He was just a kid when he committed his crime.  Yes is was heinous but he was still just a messed up kid.  What is the purpose  of him being in jail anymore? Punishment? Fear of him committing the crime again? It sure isn't rehabilitation. Not with a  sentence like that.  He's been in jail for more than half of his life.  The only reason to keep him there is for revenge. That isn't very Christian.