Wow, it always amazes me that kids still love their fathers , even though they often brutalize, beat, and kill their mothers….sickening….

Something that really bugged me was that the defense was saying that he was a good father…he helped them cope with there mothers death..to me he is a horrible father he killed their mother when has that ever been seen as being a good father let alone a good role model.

I ALWAYS ENJOY YOUR LAST WORD go jami!! shirley,texas

I sit and listen to the defense talk about this criminal’s life and wanting him to be able to be paroled. It appalls me that they tend to minimize what Julie endured at the hands of Mark Jensen. He didn’t care how this would have an effect on his kids. How can anyone fight for him to be released some time in the future? He needs to be treated just like he treated his former wife. Without mercy.
I applaud the judge for his sentence and what he said before sentencing him. I feel for his children, however.
I also noticed that his current wife did not try to comfort the son that was there. She must be just as cold hearted as her criminal husband. I believe she knew what he planned to do.

I am happy and contented of Mark Jensen’s sentence a life in prison without parole! He deserves this.

Jensen got just what he deserved !

Again, I say, what a truly sad situation for David and Douglas Jensen. However, I do think Judge Schroeder made the right decision, Life in Prison without the possibility of Parole. I totally disagree with Mr. Albee stating that David and Douglas are the only victims, although they are the most important victims. Because of Mark Jensen’s actions there are many victims. I define victim as to be affected, harmed or deceived by someone. This is exactly what Mark Jensen did to the people who truly loved Julie Jensen i.e. her children, brothers, and other family and friends. They too are victims.

According to the evidence presented in this case, Mr. Jensen maliciously tortured Mrs. Jensen for many years. No one should die in this manner at the hands of anyone. This type of behavior is unacceptable. Mr. Jensen does need to be removed from society. I surely hope he is able to undergo extensive psychological (probably psychiatric) counseling on a daily basis while in prison. Once he undergoes this much needed counseling, then maybe he will love his children enough to tell them the truth. Mr. Jensen should also encourage his boys to develop a positive relationship with Mrs. Jensen’s (Julie) family.

Justice has prevailed. Jensen heard the truth being spoken by his wife’s brothers and the judge. He has no shame or remorse and now he has the rest of his life to think about what he did. He deserved no mercy and got none. His son has now heard the comments about what he did and unfortunately will have to think about this the rest of his life. But his mother’s memory needs to be restored. Where will Jensen be on the scale of evil?

I believe Mark Jenson got just what he deserved. A lifetime in prison with no chance of parole. Because he gave his children the same sentence. A lifetime without their mother and the fact that he has brainwashed them into believing that she did not love them and comitted suicide.

FINALLY…something wiped that smug, arrogant smirk off of Mark Jensen’s face. Life without parole….YEY!!! Right verdict, right sentence.

Was it just me or did anyone notice the reaction or rather the lack of reaction of the “new” Mrs. Jensen during the sentencing of her husband? Seems to me she looked quite “proud” sitting in the galley, where I would be quite upset at losing my husband for the rest of my life to prison. Guess they really are a perfect match.

I am not sure those were Davids words that were read . They sound more like Mark and Kellys words. Such as “birth mother”. After all they (Kelly and Mark had ten years to “poison” the boys memory of their mother. In other words brainwash them .

THEY ALL HAVE THE SAME BEHAVIORS. I hope Cutts gets life in prison, death is too easy. He is another one that deserves to suffer. I won in one way, I finally left only because I had gone to so many therapists. He was afraid because everyone knew about my nut. He died finally 3 years ago, and I still live with the destruction of that one psycho. Please tell the judge there are a lot of Marks out there and they are such cowards, even their closest friends don’t know how deranged they are. thanks for listening, Louise

Jensen boys referring to your beloved mother as ‘birth mother’ how dare you. You will live to regret this statement…you will eventually mature and look at the evidence with un-biased eyes. You will learn the truth. Your beloved mother was murdered because your father was through with her and wanted to live the rest of his life…(or until he tired of her) with his new girlfriend!!! I feel so badly for you two, how robbed your both were because your father was a selfish animal.

my wife got me watching this case. AND BEING A MAN i thought maybe he was set up. but as each piece of evidence came forward my mind started, to go whoops I think he did it. OK WE KNOW there will be a appeal on the letter.Well news to the defense that letter said allot but not as much as the principles testimony and that picture of Julies face in that pillow AND this man says guilty. life in prison if thats all we got bye bye MARK. CHANGED MIND CT from TX.

Jamie, Why didn’t you ask Marks wonderful friends what they thought abut his affair with Kelly? Did it surprise his friends? Do they think he was justified to have an affair and bring Kelly into his life so quickly?

This is pretty bad. But we don’t know if there was something with his mother that warranted his defense for his father. I think there is more to it than what is currently stated…nevertheless it was a heinous crime

If you thought someone were trying to poison you - why would you stay with him? Would you risk your life and your children’s destruction because you think someone is trying to poison you. A sane and rational person would leave - which she choose not to do. It makes you wonder if she really did poison herself.

My heart goes out to the Jensen kids who have lost their mum in the most brutal way, only to lose their dad to the wheel of justice… This is one circumstance where justice ought to be tampered with mercy. The kids may never ever know real parental love all through the rest of their lives. A pity

The perfect outcome!!! To the Family of Julie Jensen - My heart aches for all of you. Looking at the photos of your sister spoke clearly of what a loving person she was. Her eyes portrayed that distinctively! I can understand why she stayed in her home. I had encountered the same kind of emotional abuse in a previous marriage. Keep the faith. Time and maturity will help her sons learn the truth about their father.
Your sister truly demonstrated the meaning of a loving mother by sticking it out to the very end.

Who was the guy that the judge was yelling at and who had to leave the courtroom at this sentencing session today?

I think that Mark Jensen deserved the death penalty. He made Julie suffer so much pain.And it was very sad to hear that the children consider Julie just their biological mother .She’s probably up in heaven wondering what did Mark do to her boys.I hope that Mark doesn’t have a good day for the rest of his LIFE.

I agree with the verdict completely. What was that OUTBURST with judge on that guy in the courtroom? Anyone know?

BTW, the Tru Tv hours suck!

Assuming Mark’s friends condone adultery because they are loyal is a ridiculous assumption. Assuming they think an affair is justified so quickly after Julie’s death is an error in logical thinking. That’s like saying all apples are fruits, therefore all fruits must be apples……you are assuming that just because a lifelong friend is a loyal supporter that they can’t be equally upset by this case. My understanding is (and YES! I was in the courtroom) that Mark’s friends are also Julie’s friends and are devastated by her death and the findings after her death.

And if Mark’s sons did ask for help in writing a letter to the Judge, for Gods Sakes, SO WHAT!!! I can’t imagine a more appropriate time to ask for help. The poor kids just want their father spared, that’s hardly a crime. Let’s not put them on trial here, too!

One last comment, this case if fresh and new to many bloggers and TV viewers and therefore continually shocking. The Jensen’s and Kelly have been dealing with this for years and years and years. I believe they are not showing emotion outwardly in public because they have cried for so many years they are literally exhausted and the flat affects are simply a way to cope through this nightmare.

And for those of you who want to know….YES! I’m a licensed mental health professional. I’m not here to tout Mark’s innocence, but remind you there are several people including friends, family, and relatives who have been significantly impacted for a lifetime and that won’t change simply because you may be taking a brief blip at your screen prior to moving on to the next trial in which you’ll, once again, play judge and jury.

May Julie AND Mark’s family find peace.

Many people like me are curious about the guy who was thrown out. If anyone knows, please leave a comment. Thanks.

Mark Jensen is very fortunate not to get the same punishment as Julie! I agree with many opinions that Kelly Jensen is as guilty as her pervert husband. The idea of her raising Julie’s sons breaks my heart! With her and Mark influencing them, I fear they have little chance to become stable, productive young men.

To Ana, the man how left/kicked out of the courtroom was a relative of Mark. He was also seen in Elkhorn during the trial.

I think the worst crime Mark did after the murder was to brain wash those two little boys. He filled their innocent minds with all that talk about how crazy their Mom was. He deserves a lot more than life in prison. Feed him some anti-freeze and let him suffer for three days.
He tortured that woman for 8 years until she had no self esteem at all. I have seen it many times with abused women and children. I think she was in huge denial and that’s why she didn’t leave. She just couldn’t believe he would actually do it. She just thought it was more psychological torture. He gaslighted her and she didn’t know what was real anymore.
You do a great job and it’s always a pleasure to see you on in session.
Denise McIntyre, RN

I love all the correspondents who give us this addictive tv. Please run longer during the day I only watch while your on the air I dont like the other programming I just need my trials.

Thank You !