No Death Penalty for Taylor's Killers; Fifth Suspect Charged; Suspect Pleads Guilty

Sheriff Gonna Getcha · 05-13-2008, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

So many "clear cut" cases have ended in putting innocent people to death. Just saying.

I actually know a guy who was coerced into confessing to a murder that he did not commit (DNA evidence proved as much). He was serving a life sentence. He was exonerated after spending 10 years in prison. Lord knows what would have happened to him had he been given a death sentence. The death penalty needs to be scrutinized and most states need to revise their death penalty "systems."

But, I still think there are instances in which people deserve the death penalty (e.g., Timothy McVeigh, Jeffrey Dahlmer, and KSM). I also do not know of any people who were put to death wrongfully.

Redskin334 · 05-13-2008, 04:28 PM

I hate to see young kids throw theirs life away I believe they should rot in prison for life I don't believe in the death penalty.

SmootSmack · 05-13-2008, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

I actually know a guy who was coerced into confessing to a murder that he did not commit (DNA evidence proved as much). He was serving a life sentence. He was exonerated after spending 10 years in prison. Lord knows what would have happened to him had he been given a death sentence. The death penalty needs to be scrutinized and most states need to revise their death penalty "systems."

But, I still think there are instances in which people deserve the death penalty (e.g., Timothy McVeigh, Jeffrey Dahlmer, and KSM). I also do not know of any people who were put to death wrongfully.

Who's KSM?

Sheriff Gonna Getcha · 05-13-2008, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Who's KSM?

Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the mastermind of 9/11. I probably should have spelled his name out in the previous post.

hesscl34 · 05-13-2008, 10:04 PM

I'm the biggest Sean Taylor fan ever, and what happened to him makes me sick to my stomach every time I think about it. But I have to say the thought of 16year olds being put to death runs a close second to making me just as sick. The whole thing makes me sick... because it’s all about wasted lives.. I can only hope Sean's horrific tragedy will create awareness that ALL ife is a blessing and not something to be taken for granted.

beau_str · 05-13-2008, 11:08 PM

I don't want to come across heartless but an eye for an eye. When that thug pulled the trigger he knew who's house he was in. We all know the story of Taylor giving him weekend jobs and they were criminal enouph to rob him, and kill him. I am really pissed they won't face the same fate he did. Not to ramble but the one kids grandmother went to court with a "free my son" shirt on it kind of twists the knife.

Sheriff Gonna Getcha · 05-14-2008, 11:01 AM

FYI, a fifth person has been charged.

mooby · 05-14-2008, 11:47 AM

I wonder what his role in the whole act was, was he with them in the house or what? If he was then why did it take this long to get him?

Stuck in TX · 05-14-2008, 11:59 AM

Its odd how once the death penalty is off the table another suspect comes foward

SC Skins Fan · 05-14-2008, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Stuck in TX

Its odd how once the death penalty is off the table another suspect comes foward

The Supreme Court has already ruled that it is unconstitutional to execute anyone for a crime committed while they were a minor, so the death penalty was never a possibility for the shooter, Eric Rivera, (17 at the time) or this individual (who is apparently 16). Even when the execution of minors was possible there were only three states (Texas, Oklahoma, and Virginia if memory serves) that had actually executed a minor in recent memory.

5-4 Supreme Court Abolishes Juvenile Executions (washingtonpost.com)

Stuck in TX · 05-14-2008, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by SC Skins Fan

The Supreme Court has already ruled that it is unconstitutional to execute anyone for a crime committed while they were a minor, so the death penalty was never a possibility for the shooter, Eric Rivera, (17 at the time) or this individual (who is apparently 16). Even when the execution of minors was possible there were only three states (Texas, Oklahoma, and Virginia if memory serves) that had actually executed a minor in recent memory.

5-4 Supreme Court Abolishes Juvenile Executions (washingtonpost.com)

You know I didnt even think of age...

skinsfan69 · 05-14-2008, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

When you get into the legal costs involved with a death penalty case (investigations, appeals, etc.) they actually end up being quite expensive vs. non-death penalty cases.

Costs of the Death Penalty

You gotta be kidding me?? Not trying to turn this into a political debate but when you kill someone in cold blood you should be thrown into a alligator pit and it should be broadcasted on pay per view. Do away with all of this bullshit appeal nonsense. I bet that would stop all of this gun violence.

SC Skins Fan · 05-14-2008, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by skinsfan69

You gotta be kidding me?? Not trying to turn this into a political debate but when you kill someone in cold blood you should be thrown into a alligator pit and it should be broadcasted on pay per view. Do away with all of this bullshit appeal nonsense. I bet that would stop all of this gun violence.

Yes, public executions and denial of any legal appeals process would sure do the trick. Damn the Bill of Rights, full speed ahead!

ArtMonkDrillz · 05-14-2008, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by skinsfan69

You gotta be kidding me?? Not trying to turn this into a political debate but when you kill someone in cold blood you should be thrown into a alligator pit and it should be broadcasted on pay per view. Do away with all of this bullshit appeal nonsense. I bet that would stop all of this gun violence.

So bascially you would just say that it sucks for people like this...

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Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

I actually know a guy who was coerced into confessing to a murder that he did not commit (DNA evidence proved as much). He was serving a life sentence. He was exonerated after spending 10 years in prison. Lord knows what would have happened to him had he been given a death sentence. The death penalty needs to be scrutinized and most states need to revise their death penalty "systems."

Cases like this are not really all that uncommon.

Sheriff Gonna Getcha · 05-14-2008, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by skinsfan69

You gotta be kidding me?? Not trying to turn this into a political debate but when you kill someone in cold blood you should be thrown into a alligator pit and it should be broadcasted on pay per view. Do away with all of this bullshit appeal nonsense. I bet that would stop all of this gun violence.

Please tell me you are not serious.

05-13-2008, 04:28 PM	#32 (permalink)
Redskin334 Camp Scrub Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 12	re: No Death Penalty for Taylor's Killers; Fifth Suspect Charged; Suspect Pleads Guilty I hate to see young kids throw theirs life away I believe they should rot in prison for life I don't believe in the death penalty.

05-13-2008, 10:04 PM	#35 (permalink)
hesscl34 The Starter Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Germantown, MD Posts: 2,469	re: No Death Penalty for Taylor's Killers; Fifth Suspect Charged; Suspect Pleads Guilty I'm the biggest Sean Taylor fan ever, and what happened to him makes me sick to my stomach every time I think about it. But I have to say the thought of 16year olds being put to death runs a close second to making me just as sick. The whole thing makes me sick... because it’s all about wasted lives.. I can only hope Sean's horrific tragedy will create awareness that ALL ife is a blessing and not something to be taken for granted. __________________ Never kick a fresh turd on a hot day. - Harry S. Truman

05-13-2008, 11:08 PM	#36 (permalink)
beau_str Special Teams Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 132	re: No Death Penalty for Taylor's Killers; Fifth Suspect Charged; Suspect Pleads Guilty I don't want to come across heartless but an eye for an eye. When that thug pulled the trigger he knew who's house he was in. We all know the story of Taylor giving him weekend jobs and they were criminal enouph to rob him, and kill him. I am really pissed they won't face the same fate he did. Not to ramble but the one kids grandmother went to court with a "free my son" shirt on it kind of twists the knife.

05-14-2008, 11:01 AM	#37 (permalink)
Sheriff Gonna Getcha Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 7,532	re: No Death Penalty for Taylor's Killers; Fifth Suspect Charged; Suspect Pleads Guilty FYI, a fifth person has been charged.

05-14-2008, 11:47 AM	#38 (permalink)
mooby Director of Zornography Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Woodbridge, VA Posts: 3,946	re: No Death Penalty for Taylor's Killers; Fifth Suspect Charged; Suspect Pleads Guilty I wonder what his role in the whole act was, was he with them in the house or what? If he was then why did it take this long to get him? __________________ A few guidelines for the mass of old players that are going to get released somewhere along the line, and whether or not we should bring them in. 1. If the player is old as dirt don't bother. 2. If the player is washed up don't bother. 3. If the player doesn't address an area of need like LB don't bother. Brought to you by WilsoWilso.

05-14-2008, 11:59 AM	#39 (permalink)
Stuck in TX Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wichita Falls, TX Posts: 377	re: No Death Penalty for Taylor's Killers; Fifth Suspect Charged; Suspect Pleads Guilty Its odd how once the death penalty is off the table another suspect comes foward __________________ We will miss you Sean. RIP 1983-2007 REMEMBER VT Go Hokies

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