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Bob149
of Augusta, ME
Oct 22, 2008 11:34 AM
To me this is a tough call. He was 14 or 15 when he did it. If he had been an adult I would agre the death penalty is appropriate.report abuseF L
of Dover, ME
Oct 22, 2008 11:05 AM
Did everyone fail to note that he was a minor at the time of this crime? That is probably the reason he didn't get life in prison!report abuseTheKidAgain
of Portland, ME
I would pay $10,000 per ticket, per event.
How bad does the state need money?report abuse
Oct 22, 2008 8:24 AM
John,
I would pay $10,000 per ticket, per event.
How bad does the state need money?report abuse
phoebe51
of portland, ME
Oct 22, 2008 8:22 AM
I can't help but wonder what this man may have done in his twenty nine years of freedom, and we may never know. I have to agree with The Kid.report abuseYou must be a registered user of MaineToday.com to post a comment. Register or log in.
