UT - Ethan Stacy, 4, Layton, 10 May 2010 - #7

DairyGirl said:

Anyone who doesn't believe in the dp should after watching that precious little boy and how much he loves his family and they love him. I love how they watched him and got down on the floor and played with him. He was so treasured and you can see it. They should play this clip at the sentencing so no one forgets what those monsters did and to who.

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kbl8201 said:

i seem to remember when ted bundy was executed there werent too many people lighting candles.......unless they were fireworks. it depends on what type of murderer is being executed.

you will hear often, even here at websleuths, 'i normally oppose the dp but in this case i'll make an exception'

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SuziQ said:

Does anyone know what time the hearing is today?

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Paintr said:

http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=10769121

The story of Ethan's brutal death has touched people across the state and country; some were prompted to attend the press conference and hearing Friday.

The courtroom was packed, and Ethan's supporters overflowed into the hallway. Many had no personal connection to Ethan or the Sloops.

Emotions were high inside and outside the courtroom.


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Security was also tight during Friday's hearing. At least 10 bailiffs stood inside the courtroom as the Sloops made their respective appearances.

Family members of at least one of the suspects were there. They did not comment as they left the courtroom, accompanied by a sheriff's deputy.

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Rapsodee said:

Calliope said:

Well, LWOP is cheaper than the DP, but that doesn't matter. I'm generally against the DP, however I gladly make an exception in this case. They don't deserve to draw breath.[/QUOTE


Forgive me for not understanding the DP as I live in Canada. I still do not understand how LWOP can possibly be cheaper than the DP!

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Hi Rapsodee, I can answer that question for you if it is not already. In capital cases, appeals occur - the first one is mandatory, then subsequent ones are continued throughout the process. The costs of these appeals within the judicial system are quite exorbitant - in the millions of dollars. Also, specially trained death penalty lawyers are assigned to these cases, and their fees for the taxpayer are incredible. The inmate must be housed privately on "death row", and the costs for this alone are high, as well as private detention supervision. In comparison, it costs approx 500,00 to keep a regular inmate for life, and several million dollars to deal with a death penalty case.

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