"It was not just sick entertainment, " federal prosecutor Hadassa Waxman told jurors on Thursday.

BBC: Gilberto Valle 'cannibal cop' trial ends in New York

Valle "left the world of fantasy and entered the world of reality, " prosecutor Hadassa Waxman said during closing arguments.

WSJ: NYC policeman convicted in cannibal-plot case

" Prosecutor Hadassa Waxman said the communications proved Mr. Valle took conspiratorial steps and "would have carried out a plan if he thought he could get away with it.

WSJ: 'Cannibal' Trial Goes Before Jurors