David and Louise Turpin, the couple responsible for the torture and imprisonment of their 13 children, have been sentenced to life in prison.

The California couple pleaded guilty to years of torturing and imprisoning their children.

Two of the Turpin children addressed the court before the sentencing.

“My parents took my whole life from me,” the Turpin’s eldest daughter told the court. (9news)

Some of the children were invited to make impact statements regarding the imprisonment, torture and abuse committed by their parents, David and Louise Turpin. (9news)

“My parents took my whole life from me,” the Turpin’s eldest daughter told the court.

“I saw my dad change my mom. They almost changed me.”

Louise Turpin sobbed through the hearing.

“I love both my parents so much,” son Joshua said, reading a statement from his younger sister Jessica.

“Although it may not be the best way of raising us, I’m glad they did.”

One of the Turpins' adult children walked into court already in tears just after the hearing began, holding hands with a prosecutor. None of the children were being publicly identified. (60 Minutes)

The children of California’s ‘House of Horrors’ couple may speak in a packed courtroom today as part of their parents' sentencing, which will see them at least 25 years in jail as part of a plea agreement. (AP)

The Turpins pleaded guilty in February to torture and other abuse that was uncovered when their 17-year-old daughter jumped out a window and called 911. (AP)

Judge Bernard J Schwartz was far less forgiving.

“Your actions were selfish, cruel and inhumane,” he said.

Judge Schwartz handed both parents a non-parole period of 25 years and ordered they not contact the children in any way.

The couple was arrested after one of their children escaped their home in Riverside, west of Los Angeles, in January of 2018.

Police found shackles, chains and cages inside the Turpins’ home, along with severely malnourished children.

Their home was neatly kept and neighbors rarely saw the kids outside the home. (AP)

“I’m sorry for everything I’ve done to hurt my children,” Louise Turpin told the court through tears.

“I only want the best for them. I look forward to the day I can see them, hug them and tell them I’m sorry.”

Earlier the couple sat apart in the court room, at one stage David Turpin gave his wife a thumbs up.

“I love my children and I believe my children love me,” Mr Turpin said.

Outside the court attorney Jack Osborn said the children are moving on with their lives.

“Today has been a very, very important day for our clients a very hard day,” Mr Osborn, who represents the adult Turpin children, said.

The Turpin offspring weren't allowed to play like normal children. Other than an occasional family trip to Las Vegas or Disneyland, they rarely left the home.

“Ultimately our clients are working towards forgiveness.

“For our clients to be in a position of forgiveness, it’s pretty remarkable.”

Inside the court, 27-year-old Joshua Turpin spoke of his new joy in learning to ride a bike.

“I’m hooked,” he said, while noting his pride in attending college.

The children have requested David and Louise be incarcerated nearby so visitation may be granted in coming years.