"Jonathan Ganz" wrote in message

He wasn't a threat any more.

Correct, unless he obtained another trial. We all know how "celebrity"
murderers seem to find their way back onto the street in California.

In fact, he did some good while in
prison.

Perhaps, but in his particular case he might have done more good by being
executed. The message sent to the gangs was that one is indeed held to
account for his actions.

Max