Samuel Dieteman
Live from the courtroom: Wrapping up his lengthy public murder confession, Samuel Dieteman talked about the great psychological strain and regret that his killing spree left with him. Some days, he said, he is filled with guilt and longs to die. Other days, he finds a reason to stay alive.
“It just depends what my mental focus is that day,” Dieteman said. “If I lay around basically feeling sorry for myself and think about everything I did in 2006, it’s like, hurry up and give me the needle. I do deserve to die for what I did.”
Other days, Dieteman, a father of two, said he remembers his children “and I think maybe there is something good I can do in the future.”
After more than four days of testimony, the 33-year-old will take the stand again tomorrow morning for a few final questions, which were submitted in writing by jurors. Then the star witness in the trial against Serial Shooter suspect Dale Hausner will likely be finished answering questions for the remainder of the trial.