Suspect arrested in brutal murder of four University of Idaho students

Unsettling that he somewhat resembles Tex Watson.

 

Sure so they can be released from prison in ten years or so, when he suddenly realizes that he was "forced to plead guilty by an overzealous prosecutor," and that he had nothing to do with the murders. A possibility I hope never comes true.

 

I don't follow, are you implying that there would be an explanation that would not leave them angry? Or is this more about him having to be directly accountable and receive the accounts from the families? The victim statements and how they are received are interesting sometimes. Sometimes convicted parties seem to show genuine remorse, and I could see that being satisfying on some level. But it's hard to see a rage response received with indifference. That exchange always seems wasteful to me, but maybe it's therapeutic on some level for the family/friends.

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I’m a little interest in “why” also… seems pretty random as I don’t recall there being a link between him and the victims, but also planned and targeted. Almost seems like he was trying to use his criminology-major knowledge to see if he could pull off a multiple murder and not get caught.

 

I thought I read that in some of the speculation back when he was first identified. Don't recall if there was anything to back it up or not. I wonder if that's ever a possibility to include in the plea deal or if there are reasons why it's not practical to include such a thing.

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Looks like the families made some comments about this too, one saying they wanted more answers, another saying they were relieved it was over.

 

Tax payers expense likely saved by avoiding trial and endless appeals... and far from guaranteed that they get death sentence, make it stick, AND follow through with actual execution.

Idaho ain't Florida or Texas.

(We've already put 8 killers to death this year alone. Florida is not shy about applying it's DP. Idaho otoh, is pretty leary/reluctant with DP, making it a long shot...).

 

^^^lol! My info was outdated...

....we've put 9 down already, not 8.

 

I have no problem with the plea agreement in general, but i disagree with not requiring a detailed allocution, and definitely find it tasteless that they didn't bother consulting with the vics' fams. That's weak (Legal, but weak).

 

Are you looking for a hot date?

 

I know people want answers, but if he went to trial, and was found guilty and sentenced to death, he wouldn't have to explain anything either. Once you are shut away for years if not decades, that's only when killers generally want to talk. Information becomes a commodity, whether you know something about other crimes or just want to feel important again after being forgotten.

 

I'm guessing he doesn't get to profit off of any book deals or anything. It seems logical that he did this to see if he could "get away with it" but after that I'm sure he likes the notoriety. He will miss that when he's put away.

 

No, he cant get money from interviews or media. His motive for talking wont be financial gain, other than maybe free cigarettes, pizza and soda. It will just be the feeling of being relevant, of interest to the outside. Anything to break up the day-to-day prison experience where nothing changes. Ironically he will be seeking meaning to his actions and rest of his life just as much as the families of the victims. But that will only come in time, IMO. But depending on his level of sociopathy, whatever he says could just be BS and of no use to anyone.