Christopher Jones, a former University of Virginia student, has been sentenced to five life terms in prison for the 2022 shooting that resulted in the deaths of three football players. The judge handed down the maximum sentence amid testimonies highlighting the psychological struggles faced by Jones, including paranoia and a troubled childhood. Survivors and family members of the victims expressed their pain and sought justice during the emotionally charged sentencing hearings. In addition to the life sentences, Jones received an extra 23 years. The trial revealed harrowing details from witnesses and experts on the effects of abuse and mental illness, culminating in a verdict that aims to ensure he will not harm anyone again.