Emotional victim impact statements filled the Clay County courtroom Friday as family members and loved ones of slain North Kansas City Police Officer Daniel Vasquez shared memories and described their profound loss during the penalty phase of Joshua Rocha’s murder trial.
Family of Officer Daniel Vasquez gives emotional testimony at Joshua Rocha murder trial
I sat three rows behind Officer Vasquez’s family as they delivered their victim impact statements.
A judge’s ruling prevented KSHB 41 from recording audio during any of the court proceedings.
But the emotional weight of their words was unmistakable…