Everyone seems to be binging on documentaries about real-life horror stories. But did you know that Northeast Ohio has been home to many serial killers?
Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Judge Nancy McDonnell declined to clear the courtroom, and after about a 15-minute delay, the hearing continued.
McDonnell accepted a jury s recommendation that Madison, 38, receive the death penalty. She could have instead chosen to sentence Madison to life in prison without parole. McDonnell said the horrific nature of Madison s crimes far outweighed evidence presented to spare him, including an abusive and chaotic childhood.
The same jury convicted Madison last month of multiple counts of aggravated murder and kidnapping.
Madison didn t make any statements during Thursday s hearing except to answer questions posed by the judge. Defense attorney David Grant declined to comment after the hearing.