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AI Revives US Road Rage Victim to Deliver Courtroom Message to Killer

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By Web Desk Published May 8, 2025 2 Min Read
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Christopher Pelkey's AI Revive image taken from video. Photo Credit: Screengrab
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Gabriel Horcasitas shot and killed Christopher Pelkey, a 37-year-old Army veteran from the United States, during a road rage incident in Chandler, Arizona, in 2021. In a pioneering move, Pelkey’s family used artificial intelligence to digitally resurrect him for a victim impact statement at Horcasitas’s sentencing.

On May 6, 2025, the Arizona courtroom viewed a lifelike AI-generated video of Pelkey, wearing a grey cap and green hoodie, addressing his killer: “It is a shame we encountered each other that day in those circumstances. In another life, we probably could have been friends. I believe in forgiveness and God, who forgives. I always have, and I still do.” Pelkey’s sister wrote the script for the video, which deeply moved Judge Todd Lang. The judge sentenced Horcasitas to 10.5 years in prison, exceeding the prosecution’s recommendation by a year

The AI, scripted by Pelkey’s sister Stacey Wales, expressed forgiveness and reflected on ageing. It showed an “old age” filtered photo of Pelkey and stated, “Getting old is a gift not everyone has.”

Judge Todd Lang, visibly moved, praised the AI’s impact, saying, “I love that AI,” before sentencing Horcasitas, 50, to 10.5 years for manslaughter, per AZCentral. Wales aimed to give her brother a voice, telling the Post, “I want the world to know Chris existed,” encouraging visits to his social media for his legacy of love.

The use of AI in Pelkey’s case, a first in Arizona courts, sparked widespread discussion on X, with users debating its emotional and legal implications. Horcasitas was convicted of shooting Pelkey during a dispute when Pelkey approached his car, per ABC15 Arizona.

The video explores the intersection of technology and grief, emphasising AI’s increasing role in justice. Forbes experts highlight its potential to amplify the voices of victims, although ethical concerns remain.

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