[John Jamieson]

Why not just go ahead with the deal then and save the state big bucks. Westerfield would switch his plea to guilty and get life, which is not much different than the death by age 67 or never, his going to get now. State get a big, fast sure win.

BTW: Did you know that Judge Mudd is one who reversed a jury death decision a few years ago, and gave the guy life?