Dr. Jitmoud added that it was important to forgive him because 'forgiveness is the greatest gift of charity in Islam'.
Salahuddin Jitmoud was murdered two years ago, while delivering pizza
His speech went to far as to move the judge, who wiped away a tear before calling a recess.
When court resumed, Relford's mother took the stand and described how her son had a great childhood but descended into drug abuse as a teen.
'I take total, full responsibility for the loss of your beautiful son,' Relford's mother told Dr. Jitmoud. 'I am deeply sorry for your loss. I am shocked at your forgiveness.'
Eventually, Relford himself apologized for what happened.
'I'm sorry about what happened that day,' Relford said. 'I do applaud you because it takes a powerful man to know that someone has hurt them and to get up there and say what you just said. I can't imagine the hurt, the pain. There's nothing I can do ... I thank you for your forgiveness.'
Later, Dr. Jitmoud went to shake Relford's hand, and the two ended up locked in an embrace, with other members of the two families coming around to join in.
Two others were originally arrested along with Relford for the murder, b
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