Anders Breivik had 'cries of joy' in Norway massacre: Reports

Anders Breivik uttered "cries of joy" as he carried out the Utoeya, Norway massacre last July, according to witness testimony at his trial Wednesday, published reports said.

"If I had to spell it out, it would be woo-hoo. Obviously cries for joy," said witness Tonje Brenna.

Breivik admits to killing 77 -- 69 at a youth camp on the island of Utoeya and eight in an Oslo bombing -- but denies criminal responsibility.

He also insisted he never laughed or smiled, according to reports.

"Why would I have laughed when I was there?" he said. "It was horrible. I did not smile."

He said the Labour Party youth camp he attacked was a "legitimate target" because he was defending Norway from multiculturalism and waves of Muslim immigration that he blames on left-leaning "traitors." 

The trial is likely to pivot on whether Breivik is ruled insane or not.

If deemed sane, he will face the maximum 21-year prison sentence. If found criminally insane, he will be admitted to a psychiatric care unit. 

(with Reuters)