Scott Thomas, Evan Thomas' father, shared his victim impact statement in court on Monday.

Over 70 impact statements are to be entered into the court with 65 of them being read aloud.

Thomas was one of those who chose to read his aloud in court.

He explained the feelings leading up to his turn to read.

"It was intense, the lead up to it your heart skips a few beats, your mouth goes dry, and then you just find your place."

Thomas also noted that it was more emotional to hear other people read theirs than to present his.

"I cried more listening to other peoples statements than I did giving my own. You know what your dealing and you have an idea what everyone else is dealing with but to hear them articulate it and put it into their own words it's powerful stuff. The sisters and girlfriends today that's a reality that I don't have."

Day two of court will continue with more impact statements being entered into the court at 10 am in Melfort.