Florida killer interrupts his victim's grieving mother during sentencing hearing: 'You are full of it'

By Jared Feldschreiber
Florida killer interrupts his victim's grieving mother during sentencing hearing: 'You are full of it'
Bursey Armstrong was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Olivia Young's daughter, Tasheka Young, who was also the mother of his children. Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office

During a sentencing hearing on Thursday, the man convicted of killing a Jacksonville radio host and her unborn child coldly interrupted the victim's grieving mother during her impact statement, declaring, "You are full of it".

Olivia Young gave a heartbreaking address to the courtroom before Bursey Armstrong was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of her daughter, Tasheka Young, who was also the mother of his children.

She was, according to the arrest warrant, the one to find Tasheka Young bloodied and motionless while the victim's 1-year-old and 3-year-old children were inside the home.

"I tragically lost my child on July 23, 2022, and now I raise my two grandchildren as my own," Young mourned in her address to the court. "Through the love and the grace of God..."

"You are full of it," Armstrong cut in, according to First Coast News.

"I am also thankful to have the love and support of family, my church members, my friends and my neighbors," Young continued, but Armstrong interrupted again.

"There is no love in you," he said.

Judge Tatiana Salvador then demanded order in the courtroom.

"Excuse me, we're going to do this in order... If you wish to address the court, I will absolutely give you your opportunity, but right now we are hearing from Ms. Young," Salvador said.

Armstrong declined to address the courtroom before his sentencing.

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