The only male victim in that room was Alex Schachter, so its confirmed now that's how he died vs. the original info I got which said he died from a shot to the torso. Copyright 2023 Local10.com is published by WPLG INC., a Berkshire Hathaway company. Carmen Schentrup via Broward County Schools Last September, Carmen was named one of 53 National Merit Scholarship Program semifinalists in the county. Dr. Frank Ochberg, a psychiatrist and expert on PTSD, worked with survivors after the Columbine shooting. I hope this isn't real. It was a new role for me, and I didnt like it. The Olivers later started a nonprofit organization called Change the Ref, a platform inspired by their son in part to educate and empower youth in the movement to end gun violence. The research fund in her name continues to grow . Israel called him "a phenomenal man" and "one of the greatest people I knew. This photo taken from Facebook shows an undated photo of Gina Montalto, a student at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla. Montalto was killed when former student Nikolas Cruz opened fire at the school Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018. "Everybody's been telling me it's survivor's guilt, but it's very real, and it's not going away anytime soon.". The shooting changed his relationship with his son, who was supposed to wait for Jaime and drive her home after school that day. Miller describes the days and weeks after the shooting as dark and painful. That's why her parents, Philip and April, started the Carmen Schentrup ALS Research Fund, also known as "Carmen's Dream," through the ALS Foundation. Tori Gonzalez, the girlfriend of Joaquin Oliver, said the two of them were soul mates. Rumors started spreading like wildfire that Carmen had been shot and was left in the building as other students were evacuated. May His divine embrace now hug you where we cannot. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. Broward Circuit Judge Elizabeth Scherer announced on Oct. 13 that a divided jury recommended life in prison without the possibility of parole as punishment for the Parkland school shooter on count 10 of first-degree murder. Gunfire had shattered the window in her door, spraying across Room 1213. Carmen, you are a bright, beautiful, young woman bursting into the world. Little did I know, my body was a newborn again. "Gina will be missed not only by her family, but by everyone whose life she touched. Dworet and classmate Helena Ramsey were killed in the assault. To this day, I still hear from many of them," Schulman said. I kept thinking about these kids who should not be experiencing this at all.. Joaquin Oliver, 17, (right), was a Venezuelan immigrant who came to the US with his family for a 'better future', Gina Montalto, 15, (left) was described as a 'light and joy'. Here is what we know about the victims: . And they said there would be a drill forthcoming of an active shooter. "Those first seven to 10 shots do rattle through my mind, and then as soon as that happens I start adding detail," Fischer said. Editor's note: Daily coverage of the Parkland trial is being provided to all readers as a public service. "Jaime will be forever 14, but it was not supposed to be that way," Fred Guttenberg added in court. I miss hearing his voice say 'Mom. Funeral Home Services for Carmen are being provided by Kraeer Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Coral Springs, Florida. What is unfathomable is Jaime took a bullet and is dead," he added, his voice trembling. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. Peter Wangs mother has four tattoos memorializing her 15-year-old son, one inked on Feb. 14 each year since he was killed. "And I sent my kid to school. Samantha Mayor was shot in the knee and appeared stable. The two spent much of their school days together, and Samantha told ABC News' "Nightline" that "going throughout my day without that, it's something that I have to get used to.". This Broke Me: Parkland Trial Reveals Depths of Families Sorrow, https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/05/us/parkland-shooting-trial-victims-families.html. Carmen was one of the school's 10 National Merit Scholar semifinalists She described in detail how one student, Nicholas Dworet, 17, had just excitedly answered a question she posed in class just moments before the chaos began. A photo of Meadow Pollack, one of the seventeen victims who was killed in the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, sits against a cross as part of a public memorial, in Parkland, Fla., Feb. 17, 2018. "Parkland happened because of a series of cascading, systemic failures, which . "It's very high energy," Boiko said of the. Carmen served as president of her acapella group. It came right through that glass panel and was just shooting everywhere, she testified. Its a love that looks right., During the car ride to the hospital, I prayed harder than Id ever prayed for Ryans heart to start beating again. Carmen was intelligent beyond her years. After 11 agonizing hours, it was confirmed at 2 a.m. on February 15, 2018, that she had passed away. Unfortunately, tragedy struck home and we were unable to celebrate the joyous occasion with her. At 17 years old, the enormity of the Feb. 14 rampage at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High is hard for her to grapple with. Would you like to react to this message? I didnt know what I was praying for, being completely ignorant to the consequences of an individual being deprived of oxygen for so long., I had never had a kid be a benchwarmer before. Nicholas Dworet was extremely passionate about swimming and was headed to the University of Indianapolis on an athletic scholarship, his family said. Carmen Schentrup ALS Research Fund honors Carmen Schentrup, who had planned to become a medical researcher and discover a cure for ALS. From Parkland families, parting words of grace and sorrow. Memories of Carmen Schentrup lying lifeless on the classroom floor torment De Oliveira. We were trying to hush each other, there was some whispering. Carmen was a National Merit Finalist in 2018 but never knew it because the news came the day. By submitting your email to receive this newsletter, you agree to our, Student Ben Wikander and teacher Ronit Reoven. Count 10 of 17 in the penalty phase is for the murder of Carmen Schentrup who Nikolas Cruz killed on Feb. 14, 2018, at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, according to Scherer. Maddy's father David was in Nashville during the shooting and said he felt like he was 'going out of my mind', when he heard the news of Maddy's injuries, calling it a miracle that she is alive. This whole fear, like set over me. This is it. Peter Wangs family no longer gathers for Chinese New Year. Jaime Guttenberg was a freshman who loved to dance. "She was probably one of the smallest on the team but the feistiest. Students tossed her a blanket, which she used as a tourniquet for him. I couldn't wait to see her achieve her dream of getting into the University of Florida and rooming with her cousin and living her best life. "She had the fire to fight.". Apparently Aaron Feis was shot twice with at least one shot being to the upper torso. "I never got to say goodbye to her," Loughran's friend, Mackenzie Mirsky, told WPLG. So I'm thinking that the moaning and heavy breathing in the 1213 video is actually Maddie since a bullet to the right temple would be near instant? According to 'Why Meadow Died' from Andrew Pollack, Cara Loughran was been shot prior to Meadow shielding her. They said their daughter dreamed of visiting Germany, so she taught herself the language. Gina always took great pride in her education. Alaina Petty was awarded the U.S. Army's Medal of Heroism after her death. Or some kind of a code red drill. The father and daughter say their whole family is in therapy to deal with the aftermath of the shooting and have even gotten a service dog for comfort. She dreamed of curing ALS after watching two people close to her suffer from the neurodegenerative disease . He was wearing his JROTC uniform when he was killed at school while trying to help classmates. She never got her braces off, said Meghan Petty, Alaina Pettys sister. No child should have to look down at a friend lying in a coffin and watch as their family kisses them goodbye. One juror cried when she called Joaquin her soul mate. And he didn't get the chance to," Friend said, noting that her teacher was lying on the floor. A Los Angeles judge on Thursday sentenced Harvey Weinstein to 16 years in prison after a jury convicted him of the 2013 rape and sexual assault of an Italian actor and model. After class, I walked with her halfway to her next class which unknowingly became her place of death later that day. The kids were on top of each other and hugging each other and holding each other, she told the jury. Teacher Juletta Matlock said she first thought the sounds outside her classroom were part of an active shooter drill. "I couldn't wait to teach her drive. Follow our live coverage of the decision in the Parkland shooting trial. "I moved my family to Parkland because it was an idyllic little community," Max Schachter wrote. The moans of the wounded. And it was such a relief that I for a long time could not be angry,' David said. #NeverAgain is to honor the 17 lives that have been lost and to make sure that no child is unjustly deprived of growth, learning, and safety while in school.. ", "Jaime was such a special kid. Instead, once Mr. Guttenberg learned of the gunfire, he told his son to flee. But, for the first time, jurors examined crime scene and autopsy photos of deceased students. Cruz, armed with an AR-15 semi-automatic rifle, then shot into her classroom, unleashing clouds of dust and debris, said Reoven, recalling how she peeked over her desk to survey the room when the volleys faded. In all, three bullets ripped through Maddy's abdomen, piercing her lung. "He was the epitome of what a hardworking husband and father should be. "She never got a chance to even truly live," her sister, Meghan Petty, said in court last year. Since they didn't do what was needed then, let the court get it right this time," Carmen Schentrup's mother, April Schentrup, wrote. "We were very much looking forward to having her join our community.". You are an amazing daughter, sister, and friend. I didnt know how to be the parent of a kid who didnt play. ", From left, Morgan Williams, Ivanna Paitan and Danielle Gilbert, all students in Ronit Reoven's psychology class. The precocious teenager was a National Merit Finalist, though she never knew it, as the award came the day after she was killed, her parents said. DATE: Monday, February 13, 2023. Dr. Iouri Boiko, a forensic pathologist with the Broward County Medical Examiners Office, performed the autopsy. Prosecutors left the viewing of the crime scene, an exceedingly rare and visceral occurrence in a criminal trial, for the last day of their nearly three-week presentation and rested their case. "I will never get to say goodbye to her," Meghan Petty, sister of 14-year-old Alaina Petty, said through tears. He was awarded the U.S. Army's Medal of Heroism after his death. Texts sometimes ping at 1 or 2 a.m. "Is anyone up?". Another witness, Logan Mitchell, testified that he used his jacket to bandage Maddy Wilford, who was shot three . 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"He would always tell his parents that when he grew up, he would buy them a house," his family said. Chris Hixon, the school's athletic director and head wrestling coach, died running toward the shooting. I knew I had to do something to try to help the kids who were injured, she said. Its the idealistic lovethe one that seems like the fairy tales we read as children. "We really didn't have down time for ourselves to sit in quiet for eight hours, to just stare at the clouds, to do whatever we needed to do to help ourselves to cope outside of school.". Youll be lucky if you wake up functioning. I couldnt feel from the neck down. There is no timeline for healing. ", Her dad offered to come pick her up, but she regained her composure: "I said, 'I'll be fine.'". September 27, 2022 at 3:00 a.m. EDT Robert Schentrup moved across the country to Washington state with his parents after his sister Carmen was killed in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. 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With several kids bleeding profusely, Reoven used a baby blanket to tie a tourniquet on one injured girl with the help of another student. She said she now wears the cross every day "and it gives me such strength.". Carmen Schentrup Schentrup was a 2017 National Merit Scholar semi-finalist, according to the Broward County Public School system. She dreamed of going to the prom,. "That's been really hard knowing that we were the very few who saw her in her final moments, and we couldn't do anything," said De Oliveira, 18. But now Maddy says the trauma has taken a toll on her life, leaving her less motivated to go to school or be involved with activities. "I miss his physical presence so much. There is an empty chair at our dining table. Carmen Schentrup, 16, was an accomplished musician who took all AP-level courses her senior year. Many Marjory Stoneman Douglas students arrived on campus Thursday wearing headphones and the burgundy #MSDStrong T-shirts that have become an emblem of the tragedy. The night no longer brings intimacy and comfort, said Debra Hixon, the wife of Chris Hixon, the schools athletic director, just the loudness of the silence., Her son Corey Hixon, who has Kabuki syndrome, a rare genetic disorder, said simply of his father: I miss him!, Some people were angry. Apparently Peter Wang was actually one of the first killed (in that group of 3 who were shot first) and actually didn't save anyone. I couldn't wait to see her have her first boyfriend, and yes, I had my dad speech all worked out for whoever that boy was gonna be.". [58] [59] Aaron Feis, an assistant football coach and security guard, was killed as he shielded two students. School Shooting Florida 5 Years. Like, I don't wanna die,' as she sat on her classroom floor. FILE - This 2017 photo made available by Phil Schentrup shows his daughter, Carmen Schentrup. "He would bring us food for all our tournaments and take care of us like we were his own children and just watch over us, let us learn about life lessons.". Their 16-year-old daughter, Carmen, was murdered. RE: Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Marjory Stoneman Douglas Remembrance Day. Satz again asked about the significance of the high-powered bullets. She described her son as humble, witty and great with children. That showed all the way to the end.". Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Shooting. "I said, 'Love you.' ", Laurie Thomas, the girls' soccer coach, said Alyssa Alhadeff was the "voice of our team. Carmen Schentrup, 16. The heart-rending testimonies concluded on Thursday after the jury toured the school building where the mass shooting took place. Carmen, who would have turned 17 on Feb. 21, had already been accepted to the University of Washington and aspired to work as a medical researcher. "When running out into the hallway, I step on glass, bullet shells, and blood. His mother, Annika Dworet, said in court in 2022 through tears, "We have an empty bedroom in our house. But Maddy has not let go of her dreams to become a doctor or her love of basketball. ABC News' Meredith Longo contributed to this report. A precocious 16-year-old girl ready to head to college and "change the world." 2. Get updates on developing stories as they happen with our free breaking news email alerts. "The improvement I witnessed from him was admirable and inspiring," Alexander Kaminsky, the school's director of bands, told the Sun Sentinel. Months after the shooting, Lori Alhadeff won a seat on the county's school board. [60] But then, our confusion became panic. De Oliveira shares her feelings on Twitter: "We were told to get up and run for our lives. "She led the team on and off the field.". On February 14, 2018, the 17 innocent lives of Alyssa Alhadeff, Scott Beigel, Martin Duque Anguiano, Nicholas Dworet, Aaron Feis, Jaime Guttenberg, Chris Hixon, Luke Hoyer, Cara Loughran, Gina Montalto . It was Valentines Day, the day of love. Joaquin Olivers mother cannot bear to join relatives for family celebrations because her son is gone. "He yelled from upstairs, 'Mom, thank you for my Valentine card and candy,'" she recalled in court last year. Frank DeAngelis, who was principal of Columbine the day of that shooting, suffers from PTSD and is still in therapy 19 years later. She had been shot three times and barely clung to life. ", West Point officials called Wang a "brave young man" and posthumously offered him admission "for his heroic actions.". As victim after victim spoke, many people in the courtroom gallery wept. Feb. 14, 2018, was the last morning Gena Hoyer had with her youngest child, her "precious Lukey bear," who loved basketball and chicken nuggets. Ten minutes before dismissal, the fire alarm rang for the second time that day. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and making others laugh. The judge will first hold a hearing without the jury to decide if defense lawyers can use a map of Mr. Cruzs brain as evidence of the effects of fetal alcohol syndrome. A jury of seven men and five . Bits of shattered glass crunched under their feet. In one unfinished English class assignment, a student had written: We go to school every day of the week and we take it all for granted. You are a gift from God and into His arms you return. Wang was buried in his uniform and his family was offered a keepsake medal. 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