"The old Earl Richmond that did these crimes died many years ago."
It is quite unfortunate that "The old Earl..." didn't die before brutally murdering four innocent individuals; two women and two children.
If Earl was truly reborn, he is now with the Lord. Just because a criminal acknowledges his guilt, and converts as a person doesn't change the fact that those innocent individuals are dead. The punishment fit the crimes.
Excellent summary.
Exactly.