Here are five of the most dramatic moments from a day in the Pike County Common Pleas Court, where three defendants were sentenced and one sat for a hearing.

The ultimate sentence was a shock to the state, defense, gallery, and other court-watchers alike — and prompted audible tears in the courtroom. The post Judge ignores Pike County Massacre plea deal for ‘spawn of Satan’ killer as victims’ families storm out of courtroom in the middle of sentencing hearing first appeared on Law & Crime.