A paroled burglar was convicted Tuesday of murdering a woman and her two daughters during a night of terror inside the family's home in a well-to-do Connecticut town.Hayes' co-defendant, another ex-con named Joshua Komisarjevsky, faces trial next year and also could be sentenced to death.
Steven Hayes, 47, was convicted of capital felony, murder, sexual assault and other counts by a jury that heard eight days of gruesome testimony. The verdict triggers the trial's second phase, beginning Oct. 18, in which the same jurors will decide if Hayes should be executed or face life in prison.
Jurors, who saw photos of the victims, charred beds, rope, ripped clothing and ransacked rooms, wept at times during the eight days of testimony.
A medical examiner described a painful and panic-stricken smoke inhalation death likely suffered by Michaela. Seventeen-year-old Hayley's injuries suggested she was burned as she tried to flee.
If there was ever a case where the death penalty is justified, this is it. "Hayes, still reeking of gasoline, gave an emotionless confession to police..."
He should be 'reeking of gasoline' the day they strap him into the electric chair. With luck there'll be one little spark that will put him through the same torment he inflicted on his innocent, helpless victims.
Jesus would forgive him, but Jesus is perfect.
I ain't.
Rot in Hell.
2 comments:
I agree with the rot in hell sentiment. 3 days after my 13th birthday, my friend was murdered. Her brother was beaten within an inch of his life. Her sister was kidnapped, raped and then murdered and left in a drainage ditch. Although the killer was caught and sentenced to life, the arcane rules of the justice system provide him with a parole hearing every ten years, so that the family and the rest of us can relive the horror of that event over and over until the scumbag actually dies.
Jeez, that's tough. Sometimes there's not much justice in the justice system.
Not much else to say but your friend, her family, and you are in my thoughts and prayers.
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