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Judge Michael Russo talks to Castro to make sure he is aware of his rights. 
Ariel Castro enters the courtroom to learn his punishment for holding 3 women, Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight captive for 10 years. 
Packed courtroom for Ariel Castro's sentencing August 1, 2013 
A model of Ariel Castro’s home was brought to the sentencing on Aug. 1, 2013.) 
Reserved seating in court for witnesses. 
(A model of Ariel Castro's home was brought to the sentencing on Aug. 1, 2013.) 
The courtroom where Ariel Castro will learn his punishment. 
Dr. Gerald Maloney, a doctor at MetroHealth Medical Center testifies during Ariel Castro's sentencing. 
Officer Barbara Johnson with the Second District of the Cleveland Division of Police takes the stand in Ariel Castro's sentencing. 
Detective Andrew Harasimchuk with the Cleveland Division of Police Sex Crimes/Child Abuse Unit takes the stand in Ariel Castro's sentencing. 
Evidence in the Ariel Castro case 
Joshua Barr of BCI takes the stand. He’s a forensic scientist. 
Joshua Barr of BCI takes the stand in Ariel Castro's sentencing. 
Special Agent Andrew Burke with the Cleveland Division of the FBI takes the stand. 
Burke says the model was created by the FBI by taking measurements from the scene of Castro’s house using a surveyor’s measurement tool then constructed house to scale. 
Front door was wired with alarm clocks to essentially create an alarm system. A white wire went from the front alarm contraption to the back door, where there was a contact switch to activate the front alarm, 
A porch swing in front of the steps acted as an obstacle at Ariel Castro's home. 
A photo of Castro’s only bathroom was shown. 
Investigation showed Amanda Berry and her daughter spent most of their time in this room inside Castro’s home. 
Colored pictures inside Berry’s room. 
Burke says this chain was found in Knight and DeJesus’ room. 
Burke says this chain was found in Knight and DeJesus’ room. 
Burke says victims were restrained to a pole in the basement at various times. 
Burke says a significant amount of cash was stashed in a washing machine. Investigators were directed there by Ariel Castro. 
In a letter written by Castro, he talks about his conduct. In it, he describes himself as a sexual predator, Burke confirms. 
Burke: In a limited number of times victims were allowed outside but had to wear helmets or wigs as a disguise. 
One of many helmets taken from Ariel Castro's home 
In a letter written by Castro, he talks about his conduct. In it, he describes himself as a sexual predator, Burke confirms. 
Amanda Berry 
Gina DeJesus 
Dr. Greg Saathoff calls the captivity “complete and comprehensive,” describing the control Castro maintained. 
Dr. Frank Ochberg takes the stand in Ariel Castro's sentencing 
Defense notes Saathoff never interviewed Castro or the victims. 
Castro said after he separated from his wife he was single for about five years, during which time he touched himself and looked at porn. 
Inspectors at Ariel Castro's home 8/1/13 
Inspectors at Ariel Castro's home 8/1/13 
Inspectors at Ariel Castro's home 8/1/13 
Inspectors at Ariel Castro's home 8/1/13
Ariel Castro will never get out of prison alive. He will be sentenced later today for holding Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight captive for 10 years.