Judge Derek Pulan: in 20 plus years on the bench the crime is the "most violent, senseless, most disturbing I have ever witnessed."
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Back after lengthy recess by judge. Sentencing resumes. Judge says Baum's childhood was tragic. acknowledge had troubled life as teen.
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Baum continues talking ... he says he is "not a monster" and was an "easy target" for someone to pin the murders on him. AGAIN SAYS "I didn't kill them. I wouldn't have killed them." @abc4utah#Utahcrime@UCSO
Prosecutor recommends life in prison without parole for Baum who lived a life of violence. shot someone when he was 8 yrs old; threatened others w gun. @abc4utah#Utahcrime@UCCP_UDOH
Riley's father, Bill Powell says its well known that Baum "doesn't belong in society" Recommends he spend the rest of his life in prison, @abc4utah#Utahcrime@UCSO