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A couple of shows about "The Dating Game" serial killer have replayed recently. My question: isn't the reason he wasn't punished more severely for his first (caught) crime in 1968 because the family of the 8-year-old victim didn't want her to testify, and so they had to settle for a lesser charge carrying a lighter penalty? And now that family is on TV complaining that he didn't get a stiffer sentence? Could've saved a lot of lives.
A couple of shows about "The Dating Game" serial killer have replayed recently. My question: isn't the reason he wasn't punished more severely for his first (caught) crime in 1968 because the family of the 8-year-old victim didn't want her to testify, and so they had to settle for a lesser charge carrying a lighter penalty? And now that family is on TV complaining that he didn't get a stiffer sentence? Could've saved a lot of lives.
I don't know, but this guy was one Creepy Fella. Must still be locked up I guess.
He is. I just find it ironic that the first victim and her family had the chance to put him away -- or even to death -- and didn't take it, but now are complaining about the outcome.
For the rape and beating of an EIGHT year old girl he spent only 4 years in prison. Appalling. It appears that his next conviction was rape of a 15 yo for which he got only 9 years.
For the rape and beating of an EIGHT year old girl he spent only 4 years in prison. Appalling. It appears that his next conviction was rape of a 15 yo for which he got only 9 years.
Amazing that with this he is released at all. Isn't it obvious this guy will re-offend. A person like this should never be released under any circumstances, it is always just a matter of time and opportunity for him until the next victim. Predators never get better, they can only be locked up for prevention of further crimes.
What amazes me is remembering Nixons' law enforcement initiatives in the early seventies went from 38 million Federally to over 380 million in just four years, and the paranoia it caused, yet this guy operated right under their noses. Meanwhile, a dobbie conviction had friends losing their homes, credit rating, and getting jail time.
Amazing that with this he is released at all. Isn't it obvious this guy will re-offend. A person like this should never be released under any circumstances, it is always just a matter of time and opportunity for him until the next victim. Predators never get better, they can only be locked up for prevention of further crimes.
Again, the family didn't allow the child to testify or maybe even talk to police; they whisked her out of the country. With their help, the sentence would've been much stiffer. If it's anyone's "fault," it's theirs (and now they're crying about the sentence).
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Again, the family didn't allow the child to testify or maybe even talk to police; they whisked her out of the country. With their help, the sentence would've been much stiffer. If it's anyone's "fault," it's theirs (and now they're crying about the sentence).
The parents were in a tough spot. I would have a hard time forcing my 9 year old to take the stand and recount that horror.
I wonder if they had the option they do now, to have a forensic psychologist interview the child and then use the video rather than stick the child on the stand to be grilled.
Pretty sure that option was available then, too. They just chose to run. That's their prerogative, and not to blame the victim, but they don't really have room to complain now (and it wasn't the judge's fault; his hands would've been tied -- no pun intended -- without the evidence needed to convict and sentence appropriately).
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