Posted on 12/05/2016 11:20:35 AM PST by Cecily
Justin Ross Harris, convicted three weeks ago of intentionally leaving his 22-month-old son inside a hot car to die, was sentenced Monday to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
An additional 32 years — the maximum penalty allowed — was added to the sentence by Cobb County Superior Court Judge Mark Staley Clark, following the recommendation of prosecutors.
“The state’s recommendation is the very least that can be considered just,” Staley Clark said.
“There is no justification,” lead prosecutor Chuck Boring said Monday in requesting the toughest punishment possible. “This is basically the most aggravated killing of another individual, especially a young child … that there’s only one sentence that reflects the evil nature of what he did.”
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I literally shudder reading about this case, but I have never seen any reference to the mother of this poor child. He is not listed as separated or divorced. She must be devastated.
As her second day on the witness stand wrapped up in ex-husband Justin Ross Harris’ murder trial this morning, Leanna Taylor had harsh words for the man accused of leaving their 22-month-old son to die in a hot SUV in June 2014.
When asked during re-direct by the defense about how she now felt about Harris, Taylor said: “He ruined my life. He destroyed my life. I’m humiliated. I may never trust anyone again the way that I did. If I never see him again after this day, that’s fine.”
If he would have driven the car over him he’d only have faced 3-5 years.
His wife divorced him. She spoke on his behalf during the trial as did his family.
I wouldn’t be that understanding.
http://abcnews.go.com/US/justin-ross-harris-wife-retakes-stand-hot-car/story?id=43219650
It’s not clear if they were ever married. This article has more information about her.
May his cell mate call him “bend over”.
Yes, I stand corrected.
Was Harris first served notice that he was “death-penalty eligible” for his alleged crimes? (If not, then he cannot be sentenced to life without parole.)
Did the prosecutor first seek the death penalty?
Good grief, I can’t read anymore - article clearly says ex-wife. I have to get another coffee!!!
“Ross also researched how long it would take for a child to die in a hot motor vehicle and he trolled websites advocating a child-free lifestyle.”
That’s what the investigators initially said, but apparently no testimony of that sort was given in trial under oath.
The face of EVIL next to the face of total innocence. What happened to the mother? Was she SUPPORTING the KILLER?
She’s HUMILIATED??? omg....ME ...ME....ME!!! TYPICAL!
In my opinion....he got off too light. He should be put to death. That sweet child. Thank God for His grace and that child is with the Lord now.
To answer your question, There is no Justice. This son of a bitch did not receive Justice. If he had received Justice, he would have been one of the three: 1.Introduced to a short piece of rope and tall tree limb. 2. Introduced to Ole Sparky. 3. Rode the needle. In prison, he goes from day to day. The Governor can pardon him anytime he desires. Whether he does or whether he doesn't is not the point. The point is that he can.
The crime did not meet the requirements for a capital murder prosecution in Georgia (probably because he didn’t have a previous felony record, and the murder was not committed during the commission of another capital felony):
“Definition of Capital Homicide:
Murder, rape, armed robbery, kidnapping committed by person with prior record of conviction for capital felony; murder, rape, armed robbery, kidnapping committed while engaged in commission of other capital felony; knowingly created grave risk of death to multiple persons in public place by use of weapon/device; murder committed for financial gain; judicial officer, district attorney or solicitor (or formers) because of exercise of duties; committed as agent of another; outrageously or wantonly vile, horrible or inhuman; against peace officer, corrections officer, fireman while performing duties; offender escaped from lawful custody/confinement; avoiding lawful arrest”
http://statelaws.findlaw.com/georgia-law/georgia-capital-punishment-laws.html
The testimony in court was that Harris looked into how a dog or other animal would die in a hot car (he watched a video about the subject).
Doesn't this qualify?
That certainly applies............
I wonder if he can serve out his sentence locked in a car someplace near Phoenix.
I think we have the post of the day right here.
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