05-23-2013, 01:52 PM
(05-22-2013, 08:41 PM)Maggot Wrote: I just wish more people would see the real ramifications of killing a person is. The trial is done the sentencing will happen but will people see the end product enough to double think before they murder? It's glorified in quite a few movies. I've always thought death sentences should be televised.
Hearing the victim impact statements, along with seeing the crime scene and autopsy photos, makes it difficult for me to ever lose sight of the long-lasting devastation caused by murderers like Jodi Arias. No matter how much circus activity is going on during the trial and/or in the media.
Killers, like Arias, who plan their crimes in advance and show no remorse after-the-fact are the scariest, to me. I don't know if anything could ever fix them; they seem to either like causing devastation or just don't care.
I understand what you're saying though and do think some good can come out of cases likes this playing out on the public stage. For example, someone who has severe anger management problems or fantasizes about violence might be influenced to seek help before they go too far. Likewise, a case like this might influence someone who is involved with a manipulator whose behavior is stalkerish or just "off" to remove themselves from the relationship completely (or take legal action) rather than trying to placate. That may be more of a hope than a belief on my part, though.
Hoping for a unanimous verdict before the long weekend begins.