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former9thward

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9. This is just PR by the DA.

Reply to alp227 (Original post)

Tue Feb 12, 2013, 04:49 PM

Feb 2013

CA has effectively ended the DP. Last execution was in 2006 and recently the Chief Justice of the CA SC said there would be no executions for at least the next three years.

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Christopher Dorner manhunt: former LAPD officer could face death penalty [View all] alp227 Feb 2013 OP

Way to ensure he surrenders quietly! hedgehog Feb 2013 #1

I don't think he needed the news to inform him of that one. (nt) Posteritatis Feb 2013 #14

We already knew that Cali_Democrat Feb 2013 #2

Please. krispos42 Feb 2013 #3

If they put less than 100 bullets in nearby cars, trees, roofs, and whatever else is in the area, AnotherMcIntosh Feb 2013 #8

Ha! krispos42 Feb 2013 #11

I imagine he knew he would face the DP when he went on his murder spree. geek tragedy Feb 2013 #4

Don't kid youself about a jury trial Cali_Democrat Feb 2013 #5

Agreed, especially since Dorner has indicated that he'd rather die than geek tragedy Feb 2013 #6

He will be executed all right... Bennyboy Feb 2013 #7

I am afraid so. avaistheone1 Feb 2013 #13

This is just PR by the DA. former9thward Feb 2013 #9

I'm not thinking that this guy will be taken alive, if he hasn't already commited suicide. olddad56 Feb 2013 #10

Yeah... ReRe Feb 2013 #12

He won't live to see a courtroom - lynne Feb 2013 #15

I don't believe the people around here lately........... George II Feb 2013 #16

I know what you mean, George. Cha Feb 2013 #17

Some fucknut just told me he was 'executed for daring to look wrong at 'Murca.' geek tragedy Feb 2013 #18