In a dramatic courtroom moment in Cleveland, Van Terry, the father of murder victim Shirellda Terry, lunged at serial killer Michael Madison just minutes after Madison was sentenced to death.
Terry had been addressing the court, speaking about the pain of losing his daughter. “We’re supposed to forgive this clown who took my child,” he said emotionally. Moments later, he turned, charged Madison, and leapt over a table in an attempt to attack him.
Court officers quickly restrained Terry. The emotional outburst underscored the deep pain left in the wake of Madison’s crimes.
