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Jury Reaches Verdict against Parkland Shooter. Aired 11-11:30a ET
Aired October 13, 2022 - 11:00 ET
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UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: Count three, Gina Montalto. We, the jury, unanimously find that the state has established beyond a reasonable doubt the existence of the aggravating factor, Nikolas Cruz was previously convicted of another felony, capital felony or of a felony involving the use of threat of violence to another person.
Yes.
We, the jury, unanimously find that the state has established beyond a reasonable doubt the existence of the aggravating factor, Nikolas Cruz knowingly created a great risk of death to many persons.
Yes.
We, the jury, unanimously find that the state has established beyond a reasonable doubt the existence of the aggravating factor, the first degree murder of Gina Montalto was committed while Nikolas Cruz was engaged in the commission of a burglary.
Yes.
We, the jury, unanimously find that the state has established beyond a reasonable doubt the existence of the aggravating factor, that the first degree murder of Gina Montalto was especially heinous, atrocious or cruel.
Yes.
We, the jury, unanimously find that the state has established beyond a reasonable doubt the existence of the aggravating factor, the first degree murder of Gina Montalto was committed in a cold, calculated and premeditated manner without any pretense of moral or legal justification.
Yes.
Reviewing the factors, that we unanimously found to be established beyond a reasonable doubt, we, the jury, unanimously find that the aggravating factors, are sufficient to warrant a possible sentence of death.
Yes. One or more individual jurors find that one or more mitigating circumstances was established by the greater weight of the evidence.
Yes.
We, the jury, unanimously find that the aggravating factors, that were proven beyond a reasonable doubt outweigh the mitigating circumstances established.
No.
Signed and dated by the foreperson, Mr. Benjamin Thomas.
Count four, Alexander Schachter: we, the jury, unanimously find that the state has established beyond a reasonable doubt the existence of the aggravating factor, Nikolas Cruz was previously convicted of another capital felony or of a felony involving the use or threat of violence to another person.
Yes.
We, the jury, unanimously find that the state has established beyond a reasonable doubt the existence of the aggravating factor, Nikolas Cruz created a great risk of death to many persons.
Yes.
We, the jury, unanimously find that the state has established beyond a reasonable doubt the existence of the aggravating factor, that the first degree murder of Alexander Schachter was committed while Nikolas Cruz was engaged in the commission of a burglary.
Yes.
We, the jury, unanimously find that the state has established beyond a reasonable doubt the existence of the aggravating factor, that the first degree murder of Alexander Schachter was especially heinous, atrocious or cruel.
Yes.
We, the jury, unanimously find that the state has established beyond a reasonable doubt the existence of the aggravating factor, the first degree murder of Alexander Schachter was committed in a cold, calculated and premeditated manner without any pretense of moral or legal justification.
Yes.
Eligible for the death penalty: we, the jury, unanimously find that the aggravating factors, that were proven beyond a reasonable doubt outweigh the mitigating circumstances established as to count four.
No.
Signed and dated October 13th, foreperson Benjamin Thomas. Verdict form as to count five: Alaina Petty. We, the jury,
unanimously find that the state has established beyond a reasonable doubt the existence of the aggravating factor, Nikolas Cruz was previously convicted of another capital felony or of a felony involving the use or threat of violence to another person.
Yes.
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UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: We, the jury, unanimously find that the state has established beyond a reasonable doubt the existence of the aggravating factor, Nikolas Cruz knowingly created a great risk of death to many persons.
Yes.
We, the jury, unanimously find that the state has established beyond a reasonable doubt the existence of the aggravating factor, the first degree murder of Alaina Petty was committed while Nikolas Cruz was engaged in the commission of a burglary.
Yes.
We, the jury, unanimously find that the state has established beyond a reasonable doubt the existence of the aggravating factor, the first degree murder of Alaina Petty was especially heinous, atrocious or cruel.
Yes.
We, the jury, unanimously find the state has proven beyond a reasonable doubt the existence of the aggravating factor, that the first degree murder of Alaina Petty was committed in a cold, calculated and premeditated manner without any pretense of moral or legal justification.
Yes.
Reviewing the aggravating factors, that we unanimously find to be established beyond a reasonable doubt, we, the jury, unanimously find that the aggravating factors, are sufficient to warrant a possible sentence of death.
Yes.
One or more individual jurors finds that one or more mitigating circumstances was established by the greater weight of the evidence.
Yes.
Eligibility for the death penalty as to Alaina Petty: we, the jury, unanimously find that the aggravating factors, that were proven beyond a reasonable doubt outweigh the mitigating circumstances established.
No. Signed and dated October 13th, by the foreperson, Mr. Benjamin Thomas.
Count six, victim Alyssa Alhadeff: we, the jury, unanimously find that state has established beyond a reasonable doubt the existence of the aggravating factor, Nikolas Cruz was previously convicted of another capital felony or of a felony involving the use or threat of violence to another person.
Yes.
We, the jury, unanimously find that the state has established beyond a reasonable doubt the existence of the aggravating factor, Nikolas Cruz knowingly created a great risk of death to many persons.
Yes.
We, the jury, unanimously find that the state has established beyond a reasonable doubt the existence of the aggravating factor, that the first degree murder of Alyssa Alhadeff was committed while Nikolas Cruz was engaged in the commission of a burglary.
Yes.
We, the jury, unanimously find that the state has established beyond a reasonable doubt the existence of the aggravating factor, the first degree murder of Alyssa Alhadeff was especially heinous, atrocious or cruel.
Yes.
We, the jury, unanimously find that the state has established beyond a reasonable doubt the existence of the aggravating factor, the first degree murder of Alyssa Alhadeff was committed in a cold, calculated and premeditated manner without any pretense of moral or legal justification.
Yes.
Reviewing the aggravating factors, that we unanimously found to be established beyond a reasonable doubt, we, the jury, unanimously find that the aggravating factors, are sufficient to warrant a possible sentence of death.
Yes.
One or more individual jurors finds that one or more mitigating circumstances was established by the greater weight of the evidence.
Yes.
We, the jury, unanimously find that the aggravating factors, that were proven beyond a reasonable doubt outweigh the mitigating circumstances established as to Alyssa Alhadeff.
No.
Signed and dated October 13th, by the foreperson, Benjamin Thomas.
Count seven, Nicholas Dworet: we, the jury, unanimously find that the state has established beyond a reasonable doubt the existence of the aggravating factor, Nikolas Cruz was previously --
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UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: -- convicted of another capital felony or of a felony involving the use or threat of violence to another person.
Yes.
We, the jury, unanimously find that the state has established beyond a reasonable doubt the existence of the aggravating factor, Nikolas Cruz knowingly created a great risk of death to many persons.
Yes.
We, the jury, unanimously find that the state has established beyond a reasonable doubt the existence of the aggravating factor, that the first degree murder of Nicholas Dworet was committed while Nikolas Cruz was engaged in the commission of a burglary.
Yes.
We, the jury, unanimously find that the state has established beyond a reasonable doubt the existence of the aggravating factor, that the first degree murder of Nicholas Dworet was especially heinous, atrocious or cruel.
Yes.
We, the jury, unanimously find that the state has established beyond a reasonable doubt the existence of the aggravating factor, the first degree murder of Nicholas Dworet was committed in a cold, calculated and premeditated manner without any pretense of moral or legal justification.
Yes.
Reviewing the aggravating factors, that we unanimously found to be established beyond a reasonable doubt, we, the jury, unanimously find that the aggravating factors, are sufficient to warrant a possible sentence of death.
Yes.
One or more individual jurors find that one or more mitigating circumstances was established by the greater weight of the evidence.
Yes.
Eligibility for the death penalty as to Nicholas Dworet: we, the jury, unanimously find that the aggravating factors, that were proven beyond a reasonable doubt outweigh the mitigating circumstances established. No.
Signed October 13th, foreperson Benjamin Thomas.
Verdict form as to count eight, Helena Ramsay: we, the jury, unanimously find that the state has established beyond a reasonable doubt the existence of the aggravating factor, Nikolas Cruz was previously convicted of another capital felony or of a felony involving the use or threat of violence to another person.
Yes.
We, the jury, unanimously find that the state has established beyond a reasonably doubt the existence of the aggravating factor, Nikolas Cruz knowingly created a great risk of death to many persons.
Yes.
We, the jury, unanimously find that the state has established beyond a reasonable doubt the existence of the aggravating factor, the first degree murder of Helena Ramsay was committed while Nikolas Cruz was engaged in the commission of a burglary.
Yes.
We, the jury, unanimously find that the state has established beyond a reasonable doubt the existence of the aggravating factor, that the first degree murder of Helena Ramsay was especially heinous, atrocious or cruel.
Yes.
We, the jury, unanimously find that the state has established beyond a reasonable doubt the existence of the aggravating factor, the first degree murder of Helena Ramsay was committed in a cold, calculated and premeditated manner without any pretense of moral or legal justification.
Yes.
Reviewing the aggravating factors, that we unanimously found to be established beyond a reasonable doubt, we, the jury, unanimously find that the aggravating factors, are sufficient to warrant a possible sentence of death.
Yes.
One or more individual jurors find that one or more mitigating circumstances was established by the greater weight of the evidence.
Yes.
Eligibility for the death penalty as to Helena Ramsay: we, the jury, unanimously find that the aggravating factors, --
[11:15:00] UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: -- that were proven beyond a reasonable doubt outweigh the mitigating circumstances established.
No.
Signed and dated October 13th, 2022, by foreperson Benjamin Thomas.
Aggravating factors, as to count -- excuse me.
A verdict form as to count nine, victim Christopher Hixon: we, the jury, unanimously find that the state has established beyond a reasonable doubt the existence of the aggravating factor, Nikolas Cruz was previously convicted of another capital felony or of a felony involving the use or threat of violence to another person.
Yes.
We, the jury, unanimously find that the state has established beyond a reasonable doubt the existence of the aggravating factor, Nikolas Cruz created a great risk of death to many persons.
Yes.
We, the jury, unanimously find that the state has established beyond a reasonable doubt the existence of the aggravating factor, that the first degree murder of Christopher Hixon was committed while Nikolas Cruz was engaged in the commission of a burglary, yes.
Yes.
We, the jury, unanimously find that the state has established beyond a reasonable doubt the existence of the aggravating factor, the first degree murder of Christopher Hixon was especially heinous, atrocious or cruel.
Yes.
We, the jury, unanimously find that the state has established beyond a reasonable doubt the existence of the aggravating factor, that Christopher -- that the first degree murder of Christopher Hixon was committed in a cold, calculated and premeditated manner without any pretense of moral or legal justification.
Yes.
We, the jury, unanimously find that the state has established beyond a reasonable doubt the existence of the aggravating factor, the first degree murder of Christopher Hixon was committed to disrupt or hinder the lawful exercise of any governmental function or the enforcement of the laws.
Yes.
We, the jury, unanimously find that the state has established beyond a reasonable doubt the existence of the aggravating factor, Christopher Hixon was an appointed public official engaged in the performance of his official duties if the motive for the first degree murder was related in whole or in part to Christopher Hixon's official capacity.
Yes.
Reviewing the aggravating factors, that we unanimously found to be established beyond a reasonable doubt, we, the jury, unanimously find that the aggravating factors, are sufficient to warrant a possible sentence of death.
Yes.
One or more individual jurors find that one or more mitigating circumstances was established by the greater weight of the evidence.
Yes.
We, the jury, unanimously find that the aggravating factors, that were proven beyond a reasonable doubt outweigh the mitigating circumstances.
No.
Signed and dated October 13th, foreperson Benjamin Thomas.
Verdict as to count 10, Carmen Schentrup: we, the jury, unanimously find that the state has established beyond a reasonable doubt the existence of the aggravating factor, that Nikolas Cruz was previously convicted of another capital felony or of a felony involving the use or threat of violence to another person.
Yes.
We, the jury, unanimously find that the state has established beyond a reasonable doubt the existence of the aggravating factor, Nikolas Cruz knowingly created a great risk of death to many persons.
Yes.
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We, the jury, unanimously find that the state has established beyond a reasonable doubt the existence of the aggravating factor, that the first degree murder of Carmen Schentrup was committed while Nikolas Cruz was engaged in the commission of a burglary.
Yes.
We, the jury, unanimously find that the state has established beyond a reasonable doubt the existence of the aggravating factor, the first degree murder of Carmen Schentrup was especially heinous, atrocious or cruel.
Yes.
We, the jury, unanimously find that the state has established beyond a reasonable doubt the existence of the aggravating factor, that the first degree murder of Carmen Schentrup was committed in a cold, calculated and premeditated manner without any pretense of moral or legal justification.
Yes.
Reviewing the aggravating factors, that we unanimously found to be established beyond a reasonable doubt, we, the jury, unanimously find that the aggravating factors, are sufficient to warrant a possible sentence of death.
Yes.
One or more individual jurors find that one or more mitigating circumstances was established by the greater weight of the evidence.
Yes.
Eligibility for the death penalty as to victim Carmen Schentrup: we, the jury, unanimously find that the aggravating factors, that were proven beyond a reasonable doubt outweigh the mitigating circumstances established.
No.
Signed October 13th, foreperson Benjamin Thomas.
Count 11, Aaron Feis, victim Aaron Feis: we, the jury, unanimously find that the state has established beyond a reasonable doubt the existence of the aggravating factor, Nikolas Cruz was previously convicted of another capital felony or of a felony involving the use or threat of violence to another person.
Yes.
We, the jury, unanimously find that the state has established beyond a reasonable doubt the existence of the aggravating factor, Nikolas Cruz created a great risk of death to many persons.
Yes.
We, the jury, unanimously find that the state has established beyond a reasonable doubt the existence of the aggravating factor, that the first degree murder of Aaron Feis was committed while Nikolas Cruz was engaged in the commission of a burglary.
Yes.
We, the jury, unanimously find that the state has established beyond a reasonable doubt the existence of the aggravating factor, the first degree murder of Aaron Feis was especially heinous, atrocious or cruel.
Yes.
We, the jury, unanimously find that the state has established beyond a reasonable doubt the existence of the aggravating factor, that the first degree murder of Aaron Feis was committed in a cold, calculated and premeditated manner without any pretense of moral or legal justification.
Yes.
We, the jury, unanimously find that the state has established beyond a reasonable doubt the existence of the aggravating factor, the first degree murder of Aaron Feis was committed to disrupt or hinder the lawful exercise of any governmental function or the enforcement of laws.
Yes.
We, the jury, unanimously find that the state has established beyond a reasonable doubt the existence of the aggravating factor, Aaron Feis was an appointed public official engaged in the performance of his official duties if the motive for first degree murder was related in whole or in part to Aaron Feis' official capacity.
Yes.
Reviewing the aggravating factors, that we unanimously found to be established beyond a reasonable doubt, we, the jury, unanimously find that the aggravating factors, are sufficient to warrant a possible sentence of death.
Yes.
One or more individual jurors finds that one or more mitigating --
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UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: -- circumstances was established by the greater weight of the evidence.
Yes.
Eligibility for the death penalty as to count 11, Aaron Feis: we, the jury, unanimously find that the aggravating factors, that were proven beyond a reasonable doubt outweigh the mitigating circumstances established.
No.
Signed this 13th day of October, foreperson Benjamin Thomas.
Verdict as to count 11 (sic), victim Scott Beigel: we, the jury, unanimously find that the state has proven beyond a reasonable doubt the existence of the aggravating factor, Nikolas Cruz was previously convicted of another capital felony or of a felony involving the use or threat of violence to another person.
Yes.
We, the jury, unanimously find that state has established beyond a reasonable doubt the existence of the aggravating factor, Nikolas Cruz knowingly created a great risk of death to many persons.
Yes.
We, the jury, unanimously find the state has established beyond a reasonable doubt the existence of the aggravating factor, the first degree murder of Scott Beigel was committed while Nikolas Cruz was engaged in the commission of a burglary.
Yes.
We, the jury, unanimously find that the state has established beyond a reasonable doubt the existence of the aggravating factor, the first degree murder of Scott Beigel was especially heinous, atrocious or cruel.
Yes.
We, the jury, unanimously find that the state has established beyond a reasonable doubt the existence of the aggravating factor, --
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We, the jury, unanimously find that the state has established beyond a reasonable doubt the existence of the aggravating factor, the first degree murder of Scott Beigel was committed in a cold, calculated and premeditated manner without any pretense of moral or legal justification.
Yes.
We, the jury, unanimously find that the state has established beyond a reasonable doubt the existence of the aggravating factor, the first degree murder of Scott Beigel was committed to disrupt or hinder the lawful exercise of any government function or the enforcement of laws.
Yes.
We, the jury, unanimously find that the state has established beyond a reasonable doubt the existence of the aggravating factor, Scott Beigel was an appointed public official engaged in the performance of his official duties if the first degree murder was related in whole or in part to Scott Beigel's official capacity.
Yes.
Reviewing the aggravating factors, that we unanimously found to be established beyond a reasonable doubt, we, the jury, unanimously find that the aggravating factors, are sufficient to warrant a possible sentence of death.
Yes.
One or more individual jurors find that one or more mitigating circumstances was established by the greater weight of the evidence.
Yes.
Eligibility for the death penalty as to count 12, victim Scott Beigel: we, the jury, unanimously find that the aggravating factors, that were proven beyond a reasonable doubt outweigh the mitigating the circumstances established.
No.
Signed October 13th, foreperson Benjamin Thomas.
Verdict form as to count 13, Meadow Pollack: we, the jury, unanimously find that the state has established beyond a reasonable doubt the existence of the aggravating factor, that Nikolas Cruz was previously convicted of another capital felony or a felony involving the use or threat of violence to another person.
Yes.
We, the jury, unanimously find that the state has established beyond a reasonable doubt the existence of the aggravating factor.
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