As He's Sentenced To Life Without Parole, Ariel Castro Declares He's 'Not A Monster' -- So, How Does He Explain This?
Aug. 1 2013, Published 11:28 a.m. ET
Ariel Castro in court
Ariel Castro, 53, listens to his attorney Craig Weintraub during Castro's sentencing on kidnapping, rape and murder in Cleveland, Ohio August 1, 2013.
Ariel Castro in court
Ariel Castro, 53, listens to his attorney Craig Weintraub during Castro's sentencing on kidnapping, rape and murder in Cleveland, Ohio August 1, 2013.
Ariel Castro in court
Ariel Castro, 53, listens to his attorney Craig Weintraub during Castro's sentencing on kidnapping, rape and murder in Cleveland, Ohio August 1, 2013.
Ariel Castro in court
A model of the home of Ariel Castro is displayed in the court room during the sentencing of Castro on charges including rape, kidnapping and murder in Cleveland, Ohio August 1, 2013
Ariel Castro in court
A model of the home of Ariel Castro is displayed in the court room during the sentencing of Castro on charges including rape, kidnapping and murder in Cleveland, Ohio August 1, 2013
Ariel Castro's home
Chains used to hold Amanda Berry, Michelle Knight and Gina DeJesus captive.
Ariel Castro's home
Chains in the hallway.
Ariel Castro's home
Chains in the hallway.
Ariel Castro's home
A motorcycle helmet that the girls were forced to wear while Ariel Castro tortured them.
Ariel Castro's home
Ariel Castro's home
The house of horrors where Ariel Castro kept Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight.
Ariel Castro's home
The house of horrors where Ariel Castro kept Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight.
Ariel Castro's home
Shocking images of Ariel Castro's home where he held the three women captive.
Ariel Castro's home
Shocking images of Ariel Castro's home where he held the three women captive.
Ariel Castro's home
Inside Ariel Castro's home where Michelle Knight, Amanda Berry and Gina DeJesus were held for years.
Ariel Castro's home
Inside Ariel Castro's home where Michelle Knight, Amanda Berry and Gina DeJesus were held for years.
Ariel Castro's home
Chains that were used by Ariel Castro to hold the three women.
Ariel Castro's home
Chains that were used by Ariel Castro to hold the three women.
Ariel Castro's attorney Craig Weintraub
Ariel Castro's attorney Craig Weintraub holds an emergency room photo of Michelle Knight that was taken on the day of her escape.
Michelle Knight
A photo of Michelle Knight that was taken on the day of her escape.
Gina DeJesus
Gina DeJesus after being rescued.
Gina DeJesus
Gina DeJesus after being rescued.
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Amanda Berry
Amanda Berry after being rescued.
Amanda Berry
Amanda Berry after being rescued.
Judge Michael J. Russo
Judge Michael J. Russo during the sentencing of accused kidnapper Ariel Castro at a court hearing in Cleveland, Ohio August 1, 2013.
Michelle Knight
Michelle Knight reads statements while supported by her attorney (L) and friend as her accused assailant Ariel Castro (R) sits in the courtroom during Castros sentencing of kidnapping, rape and murder in Cleveland, Ohio August 1, 2013.
Michelle Knight
Michelle Knight, one of the three kidnapped women, reads her statements during the sentencing of her accused kidnapper Ariel Castro at a court hearing in Cleveland, Ohio August 1, 2013.
Michelle Knight
Michelle Knight, one of the three kidnapped women, reads her statements during the sentencing of her accused kidnapper Ariel Castro at a court hearing in Cleveland, Ohio August 1, 2013.
