HAILEY OWENS, 10 - MURDERED, MO.

[HairOfTheDog]

I wonder why there would be any consideration given on whether or not to seek the death penalty. This would seem like a very good case for it.

I think you're right that the death penalty would be justified in this case.

The prosecutors often consider the family's wishes when making that call. Some families don't support the death penalty or don't want to face years and years of appeals. It's also very costly and time-consuming for the tax payers and the courts.

If Wood is put away for life without the possibility of parole, that's fine with me. If the family wants him executed, I won't bat an eye when the state rids the planet of him.