It appears that this person has hurt a lot of people over their lives and there is a balance between not prosecuting mistakes and ensuring we prosecute violent criminals. From what we have seen here this was not someone who was in the wrong place at the wrong time and a mistake happened. From what has been released this was a person with a history of callous behaviors and wanton disrespect for life. Their behavior appeared to be intentionally destructive and goal oriented (UN Investigation of Homicide).
I have met people who are unable and unwilling to own their behavior, and all too willing to take the next step in harming others. Some people don't need to be in jail but people who have a history of violence and violating the rights of others should not be walking around in the general public. If we use jails wisely and when its helpful/necessary it works out best for everyone....but knowing when and when not to lock someone away can be difficult for judges to determine.
The wisdom judges must bring to the bench is to know when they can help a someone who made a "mistake" and when to lock the steel bars! In this case...I would guess the sound of the door closing will echo down the prison hallways; yet we have to wait and see. I would still think authorities should explore the motives and what set them off for grater clarity. A trial will determine the details....and we must wait to understand the full scope of contributing factors before making concise judgements....but I have to admit....it looks bad!
We pray for those victims. 😰
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