The Milwaukee man convicted of killing six and injuring dozens of others after driving through the Waukesha Christmas Parade on Nov. 21, 2021 will spend the rest of his life behind bars.
Darrell Brooks, 40, was sentenced to six consecutive life sentences without parole, plus 762.5 years on Wednesday, Nov. 16. “Frankly, you deserve it,” Waukesha County Judge Jennifer Dorow expressed to Brooks.
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Judge Dorow broke down in tears as she delivered more than two hours of sentencing remarks. “It’s hard not to think about what I watched and not have this reaction. Those were images that frankly kept me up at night. That I saw over and over and over,” Dorow said.
Judge Dorow said the “overwhelming” amount of evidence and “brave” testimony against Brooks helped her decide a proper sentencing.
“Despite all of the impact and carnage, many people talked about forgiveness, brokenness, sorrow, anger, hatred, regret. A lot of emotions. Frankly, no emotions shown by Mr. Brooks,” Dorow said.
Dorow called Brooks a “lifelong criminal” who never showed remorse for his actions or empathy for the victims. “I waited patiently for an apology, a true apology. I didn’t get it,” Dorow said. “Some people unfortunately choose a path of evil, and I think Mr. Brooks, you are one of those such persons.”
Ultimately, Judge Dorow said there was a need to protect the community from the man who caused carnage and mayhem on unexpecting victims.
“Mr. Brooks no one is safe from you. This community can only be safe if you are behind bars for the rest of your life,” Dorow said.
Dorow said justice was served on Wednesday.