A plea bargain has to be accepted by the DA and the Judge. You think that's very likely in this case, remembering that the DA and possibly the Judge (varies by state) have to stand for reelection (or the case of the Judge, perhaps for continuance)?
That's an interesting point. Given the volatile nature of this case, perhaps his attorney will ask for a change of venue to have him tried. (?)
Maybe not, especially if it's a public defender. We'll have to see what happens now that he's been caught.