Judge sentences Castro to life in prison , plus 1,000 years . Comment: The first police officer on the scene , Barbara Johnson , recalled for the court how she and another officer heard the pitter-patter of footsteps in a dark room where Knight and DeJesus were held . He swears he did n't beat the victims . Victim Michelle Knight reads impact statement to Castro .
Judge sentences Castro to life in prison , plus 1,000 years . Comment: He swears he did n't beat the victims . Victim Michelle Knight reads impact statement to Castro .