DC sniper found guilty....

[Dan Murphy]

Jurors find John Allen Muhammad guilty of terrorism, capital murder and other charges in the Washington-area sniper slaying of a man at a Virginia gas station. Details soon.

http://www.cnn.com/2003/LAW/11/17/sprj.dcsp.muhammad.trial/index.html

http://msnbc.com/news/980078.asp?0cv=CA01

 

[snoopy]

Good news. I'll never forget the terror that guy caused us Washingtonians for almost 3 weeks - rushing my kids to the car, them never being allowed to play outside, no recess, people afraid to go to the grocery store or get out of their cars for gas. Of course it was just temporary terror for most of us, unlike the terror the families of the victims must still feel to this day. I look forward to seeing this guy fry..........

 

[CEDmom]

This is good news. The prosection will now be allowed to enter in evidence at sentencing that he tried to escape from jail before the trial began. I don't know the details or how credible they are but every little bit to show the jury what a threat he could be if ever let out of jail is ok with me.

Snoopy, I can't even begin to imagine the fear you must have lived through.

 

[Pat_Elliott]

Excellent news. I'm happy for you guys in the DC area. I guess most of us haven't a clue how difficult that period was. Although unrealistic in a civilized society, moments like these make me support letting the victim's families choose punishment.

 

[Blondie]

I remember the terror inflicted on my community very well, 2 of the shootings happened within a few miles of my home.

Justice has been served.

 

[wuv tigger]

It WAS a very long 20+ days in the Wash DC area.

We were shopping in the Manassas VA area moments before the shooting happened. DH wasn't comfortable being out so we finished up @ Coscto & scooted on home.

What a SHOCK to see someone had lost his life in the area we were in just moments before ...

Our thoughts & prayers go out to all of the families affected by this terrible tragedy.

 

[olena]

A just verdict.....especially under the new terrorism law there.

 

[Kim&Chris]

Wonderful news!

Another maniac off the streets.