VERDICT: Border Patrol Serial Killer Trial | TX v. Juan David Ortiz

#Verdict: The jury has reached a verdict in TX v. Juan David Ortiz, the former Border Patrol agent accused of being a serial killer in Laredo, TX. Was justice served?

Ortiz was found guilty of the capital murders of Melissa Ramirez, Claudine Anne Luera, Griselda Cantu and Janelle Ortiz in September 2018. Members of the victim's family gave victim impact statements following the verdict.

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[sherrygKMA]

I so appreciate this court coming to a verdict, sentencing and allowing victim statements on the same day. This SOB had a really bad day. 🎉

[scor]

The victim impact statements broke me. Joey Cantù’s statement moved me. I’m sending the families all my love.

[melb]

Vinnie Politan thank you for airing this trial even though much of it was bilingual, you took the time to break the news that he’s been found guilty !! Thank you

[MadnSalty]

I like the way this court gets right to business. No time wasted. Collect the trash and throw him away!

[sghaua]

So disrespectful and annoying @courtTV to cut to commercials in the middle of impact statements🤨

[unctdawmain]

Ortiz had an intense stare throughout the trial. I have never seen a defendant look that way and it was consistent.

[Jazz]

My heart goes out to these families. This monster is heartless.

[jadesa]

Melissa's mom said ' your children will always be the children of a murderer " 😳😳😳 DAYUM ! Pow! 💥Get 'um momma 💥

[MedicRN]

The point of the appeal? I know he's deserving of that under the Constitution, but does he think he's innocent? He's absolutely evil!

[tiffanynicole]

The “cha Ching” from the prosecution table after the guilty verdict, I felt that 😅

[eskylover]

What is the purpose of polling the jury ? And i was disappointed in how the sentence was announced

[EllaDan]

To listen to that mom, speaking her heart full of pain....I'm in tears. 😢😢

[yvettemoreel]

The statements were powerful. He is a coward

[angieb]

These are the most forgiving people. No way in hell would I be able to tell him I forgive you. The Christian in me ain't that Christian I guess.

[renecantu]

I love criminal law, I’ve been a prosecutor and now a defense attorney, but this was a horrible case, I’m from this community and this guy did “enormous “ damage to so many people, and violated his duty as a border patrol agent. I pray 🙏 that all families of the victims be able to find peace in due time.

[FEWGEE]

I know you should never judge a book by it's cover, but he looks like a stone cold killer if ever I saw one. Chilling.

[Discernin]

Thank you Court TV for covering this trial from the beginning. You gave us uninterrupted coverage daily w/this trial.
Julia Janë you brought us front row coverage and you, Vinnie & Judge Ashley dropping in the chat & answering questions was absolutely amazing. You are my favorite channel. You truly want Justice for Victims and I am privileged to be a “Courtie” ☕️🤍

[maryfitzpatrick]

Thank you prosecution, witnesses, jury for bringing this to a sensible result. Cannot yet bring myself to witness victim statements, but I will. Their pain deserves to be heard as well. 🎉

[caninecodependent]

I have so so much trouble with the lack of care or emotion he exhibits. They are crying out about the life changing pain they have to live with and he offers no sign of remorse. I am equally as disturbed by the callous look on the defense attorney's face.