Killers Getting ATTACKED In Court
This is 19-year-old Lindy Jones, who is facing charges for murder in South Carolina. In August 2019, Lindy murdered 18-year-old Willie Antoine Fields. Following investigations, Lindy Jones and his younger brother, Jaylen Jones, were arrested. Now in court, the mother of the victim, Angela Fields, has some words for Lindy.
“I just just want to let you know what they took from me. They took away my only child, my only child. So hard,” she said. Her husband, Willie Clay Fields, was consoling her, but suddenly he couldn’t bear the pain anymore. “It’s been so hard, sir!”
“Back off! Back off! Back off! Back off! Back off, sir!” the officers eventually managed to separate him from Lindy. Eventually, Lindy was sentenced to 35 years in prison, and his brother Jaylen received a 6-year sentence in juvenile prison.
But this wasn’t the only time families snapped in court, like in the case of Diamond Alvarez. Diamond’s mother is in court for the trial of 19-year-old Frank DeLeon Jr., who fatally shot their 16-year-old daughter 22 times on January 11th, 2023. Diamond was walking her dog when Frank fatally shot her. Police investigations revealed that the two had been in a relationship and were on the verge of a breakup. Frank was promptly arrested.
If you thought Frank would show remorse for his crimes, be prepared for his jaw-dropping conduct during the proceedings. In court, Diamond’s mother tells the man who had wickedly ended her daughter’s life how she felt. As she was giving her statement, Frank smirked at her. Enraged, Diamond’s mother went to confront him.
But before she could make it to the smirking murderer, the situation escalated. Diamond’s Uncle jumped in from the gallery and attacked Frank. Frank’s mother rushed to his defense by attacking Diamond’s mother, prompting Diamond’s Aunt to go after her. Eventually, the police were able to separate the two families.
Following the brawl, Diamond’s mother told the media, “That was wrong of me. That was wrong of us because we’re not monsters. But it’s so much hate, cuz I want my daughter back. And what he did is, wasn’t it… it was horrible seeing my daughter there and looking at him that he did that and he’s laughing in my face. It was, it was very wrong, and I’m so sorry for that.”
In the end, Frank accepted a plea deal and was sentenced to 45 years in prison. Fortunately, deputies were ready and stepped in before utter chaos ensued. But the same can’t be said for the case of 25-year-old Tristan Lamuro, who’s facing charges for first-degree murder in Utah. On August 23rd, 2009, Tristan shot his wife, 19-year-old Misty Lamuro, in their house. Tristan was eventually arrested.
Now in court, Misty’s brother, Jason Wilson, walks up to the podium to deliver a victim impact statement, but not before giving Tristan the death stare. While the magnitude of Tristan’s crimes is daunting, his courtroom behavior will leave you in disbelief. While Jason tells the court how the murder has affected him, Tristan appears unconcerned, rocking back and forth in his chair.
After a few minutes of addressing the judge, Jason turns his focus to his sister’s killer. But Tristan’s lack of remorse infuriated him, and he wanted to let him know how he felt. However, the deputies were at hand to counter any real damage. Following the chaos, the officers restored everything to order. Eventually, Tristan was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison.
However, Jason Wilson wasn’t alone in their courtroom actions, like in the case of Michael Madison, a serial killer who was facing multiple charges, including three counts of murder in Ohio. Between 2012 and 2013, Michael killed three women before he was eventually arrested. Before his preliminary hearing, Michael learns the magnitude of his crime.
“Mr. Madison, I’m going to read to you the nature of the charges against you and summarize each one for you, as well as giving you the potential penalties. I know you’ve had a chance to speak with counsel, is that correct sir?” the judge asked.
“Yes,” Michael replied.
“All right. In the first charge, you’re charged with aggravated murder in violation of Ohio Revised Code 293. On about the 15th day of July, you did purposely cause the death of an unidentified female while committing another felony. The offense was committed one week to nine months prior to the finding of the body. That is a Jane Doe murder. The second murder is the same date. On about the 22nd day of July, Michael Madison did purposely cause the death of an Angela Deskins while committing another felony,” the judge continued.
“And then there’s a third murder charge. On about the 22nd day of July, Michael Madison did purposely cause the death of an unidentified female while committing another felony. All of those are felonies of the first degree because they are aggravated murder. They are punishable by a possible death or life in prison and a $100,000 fine. Do you understand that?”
“Yeah,” Michael muttered.
Now in court, Van Terry, the father of one of the victims, addresses the judge. “I guess we are supposed to in our hearts forgive this clown.” Van Terry now turns to speak directly to Michael. “Taking my child!” However, the real shocker came when Michael unleashed his madness in the courtroom by smirking at Van Terry, unleashing chaos.
Eventually, the police were able to restore order and the proceeding continued. Now it’s time for the jury to give their decision. “We therefore unanimously find that the sentence of death should be imposed upon the defendant, Michael Madison.”
Following the jury’s recommendation, Judge Nancy McDonnell reads her sentence. “I am struck by the sheer inhumanity of what one human being can do to not one, but three human beings. It is incomprehensible. You could cajole deceased Shetia Sheeley, Angela Deskins, and Shirellda Terry to your apartment for your depraved purposes.”
“You went on to abuse the corpses of these three victims. You stripped them from the waist down. You folded them in half, binding them so that their feet were up by their ears. You wrapped them in multiple layers of trash bags and you discarded them. It is a judgment of this court that the aggravated circumstances outweigh the mitigating factors. Accordingly, the sentence of death is imposed upon the defendant, Michael Madison, on counts 1, 4, and 7.”
Following the sentence, the victim’s families expressed how they felt. Michael Madison is still awaiting his death in prison. But this wasn’t the only time parents snapped because of how the killer was acting in court, like during the sentencing of 18-year-old Payton Gendron.
On May 14th, 2022, Payton, a white supremacist, opened fire at a black-dominated Tops Friendly Market store in New York. Sadly, 10 black individuals lost their lives. Now in court, family members of the victims let him know how they feel about him.
“While I was writing this, tears fell from my eyes thinking about what a beautiful person you took. My daughter, Robbie Jury, was a young woman. She was not married, she had no children, she never will. Robbie was our youngest daughter. When people ask how many children do you have, I don’t know what to say. You destroy our lives forever,” one victim’s relative said.
One of the most touching statements was from Barbara Massey. “My name is Barbara Massey. I’m Katherine Massey’s sister. You killed my sister. Cat was an aunt, she was a great aunt, she was a cousin, she was a friend. I want personally to choke you and leave my fingerprints on your neck because it was unnecessary. You drove 200 miles to come to Buffalo. You don’t even know any black people. You better say, ‘cops, thank y’all for protecting me,’ cuz I will hurt you so bad. You have made me sick!”
However, while she was speaking, a family member wanted to let Payton know how he felt. “We never go in no neighborhoods and take people out! Don’t do it!” Luckily, the police were able to calm the situation.
Now it’s Payton’s turn to speak. “I’m very sorry for the pain I forced the victims and their families to suffer through. I’m very sorry for stealing the lives of your loved ones. I cannot express how much I regret all the decisions I made leading up to my actions on May 14th. I did a terrible thing that day. I shot and killed people because they were black. Looking Back Now, I can’t believe I actually did it. I know I can’t take it back, but I wish I could.”
Eventually, the judge reads her sentence. “The damage you have caused is too great and the people you have hurt are too valuable to this community. You will never see the light of day as a free man ever again. It is the Judgment of this court that you be sentenced to life in prison without parole.”
Payton was sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. But this wouldn’t be the last time a parent lunged at the perpetrator in court. Take for example the case of Larry Nassar, who is facing multiple charges for sexual abuse. Larry was a sports doctor at Michigan State University.
During investigations, Larry had a different story. “I don’t get it. Why didn’t she say something if she was being violated in any way, shape, and form? There was no communication. If there was arousal, it would be because of whatever, I don’t know, but I’m not trying to…”
Now in court, his victims take to the stand. “I testified to let the world know that you are a repulsive liar,” one said. Another stated, “I am Jessica Tomaso, also known as victim A. I was sexually assaulted by Larry Nassar when I was 9 and 12 years old. You broke and shattered a lot of girls. You manipulated us to trust you because you’re a doctor. You are not a healer.”
Now it’s time for the parents to address Larry. “I don’t know who you are now. Maybe I never knew, maybe none of us did. But Larry, you did this to yourself and you did this to us. Inmate Nassar, that is what your name is, and don’t you forget that. You, Larry, will have no choice but to sit in prison and wait to die.”
One mother shared a heartbreaking story about her daughter, Chelsea. “She said, ‘Mom, he hurt me.’ In 2009, she took her own life. She couldn’t deal with the pain anymore. It’ll be 10 years in March.” For this particular parent, Larry’s tears held no value.
“I would ask you to, as part of the sentencing, to grant me five minutes in a locked room with this demon. Would you do that?” the father asked.
“That is not… no, sir,” the judge replied.
“Would you give me one minute? You know that I can’t do that. I don’t… give me one minute with that bastard!” he shouted before lunging.
Eventually, Larry takes to the stand. “What I’m feeling pales in comparison to the pain, trauma, and emotional destruction that all of you feel. There are no words that can express the depth and breadth of how sorry I am for what has occurred.”
The judge gives her sentence. “I find that you don’t get it, that you’re a danger. Your decision to assault was precise, calculated, manipulative, devious, and despicable. Sir, I’m giving you 175 years, which is 2100 months. I just signed your death warrant.”
Larry will spend the rest of his life in prison. However, while this reaction could certainly be dismissed as an effect of uncontrollable anger, the same can’t be said for the case of 23-year-old Quinn Bose, who is facing charges for murder. Quinn is in court for the murder of his 11-month-old son.
Quinn was found guilty and sentenced to 25 years in prison. However, as he was being led away, the unexpected happened. Jeremiah Matthew Ley, the child’s Uncle, punched him before he was wrestled down by the police. Jeremiah was eventually sentenced to 179 days in jail for his actions.
His reaction was similar to the case of Vashon Flowers, who was facing charges for murder. A disagreement about smoking led Vashon to fatally shoot his wife, Jamie Thomas-Flowers. In court, the daughter of the victim tells the court what happened.
“He got down on the ground and started choking my mother. Actually, I heard her say, ‘You don’t have to do this, Vashon, please don’t do this. You don’t have to do this,’ and then I heard gunshots,” she testified.
During the sentencing, London Thomas, the son of the victim, couldn’t hold himself and lunged at the defendant. Vashon was eventually sentenced to life imprisonment.
This is 15-year-old James Douglas Gonzalez, who’s in court for killing Edward Hall. In court, the jury found James guilty of negligent homicide and not murder. Enraged, Kevin Hall, the younger brother of the victim, acted out. Order was eventually restored, and James escaped the attack without injuries. Kevin was sentenced to 5 days in jail.
Then there is Dwayne Smith, who’s in court for the sentencing of Clifford Thomas. Clifford and his girlfriend were arrested for killing 3-year-old Jamela, the daughter of Dwayne Smith. In court, Dwayne approaches the stand to deliver his victim impact statement but decided to make another kind of impact by attacking Clifford. Clifford and his girlfriend were later sentenced to up to 15 years in prison.
Finally, there is the case of Dale Williams. In June 2017, Dale ran his ex-girlfriend, Elizabeth Pledger Stewart, off the road causing her to crash. Dale then fatally shot her multiple times. In court, the sons of the victim attacked Dale. The police had to use their tasers to bring order to the court.
The session was rescheduled, and this time the victim’s aunt was able to speak. “When we saw him, his face, it was so much emotion due to a flashback of how he just killed my niece,” she said. Eventually, Dale was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison.
