NewsChannel5 reporter Bob Jones is covering the sentencing phase of the case involving Cleveland firefighter Terrance Hough. Last week, he was found guilty of shooting three people on Sky Lane Drive on July 4, 2007. Read his blog here:

5 p.m.

Hough took the stand following a break and read a statement before the jury. Among other things said in the statement, Hough apologized to his own family, to his fellow Cleveland firefighters, to the community, and to his victims' families.

During his time on the stand, Hough never said why he killed those people and he never said he snapped. He also never begged the jury to spare his life.

Hough's statement was the last thing heard by jurors before court wrapped up for the day. Closing arguments will be given Thursday morning before the case is turned over to the jury.

4:08 p.m.

Hough will make a statement from the witness chair in about 10 minutes.

The statement will be three to five minute in length.

It will be the last thing the jury will hear today.

Closing arguements will take place tomorrow.

3:36 p.m.

Under cross examination, the doctor said there was no documentaion that Hough suffered from depression before the shootings.

Still, the doctor believes Hough was depressed before the murders based on the doctor's interviews with Hough's family.

The doctor said five family members described Hough as having symptoms of depression.

The doctor said Hough never sought any psychological help before the shootings.

3:07 p.m.

Dr. Karpawich believes Hough is now suffering from a major depressive disorder.

2:32 p.m.

The defense called Dr. James Karpawich.

He is a clinical psychologist.

2:20 p.m.

The defense called Dr. Rebecca Schlachet, a psychiatrist, to testify.

Dr. Schlachet examined Hough at the county jail.

The doctor said Hough was quite anxious and very overwhelmed.

She prescribed Hough medications for his depression and anxiety.

She said Hough had "an adjustment mood disorder" brought on by the stress of the murders and being away from his family.

She considered that Hough suffered from Bi-polar disorder, but she never diagnosed him as having it.

12:10 p.m.

The judge called for a recess.

Lunch break until 1:30.

Terrance Hough is expected to make a statement to the jury in the afternoon.

12:02 p.m.

Firefighter Phillip Mark Leslie is on the stand.

He worked with Hough.

Leslie described Hough as "a very stable, well adjusted guy."

Under cross-examination, Leslie testified he offered his services to the defense to be a character witness for Terrance Hough.

He said he can't endorse what Hough did when he committed the murders, but Leslie said Hough is still his friend.

11:52 a.m.

Hogan also testified that Hough, as a firefighter, has treated gunshot victims.

Hough has stopped the bleeding of shooting victims, given them oxygen and stabilized them.

11:48 a.m.

The next witness for the defense is another firefitgher, Lt. James Hogan.

He is a friend of Terrance Hough.

Hogan described Hough as a good guy and he always did what was asked of him.

Hogan said he would always want Hough by his side at a fire.

Hogan said he did not talk with Hough about Hough's neighbors.

11:40 a.m.

Madden said Hough did not get along with his neighbors and Hough talked about his problems with the neighbors while he worked at the fire station.

11:34 a.m.

Another firefighter just took the stand.

His name is Captain Gerald Madden.

Madden said he has known Hough since 1995.

Madden said Hough was a real good, aggressive firefighter.

Madden said Hough was a good man at the station.

Madden said Hough was a very intense individual.

Madden said he was shocked when he heard about a firefighter involved in the shootings.

When he saw the story on the news he said "Oh my God, that's Terry."

11:20 a.m.

Walters said he has talked about the murders with Hough during confession and during casual confession.

The defense asked Walers what Hough said about committing the murders.

The prosection objected and the judge sustained the objection, so we did not get to hear the answer to that question.

The priest said that Hough was "one of his favoite people" despite the crimes he committed.

The priest said he will keep in touch wih Hough.

11:08 a.m. The defense called Neil Walters to the stand.

He's a catholic priest.

He's also a chaplain at the Cuyahoga County Jail.

Walters met Terry when he was first admitted to the jail and they've met weekly ever since.

Walters says he has talked with Terry about the case, his family and the fire department.

Walters said Hough is polite, eloquent and very well liked at the jail.

10:55 a.m.

The prosecution is cross examing Dr. West.

The doctor said Hough does not meet diagnostic criteira to be bi-polar.

Dr. West said a firm diagnosis was never made on bi-polar disorder.

It was just suggested as a possibilty by her colleague.

Dr. West said Hough had no psychiatric history.

Dr. West said his symtoms of depression could have developed after the murders and while he was locked up in jail.

10:42 a.m.

Dr. West did not find any signs of mental illness when she first saw Terrance Hough in the jail.

Dr. West said on July 14th Hough was seen by a colleague who reported that Hough was anxious, depressed and tearful.

Dr. West said the colleague diagnosed him with "adjustment disorder" which can be caused by stress.

Dr. West said Hough was given medications for depression and anxiety.

In August, Dr. West said Hough was diagnosed with a mood disorder called "Bipolar 2."

Hough was given medication for that disorder.

In September, Dr. West said she saw Hough in the jail and he reported having hallucinations of his son and having visions of the murder victim's faces.

10:31 a.m.

The sentencing phase of the trial has resumed.

The defense called Dr. Sarah West.

She is a 4th year resident in the field of psychiatry. She works at the Cuyahoga County jail.

She treats inmates, prescribes mediations and diagnoses mental illness. 10 a.m.

The sentencing phase of the trial has not started yet.

It's 10 a.m.

The lawyers are meeting with the judge to talk about a witness.