooter-nikolas-cruz-attacks-jail-guard-video/) in 2018 after the whole thing was caught on camera. showing students hiding in fear as gunshots rang out. [bizarre rant and begged](https://www.tmz.com/2021/10/20/stoneman-douglas-shooter-nikolas-cruz-message-victims-families-guilty-plea-death-penalty-parkland-shooting/) the families of the victims to give him a second chance ...

Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz avoids the death penalty (WESH Orlando)

A jury says it has reached a decision on whether to recommend death sentence for Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz.