3 Ohio women held hostage now free

[ace2000]

If it's just an initial plea, it would be shocking if he pled anything else. Lots of negotiations will no doubt be in play to try to strike a deal. That would probably be best for all concerned, frankly.

Exactly. His guilty plea is a bargaining chip right now. Personally, I'd be shocked if this goes to trial.

 

[hypnotiq]

Exactly!

They will offer to take the death penalty off the table if he pleads guilty.

 

[ricoba]

Exactly. His guilty plea is a bargaining chip right now. Personally, I'd be shocked if this goes to trial.

Exactly!

They will offer to take the death penalty off the table if he pleads guilty.

But, wouldn't it be refreshing if just once, one of these slime balls, actually had the courage and fortitude to do the right thing and admit their guilt up front and accept the consequences?

 

[DeniseM]

He has done the wrong thing his whole life - why would it change?

 

[Tia]

http://news.yahoo.com/cleveland-women-held-captive-suffer-long-term-damage-022724049.html

The limited details are awful, he deserves no mercy imo

 

[hypnotiq]

But, wouldn't it be refreshing if just once, one of these slime balls, actually had the courage and fortitude to do the right thing and admit their guilt up front and accept the consequences?

Trust me, it makes me sick that he's gonna avoid the death penalty by pulling this [stuff]...

 

[brigechols]

Trust me, it makes me sick that he's gonna avoid the death penalty by pulling this [stuff]...

I don't believe the crimes of kidnapping and rape are eligible for the death penalty in the state of Ohio.

 

[Beaglemom3]

I don't believe the crimes of kidnapping and rape are eligible for the death penalty in the state of Ohio.

Under Ohio law, probably aggravated murder related to the pregnancies . This should be interesting.

Either way, he's a dead man walking.

 

[dioxide45]

I don't believe the crimes of kidnapping and rape are eligible for the death penalty in the state of Ohio.

They aren't eligible in any state.

 

[laurac260]

Trust me, it makes me sick that he's gonna avoid the death penalty by pulling this [stuff]...

If there's any truth in the notion of jailhouse justice, I'm thinking he will get his. Maybe not for the women, but certainly for the pregnancies/babies. That's my prediction anyway.

 

[pjrose]

If there's any truth in the notion of jailhouse justice, I'm thinking he will get his. Maybe not for the women, but certainly for the pregnancies/babies. That's my prediction anyway.

He'll likely be kept isolated for his protection. Grrrrr.

 

[MuranoJo]

IMO the death penalty is too easy.

 

[Sea Six]

Today Ariel Castro was sentenced to life without parole PLUS 1000 years in exchange for a guilty plea.

 

[DeniseM]

No trial - plead guilty.

 

[x3 skier]

Today Ariel Castro was sentenced to life without parole PLUS 1000 years in exchange for a guilty plea.

Wonder how it will feel like to Castro being somebody else's "toy" in the House of Many Doors.

Cheers

 

[dioxide45]

Today Ariel Castro was sentenced to life without parole PLUS 1000 years in exchange for a guilty plea.

I don't think he has officially been sentenced yet, just pleaded guilty. Though the terns of his agreement will mean he will never be out of prison.

 

[BevL]

Death penalty off the table and I saw that the women were refusing to testify - this will spare them at least.

Not sure the death penalty wouldn't be easier than what he has in store - don't feel too sorry for him, that's for sure.

 

[pedro47]

Life in prison with 3 meals per day, television time, free medical care, companionship, prison guard protection and we the American tax payer are paying for this. good deal.

 

[csxjohn]

Castro found hung

That didn't take long!

http://fox8.com/2013/09/04/ariel-castro-found-dead-in-jail-cell/

 

[DaveNV]

That didn't take long!

http://fox8.com/2013/09/04/ariel-castro-found-dead-in-jail-cell/

Makes me wonder if he did it himself, or if he had "help."

Dave

 

[Phydeaux]

Makes me wonder if he did it himself, or if he had "help."

Dave

Jailhouse justice. First thing that crossed my mind. Good riddance.

 

[Passepartout]

He (or with someone's help) saved the Ohio taxpayers a bundle, freed the victims from his memory (in time), and freed up space for another prisoner who might be rehabilitated. I repeat the earlier sentiment..... good riddance. Too bad he couldn't have done it pre-trial.

Jim

 

[presley]

I would have been happy to help.

 

[ricoba]

He (or with someone's help) saved the Ohio taxpayers a bundle, freed the victims from his memory (in time), and freed up space for another prisoner who might be rehabilitated. I repeat the earlier sentiment..... good riddance. Too bad he couldn't have done it pre-trial.

Jim

Or too bad he didn't do it 20 years ago...

 

[geekette]

too bad.

the barbarian in me wanted to see him get what he gave and isolation is hardly the roughest part of it.

Delusional coward. the world is now a better place.

But why fight the death penalty if you were gonna bring your death on anyway?