ANOTHER SCHOOL/PUBLIC SHOOTING

[HairOfTheDog]

Prosecutors are contemplating whether to seek the death penalty.

Is there a reason they don't just go for it? It seems like a no brainer to me but I also know the law can be complicated.

I haven't seen an explanation from the prosecutors in the case. But, here are the factors I believe the prosecution will likely be considering (assuming the defendant is deemed mentally competent, which I believe he will be).

1. Do the victims' family members support death as punishment or would they rather see the defendant behind bars for natural life?

2. What are the chances of getting a death sentence if the defendant is convicted? Is it worth the extra months/years of trial and appeals time and the millions of extra dollars to pursue it?

3. Can LE get critical details and/or a guilty plea from the defendant by offering to take the death penalty out of consideration (thereby sparing the victims' families the pain of a trial, saving the tax payers millions of dollars, and depriving the killer the court room notoriety)?