Posted on 07/26/2009 9:52:14 PM PDT by nmh
DALLAS — Police said they found a 3 1/2-week-old infant stabbed and decapitated in a Texas home on Sunday and his mother "screaming that she killed her baby" after the devil told her to do it.
The mother, Otty Sanchez, 33, of San Antonio, was taken to a local hospital in critical condition with self-inflicted stab wounds to her chest and stomach, said San Antonio police spokesman Joe Rios.
Investigators took a sword, a machete and a kitchen knife from the home.
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But 40 years ago you wouldn’t have 100s of lawyers rushing to defend her, nor TV News shows, papers, and magazines showing sympathy for this woman. We live in a culture of death where only those who serve a purpose have the right to live.
well, as I recall, there is a God and HE decides what happens to deranged people like this woman, not us...
The best we can do is pray for the baby and for the soul of the mother.
Regardless, she must be separated from society.
I know you asked this question of politicalmerc but here is my take on it. Insane or sane, a person who commits a crime like this should be put to death. My opinion and I stand by it.
"The devil made me do it" is used a lot for the insanity defense. If she acts crazy, she thinks she may get off.
Gut instinct? She had a temper tantrum because the baby was too much work. She killed it, and had to come up with some kind of quick excuse.
Oh yeah. I see welfare checks, too. This baby didn't stand a chance.
>> well, as I recall, there is a God and HE decides what happens to deranged people like this woman, not us...
Oh really? So we are to do nothing; is that what you’re saying?
His brother had stopped taking his medication and one afternoon he butchered his mother and sister in the kitchen and went upstairs to his room and went to sleep. He didn't even clean himself up. He said the devil tormented him into killing them.
His father discover red the bodies and my friends brother is now an inmate at a prison for the criminally insane. He was absolutely convinced that the devil made him kill them. My friend believes it as well.
These things happen. Some people are insane and can not be held responsible for their actions while in the state of insanity. They do, however, need to be removed from society for both the protection of society and of themselves.
Sounds more like “Water”. They dip little cigars in formaldehyde and smoke them.
It’s cheaper than meth and they go totally nuts on that crap.
Geraldo helped force the shut down of Asylums all across America... I hope he regrets it
Terrific point. That bastard unleashed an entire torrent of insane people on our society. I’m surprised that anyone remembers that.
Your post is just as sick.
I would love to have your reference. I do remember the closing of state run asylums in California... I believe it was during Ronald Reagan’s stint as Governor?
Evil. May the baby rest in peace.
I wonder what her religion was. She probably misread or misunderstood something.
“I know you asked this question of politicalmerc but here is my take on it. Insane or sane, a person who commits a crime like this should be put to death. My opinion and I stand by it. “
I have come to the same conclusion myself. Mainly because the Bible does not give exceptions in the law to anyone who is mentally ill. Juveniles, yes, and perhaps by extension, the severely retarded who are essentially juveniles.
There is the further problem that mental illness can be feigned or exaggerated and used as an excuse. Who is truly sane when they murder another person? Is murder ever a sane act?
I do believe there is such a thing as insanity. But I believe the laws should apply to everyone, regardless of our sanity.
If I remember correctly Geraldo worked for NBC News and he did this huge expose of the terrible conditions at some asylums and this led to them being shut down as inhumane.
This is an incredibly sad tale.
The mother is certainly insane, no doubt about it.
If she ever regains sanity and realizes what she did she will wish she was dead.... no hope for her that I can see.
Prayers up for all touched by this horrible mess. :-(
Prayers for the baby. I read these stories & wonder where are the people around her? Did nobody notice she was acting strange or that she had issues? I can’t believe nobody knew she didn’t have any problems. I hope she is never allowed near another baby again. I favor the death penalty & even for those with mental problems.
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