Should Scott Petterson get the death penalty?

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Do you think Scott Petterson deserves the death penalty?

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Should Scott Petterson get the death penalty?

#1 Postby cycloneye » Tue Apr 22, 2003 6:29 am

If it is proven by circunstantial evidence that he did it YES.
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#2 Postby TexasStooge » Tue Apr 22, 2003 7:47 am

YES!
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#3 Postby mf_dolphin » Tue Apr 22, 2003 7:48 am

Assuming he's convicted ...YES!
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#4 Postby wx247 » Tue Apr 22, 2003 7:52 am

I am not always for the death penalty, but in this case...YES!
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#5 Postby MScoast » Tue Apr 22, 2003 8:18 am

of course! IF he is proven guilty! Which, I'm thinking he will be...
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#6 Postby Stephanie » Tue Apr 22, 2003 8:22 am

Yes, if he's proven guilty!
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#7 Postby chadtm80 » Tue Apr 22, 2003 8:25 am

YES!!!!!

If I was Laci's parents then he would of already gotten it :oops: :oops: :oops:
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#8 Postby bfez1 » Tue Apr 22, 2003 8:45 am

Personally, I think death is to good for him if proven guilty. I think a person spending the rest of his life in prison is a much tougher sentence than an injection with instant death. I could not imagine spending one day in jail much less the rest of my life in a cell with a 3in foam cot and a toilet. That would be the ultmate punishment for me. JMO. Let him live out the rest of his life thinking every day about his beautiful, young wife and his precious son, Conner. To me, that's torture.
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#9 Postby rainstorm » Tue Apr 22, 2003 8:46 am

in caliafornia, while they TECHNICALLY have the death penalty, it wont be enforced. i expect life in prison, which will be worse considering proson inmates look down on this kind of crime
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#10 Postby Stephanie » Tue Apr 22, 2003 8:49 am

bfez1 wrote:Personally, I think death is to good for him if proven guilty. I think a person spending the rest of his life in prison is a much tougher sentence than an injection with instant death. I could not imagine spending one day in jail much less the rest of my life in a cell with a 3in foam cot and a toilet. That would be the ultmate punishment for me. JMO. Let him live out the rest of his life thinking every day about his beautiful, young wife and his precious son, Conner. To me, that's torture.


I understand what you are saying - it would be a daily hell for him. However, I wouldn't want my tax money to be subsidizing his life.
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#11 Postby Arizwx » Tue Apr 22, 2003 9:44 am

I voted 'Yes'.However,being a Californian,I can attest to the fact the the death Penalty is Political.Within Condit's old Democratic Stronghold,and the Gray Davis legacy,the odds of a Death Sentence are nill for more than just Political reasons:
A.)This case wreaks of OJ Simpson.I see no Motive,and a Bungled Crime scene,even by the Families' own admission.Plus the fact that this is purley circumstantial thus far.No Motive..possible oppotunity and lack of a Murder Weapon.
B.)More OJ.This is a High Profile Case in the Media's grip,grizzled by the Condit mess in a small/medium sized city.The local press sensationalized both,beyond the point of a Trial being held within 200 miles of Modesto.
The Trail will most likely be,if the arraignment holds,and Bond is denied,as it should be since he has proven to be a Flight Risk,be requested of the bench to be moved...A Savvy defense lawyer(of which I guarantee you there will be several),will request such,and will most likely request an area more favorable to his clients' demographic.He/she will also 'pick' a favorable jury within the new district.This also means,different Judges,etc.The DA and ADAs will be up on Starbucks for months now.
C.)The Johnny Cocroaches of the World will now surface En masse.Again,high profile.Very well covered.This is a Career maker for a team of defense lawyers.If so,they will most likely agree to 'pro bono' at the start,since our superstar accused double Murderer is a Fertilizer Salesman from Modesto!This is where the case parts company from OJ.
No rich ex-Heisman Trophy winning Pro Athlete here.This guy is only first class in one event...Stupidity!
D.)I believe the case may have been bungled.If so,Stephanie's Tax Dollars are going to be stretched even further if a Mis Trial is granted..I give it a 50--50 shot.
E.)The N.O.W. gang and possibly the ACLU will be using this case as fodder for thier agendas...agian..more pricey lawyers playing Pro Bono now..Book Deal later.
F.)Every homeless camp in California has state sponsored Cable!Where will they find a Jury that has not been influenced by the Media that is neither braindead or legally Deaf,Dumb and Blind?
This case may end up in Calexico at this rate..and then its a 50-50 shot at aquittle or mistrial or both.
G.)The OJ Case made mincemeat of the Prosecutors for one reason.They went for the slam dunk.The Big Murder 1.This requires a 100% agreement of all charges within the Jury.A dismissed Juror and a greedy Media seeking 'Alternate' during an elongated trial can put the screws to a Unanimous 'Guilty'..and that is if they go for Murder 1 for 1 Murder.
What if they go for Murder 1 for his Wife and Unborn child?
I shudder to think.
'You must aquit if the guy is a dimwhit!'
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#12 Postby Guest » Tue Apr 22, 2003 9:53 am

Scott has requested a court appointed lawyer - says he can't afford one of his own. Interesting if you ask me - where is all his MONEY?

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#13 Postby Arizwx » Tue Apr 22, 2003 10:01 am

ticka1 wrote:Scott has requested a court appointed lawyer - says he can't afford one of his own. Interesting if you ask me - where is all his MONEY?

Patricia


As stated..this guy is a first class idiot.He blew it on a Pick Up truck,and the 10Gs he had on his way to Mexico was confiscated as Material Evidence.His accounts are most likely emptied and frozen.
His BIG mistakes were :A.)Putting the Home up for sale.
B.)Dumping his then missing wife's beloved Land Rover in lieu of a Domestic Pick Up Truck.What an azzhole!Then again he is full of sh!t by nature,since he was in fertilizer sales!
C.)His Family may or may not want to mortgage thier assests on a loser.
D.)Especially,as I stated if:The Big Guns come out for his defense Pro-Bono or Gratis...inlieu of a Grandios Career move..aka Book Deal.
I rest my case. 8)
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#14 Postby Stephanie » Tue Apr 22, 2003 11:17 am

Arizwx wrote:
ticka1 wrote:Scott has requested a court appointed lawyer - says he can't afford one of his own. Interesting if you ask me - where is all his MONEY?

Patricia


As stated..this guy is a first class idiot.He blew it on a Pick Up truck,and the 10Gs he had on his way to Mexico was confiscated as Material Evidence.His accounts are most likely emptied and frozen.
His BIG mistakes were :A.)Putting the Home up for sale.
B.)Dumping his then missing wife's beloved Land Rover in lieu of a Domestic Pick Up Truck.What an azzhole!Then again he is full of sh!t by nature,since he was in fertilizer sales!
C.)His Family may or may not want to mortgage thier assests on a loser.
D.)Especially,as I stated if:The Big Guns come out for his defense Pro-Bono or Gratis...inlieu of a Grandios Career move..aka Book Deal.
I rest my case. 8)


I totally agree DJ!
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#15 Postby southerngale » Tue Apr 22, 2003 11:55 am

bfez1 wrote:Personally, I think death is to good for him if proven guilty. I think a person spending the rest of his life in prison is a much tougher sentence than an injection with instant death. I could not imagine spending one day in jail much less the rest of my life in a cell with a 3in foam cot and a toilet. That would be the ultmate punishment for me. JMO. Let him live out the rest of his life thinking every day about his beautiful, young wife and his precious son, Conner. To me, that's torture.


If he really spent the rest of his life in a small cell with a cot and toilet, I'd be all for it (except like Stephanie, I don't care to pay for it) but I almost think it'd be worth it if I knew he was miserable!! However, since most prisoners live in a lap of luxury (compared to just a cell, cot and toilet) I say give him the death penalty and keep him on death row for a few years to give him time to go crazy. I don't want to pay for him to go to school, watch cable TV, have recreation, etc. That man deserves no respect. He is the lowest form of a human being. This is all assuming he is guilty, which I think he is. (like everyone else in the country except his parents)
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#16 Postby bfez1 » Tue Apr 22, 2003 12:58 pm

Southerngale,
You are so right. The only people who think the "animal" is innocent are his parents. They are so naive and gullible. I actually feel sorry for them. They are in for a rude awakening.
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#17 Postby j » Tue Apr 22, 2003 1:06 pm

I'm one that usually reserves judgement unless there is hard physical evidence, but in this case, I think they have enough on the scumbag.

A sfar as death penalty...yes I think he deserves it, but also know that he will sit on Death Row for 12-15 years like the rest of the whale s**t waiting to be executed. Hopefully, the general population in prison will take care of this and save you and every other taxpayer in this Country a whole lot of money. Baby Killers are as low as they go in the prison world, and lifers have nothing to lose.
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#18 Postby streetsoldier » Tue Apr 22, 2003 3:14 pm

I believe the prosecution has something more solid that they have yet to make public...blood traces, for example...and, as mentioned, motive need not be presented in a California court for conviction (but it's good to have).

IF found guilty and convicted, the most appropriate punishment would be life in the "general population"...which would be about 2 seconds after the guards turn their backs.
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#19 Postby JQ Public » Tue Apr 22, 2003 3:15 pm

ooooo yeh! Once again i am very surprised by these numbers. but i voted yes :)
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#20 Postby nwmwhc forecaster 2 » Tue Apr 22, 2003 10:49 pm

Yes he needs the chair.....
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