Thoams Strenko holds a picture of his son Michael Strenko, one of Charles Cullen's victims.
(Ed Murray/The Star Ledger)

The scene in the courtroom.
(Matt Rainey/The Star Ledger)

Killer nurse Charles Cullen during his sentencing.

Claire Hardgrove holds up a photograph of her son Christopher, one of Cullen victims,
in his casket, as she shouts for Cullen to look up at the photo.
(Matt Rainey/The Star Ledger)

Janece Strickland looks over at a photograph of her father James Strickland
as she delivers her victim impact statement.
(Matt Rainey/The Star Ledger)

Melissa Strenko is comforted by her mother Mary as they and Thomas (obscurred) deliver
their victim impact statement. The Strenko's son Michael was one of Cullen's victims.
(Matt Rainey/The Star Ledger)

Charles Cullen is sworn at his sentencing.
(Matt Rainey/The Star Ledger)

The scene in the cortroom.
(Matt Rainey/The Star Ledger)

Somerset County Superior Court Judge Paul W. Armstrong during the sentencing.
(Matt Rainey/The Star Ledger)

Killer nurse Charles Cullen during his sentencing.
(Matt Rainey/The Star Ledger)

Charles Cullen stands before Judge Paul W. Armstrong in court.
(Matt Rainey/The Star Ledger)

Killer nurse Charles Cullen stands before Judge Paul W. Armstrong during sentencing.
(Matt Rainey/The Star Ledger)

Charles Cullen during the sentencing.
(Matt Rainey/The Star Ledger)

After his sentencing, killer nurse Charles Cullen turns to be handcuffed.
(Matt Rainey/The Star Ledger)

Killer nurse Charles Cullen is led out of court after sentencing.
(Matt Rainey/The Star Ledger)