Warning: This article discusses the Christchurch mosque attack.
Victims and families of the Christchurch mosque attacks found out on Wednesday that the gunman doesn't intend to speak in court, leaving some disappointed.
They have been giving statements in Christchurch High Court this week as Brenton Tarrant is sentenced on 51 murder charges, 40 attempted murders, and a terrorism charge.
Temel Atacocugu was shot nine times in the attack and had further surgery only on Tuesday.
He wanted to hear the terrorist speak in court.
"I'd like to know what he's going to say after all what he's heard from the victims."
Survivor Abdul Aziz said he just wanted an explanation from Tarrant.
"I just want to know how cowardly he could get to go and kill somebody in the place of worship which is a peaceful place."
Many of the victims were desperate for any signs of remorse from the mass murderer, even an apology.
But others, including Sara Qasam, don't care.
"He doesn't exist to me, so I really couldn't care less for what he says," Qasam said.
After Tarrant fired his lawyers there was concern he would use the court as a platform for hate speech.
On the third day of the sentencing hearing, the Judge asked Tarrant what his intentions were.
He said he did not intend to speak, but had asked the stand-by counsel to say something on his behalf.
Tarrant will be handed down his sentence on Thursday, with many victims requesting Justice Mander to make a ruling - the first in New Zealand of life in jail with no parole.
"We want him to never see light, to die in the jail," said Mustafa Boztas.
The victims are looking forward to making sure Tarrant pays for the shooting.
"The only person that's going to fall is him - to his knees," said Ahad Nabi.
