This dad was so well spoken and his words were so passionate. He was sympathetic and respectful to the other family. May God give everyone peace 🙏🏾

Young people can really. break their parents hearts

U can hear 👂🏽 in this father’s voice that he is truly hurt by what his son did and that he truly hurts for the victims family! 💔 Very well spoken sir!

This father is so real. I feel his pain, his sincere remorse for what his son has done.😢😢😢😢 Not condoning his son @ all.💯💯

This man really feels bad for what his son did..but his son knew better ..

His son is going to have a lot of time to think about what happens when you take a life.

God bless this father and all those stricken by this horrid event.

Praying for all the families involved ..give them peace God🙏🏽

No parole. He took a life

It’s. Not ur fault sir can’t always blame the parents sometimes even when u do ur best they can still do something so crazy like this

This is so sad brought me to tears. So much hurt on both sides. I hope his son can redeem himself in some way and become a good citizen

Heartbreaking for everyone.

As a parent of a son murdered at the age of 22 in his 3rd year of college. His father words are falling on deaf ears.

Why do kid’s think that a gun is alway’s the answer it’s usually the first thing they think of and they usually always have one on them and all it does is ruin MANY MANY LIVES UNFORTUNATELY 😢 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

This father's hurt over what his son did. I'm going to be praying for both families. This is sad, so many black males going to prison, where did we go wrong as a person.

Praying for you brother!! And praying for the family of the victim!

In my opinion a plea deal was mercy on your son Elijah parents Will NEVER SEE OR HUG THEIR SON AGAIN BECAUSE YOUR SON PLAYED APART IN MURDERING HIM

Not exactly sure what the father’s statement was supposed to accomplish in a plea deal, but as a father, I understood what he was talking about.

This is so sad. I wish a lot of young people could see this before they commit or do stupid things

They hire people to cough in court it seem.

Because kids are scared to lose a fight... especially in front of other people or Banger's.. They won't tolerate it 😮

Guy coughing… we get it.

They were 18 & 19 when they committed the crime. Where did they get the guns and how? Why did they need to have those guns?

I respect what hes saying but how does he know he won't do it again. I just don't understand why so many young people are runining their lives and causing senseless suffering.🙏

Maturity and murder are two different things!!!!

Greet speech Dad. To the victim's family, that's all it is. A speech. To ask the court for mercy is a slap in the face. Just being honest. This was a senseless act. He shouldn't be given parole.

U don't feel that family pain Stop It There Son life over Because he's Dead.

This is a true statement. A man that is head of his house hold. A god fearing man. A good home farther figure. Come out to give such an impactful speech of asking for forgiveness for his son and mercy on his life. Lord Jesus Christ we need you. My deepest sympathies and condolences to the family and friends. ❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏

Not trying to take away from this man’s heartfelt message to the victim’s family but losing a sister, losing a mother pales in comparison to losing a child. When you lose a child, part of you die with them and you are never the same. Ever. Your life is pretty much ruined and you are just waiting on your own turn to die. It’s not the same. Praying for both families. Young people really need to understand two important things. Who you hang out with and spend most of your time with matters. Hang around with people who have zero goals, morals and self awareness in life, doesn’t matter what background you come from or who raised you, how much money or education your parents have-who you hang around will either lift you up or drag you down. Secondly what you do good and bad WILL impact others in some kind of way. We get to choose everyday and some mistakes might be able to be forgiven but never forgotten. Some mistakes we make we might never be able to come back from.

When he said they (suspects) were young, he should have mentioned that the young man that was murdered was young also.

What happened that a father wouldn’t know his own son? This father was so remorseful for his son’s actions. I pray for all involved.

the real racist in America just like the ones in a comment section post about this will never acknowledge that the father was there and well articulated.

Wow how do you think that the god of Abraham Isaac and of Jacob felt when he gave his only son.

Parents must start raising their kids better. Father is blaming his son's youth as an excuse for his murder. I raised a son as a single mom and turned out great. It was hard work but worth it. Youth is not an excuse for killing.

You think the judge cares? He took your son's life. I do not think he did it. None had a criminal record, cannot explained all 3 are guilty of a crime. As a father investigate who did it. My condolences to the families. ❤🎉 These kids did not strike me as criminals, read cops reports, they can be very corrupt. The judge is fed trash and sits there and eats it. We must investigate to have that assurance and peace.❤🎉

Asking for lenience. This father has no shame.

A sister's death compared to your son killing some one’s else’s son - child not even close sir .. he doesn’t deserve you standing up on his behalf you seem a decent guy

I mean, he definitely could've kept this to himself cause wth?! 🤦🏽‍♀️

Saying that you feel their pain or that you know or understand how it feels to lose a child because you have lost a brother or sister or parent or friend or pet or anything else is insulting and wrong , there is absolutely NOTHING like losing a child and unless it happens to you then you dont have a clue what the pain feels like .

Dad's gonna suffer every day knowing his boy is getting kissed. 😮😮😮😮😮😮

Man you can hear and sense the hurt in this man’s voice. Children really can disappoint! Praying for both families smh

This was just sad to watch. I remember this happening.