Wow...what a mind provoking question!\n\nI read the article, and one thing that crossed my mind was.. Why didn't this kid get recognition of having an anger problem before he committed murders? Was mom turning a blind eye in love or denying that anything was wrong, that he was just a teen misbehaving? (I'm not speaking poorly of the dead, just a thought in observation) Now that's just my first thought because I see things happen everyday with youth that is ignored until it explodes.. and everyone wonders why? The old adage of "An ounce of preventions is worth a pound of cure" comes to mind. (Again not trying to intend disrespect to anyoness views of this situation)\n\nBut excuses are just that excuses...you break the law you have to pay for it. Why do we support waiting to carry out the final death penalty?...because we study the case .. use it for profiling ...what made the crime occur, if there was a prevention available, if this person actually did the crime, and to see if any forensic studies can prove them innocent even if the jury has found them guilty.\n\nMy personal opinion...If it's caught on tape and undeniable that this person is guilty and deserving of the death penalty.. it should be done within a month TOPS!! Unfortunately the wheels of justice turn way too slowly.