It was supposed to be a day of justice for the grieving family of 72-year-old [Victim’s Name], who was killed in a horrifying hit-and-run by two teenagers. But what happened inside the courtroom left the family — and the public — outraged.
Last month, prosecutors say the teens intentionally struck the elderly man with a stolen vehicle, sending him flying before speeding away. The entire incident was caught on surveillance camera, and the footage shocked the community.
But during their sentencing hearing, the young defendants showed no remorse. As the victim’s relatives delivered emotional impact statements, the teens were seen smirking, whispering to each other, and even laughing. At one point, one of them appeared to mouth words mocking the victim’s daughter.
“It was like they thought it was all a joke,” said one courtroom attendee. “They murdered a man and then acted like it was entertainment.”
The disturbing behavior has sparked widespread calls for the teens to be tried and sentenced as adults, with thousands on social media demanding the maximum penalty.
The victim’s daughter, visibly shaking, told reporters outside the courthouse:
“We came here for justice, but all we saw was evil.”