Man accused of shooting ATV rider sentenced to life

The big story at 5.30, a devoted father, brother, and son murdered while riding an ATV in Winter Garden. Nearly two years ago, a neighbor's anger over noise turned deadly when he decided to take matters in his own hands, shooting and killing Jakeem Williams. Today, the shooter learned he'll be spending the rest of his life in prison for murder. Marie Edinger was in the courtroom as the victim's family heard the final verdict. It would be difficult to overstate how unusual this hearing was. And the main source of that was the derision Hensel seemed to show for the court and for his victim's family members. As for those family members, a judge at first said they were not allowed to do any name calling, but then she wound up allowing it anyway. The family was also allowed to show pictures as part of their victim impact statements, which is atypical as well. Even the state prosecutor said he has never seen anything like this. You are a scum. You are a murderer. February 20th of 2025, then 57-year-old Ralph Hensel got upset about people riding ATVs through a grassy area in his apartment complex. In court, the prosecution played surveillance video they say shows Hensel grabbing his gun, then walking across the courtyard to lie in wait until 32-year-old Jakeem Williams eventually drives over and stops nearby. Hensel shot him twice in the back of the head Every hug, every kiss, and every time he was able to be able to tuck his children in the bed, you took that from him. Williams was a father of three. Deshawn is now seven years old. Josiah is six. Jakeem Jr. is two, but was just 11 months old when Hensel shot their father. The children's mother says they are the greatest victims in all of this. They have been sentenced to a lifetime without him. So why should the person responsible for taking his life be given the opportunity for freedom? Hensel was originally indicted for first-degree murder. A grand jury said it was premeditated. But he asked for the minimum sentence of 25 years when he pleaded to second-degree murder. I plan on dying. A judge agreed, Hensel will spend the rest of his life in prison without the possibility of parole. Justice for my son, justice for the Williams family says this is not over. They're still looking at a case against the apartment complex and its manager seeing if they might share any blame in Orlando. Marie Edinger Fox 35 news.