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Old 03-10-2008, 05:43 PM
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And the death penalty being used for his first murder would've saved the Lifes of 6 people...It's not only possible in this case, but a Fact.
His 1st conviction was 2nd degree murder, not aggravated murder. Therefore, the death penalty could not be imposed by current law. I'm not sure what the maximum sentence is in Tennessee where this took place, but it is possible he served it. If so, and you disapprove, I suggest you start a letter writing campaign to your representatives to change the statute and impose tougher penalties. As a 25 year correction officer, no one is more "law and order" than I am, but there are limits placed on us, not only by the Constitution, but by the will of "the People".
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