The "Poster Child" for the Death Penalty.

[bballmom56]

We can argue that the death penalty doesn't deter crime, but it sure stops the same people from doing it again!

Exactly!

 

[NewmanFamily6]

People like this are not rehabilitated. I say flip the switch but they probably get lethal injection.

 

[FlightlessDuck]

While I do not support the government killing people, I can say with certainty that, being a father, if I was in the same circumstance, I would want to hunt these people down myself. But, in the end, I probably wouldn't.

 

[rie'smom]

They do deserve the death penalty. After that, eternity is a long time to be roasting on a spit in hell. They'll have the rest of their lives and then some to think about their evil deeds.

 

[sunnyday123]

People like this are not rehabilitated. I say flip the switch but they probably get lethal injection.

And they shouldn't have the option to be rehabilitated. I think they should suffer.

 

[OceanAnnie]

Such a heartbreaking case.

 

[Hannathy]

People like this are not rehabilitated. I say flip the switch but they probably get lethal injection.

I agree lethal injection is way to nice for these evil creatures.

Is the gas chamber in use anywhere? even that is too nice, but it is getting closer.

Unless you have looked into the eyes of monsters like this it is very hard for people to understand that there can be people that are pure evil on this earth.
But there are.

 

[Heidict]

I intend to.
I would have no problem being the one to flip the switch. Actually, in my crankier moments I think they should be tied to a bed, raped by a couple of guys and then have the house set on fire.

But I'm trying to get beyond my really bad self and just go with "get rid of them bcause they do not deserve to walk among people who are trying to be decent", which I think the majority of people do try to do.

I was thinking that we could make a little extra money for the state and they could sell lottery tickets. Winner gets to flip the switch.

I just wish they would get released into general population. Those guys would take care of them in ways I'm sure even we couldn't imagine.

 

[Heidict]

He also did not want to be convicted of raping the 11 year old daughter either. They both know they will never leave prison alive. In fact, Hayes attempted suicide earlier this year but survived. He may have survived with some brain damage. He had supposedly had a seizure a few weeks ago and his trial was delayed a day or two.

I just wish they would have let him finish the job. Would have saved the state a lot of money and the Petit family would not have had to relive it all over again during the trial.

 

[mommy2allgirls]

This story just broke my heart. I can't imagine what the Father/Husband feels now. I couldn't imagine losing all of my family like that. i hope these people get what they deserve

 

[Heidict]

Verdict is in.

They found him not guilty on the arson charge.

Guilty on the other 16 charges.

 

[Hannathy]

Now lets hope they go for the death penalty. Of course the way it is he'll live off the taxpayers for a long time.

But it is a start at least.

 

[disneybound2010]

I watched the interview they did with Dr. Petit immediately following the verdict. That man amazes me with how well he has held up under this. My heart just breaks for him.

 

[DawnCt1]

Now lets hope they go for the death penalty. Of course the way it is he'll live off the taxpayers for a long time.

But it is a start at least.

Oh I think he will get the death penalty all right, but remember, this is Ct. I am afraid that he will die a very old man unless he gets so tired of living on death row that he BEGS to die, and even then, it will be an uphill battle.
As Dr. Petit just said, "I still don't have my family".

 

[mamamary]

I watched the interview they did with Dr. Petit immediately following the verdict. That man amazes me with how well he has held up under this. My heart just breaks for him.

I also watched - with tears running down my cheeks. That poor family

 

[DisneyMomx7]

I'm not a huge death penalty fan but really if there was ever a case for the death penalty this is it.

I've watched the reporting on this case from Tru TV and it's hard to believe that such evil could exist. I have an 11 year old dd and I think of little Michaela often and the terror that family must have felt.

My prayers are with Dr. Petit and his family.

 

[CaliforniaDreamin]

I saw the bank tape this morning where his wife went and withdrew the money for the ransom. It is so hard to see that and know that her and her girls would be tortured and dead just a few hours later.

How do you go on with life after your whole family is murdered? Every morning waking up and remember that your life is a nightmare.
I think of David Smith once in a while and how he has to live without his precious boys because their mother was a cold hearted murdered.

 

[Hannathy]

Oh I think he will get the death penalty all right, but remember, this is Ct. I am afraid that he will die a very old man unless he gets so tired of living on death row that he BEGS to die, and even then, it will be an uphill battle.
As Dr. Petit just said, "I still don't have my family".

unfortunately you are very right but at least it sends a message and these evil b's have to at least think that there is a chance they could carry it out.

 

[PrincessKsMom]

Oh I think he will get the death penalty all right, but remember, this is Ct. I am afraid that he will die a very old man unless he gets so tired of living on death row that he BEGS to die, and even then, it will be an uphill battle.
As Dr. Petit just said, "I still don't have my family".

I saw an interview this morning on Channel 5 in NY and the person they were interviewing said he hoped they got life but weren't put to death. He said they should get the same treatment as the Times Square bomber (who, BTW was also convicted today ) -- they should lock them in solitary for the rest of their lives, giving them just enough food and water to survive and let them sit with themselves 24 hours a day. If they won't pull the trigger (so to speak) this sounds good to me -- no contact with the outside world for the rest of your life.

 

[Hannathy]

I saw an interview this morning on Channel 5 in NY and the person they were interviewing said he hoped they got life but weren't put to death. He said they should get the same treatment as the Times Square bomber (who, BTW was also convicted today ) -- they should lock them in solitary for the rest of their lives, giving them just enough food and water to survive and let them sit with themselves 24 hours a day. If they won't pull the trigger (so to speak) this sounds good to me -- no contact with the outside world for the rest of your life.

but that won't happen. They will be treated very well. If what you suggested would happen that would be great but it won't.