According to witnesses, [Ron Burling] began yelling at two prosecutors and vowed to "see you when I get out in 10 years." He also called them "(expletive) clowns."

Burling continued his tirade as sheriff's officers led him out of court. He reached down in an attempt to flip over a large public bench in the hallway, but was quickly subdued and brought to the ground. Burling then began clutching his chest, yelling "my heart, my heart," witnesses said.

Burling reacted with anger during his sentencing hearing last year, shouting something about "baby killers only getting three years" as he was led out of court by a parade of sheriff's officers.