[unixfox]

If he had been executed, his death could serve as a deterrent for other would-be rapists.

And what if later he would have been found not guilty by a DNA test?

Furthermore, what if you would have been on a jury that had sentenced him to death and later found out he was not guilty?

[OBAFGKM]

I hate it when I have to explain sarcism. On the other hand, I suppose my post doesn't differ all that much from some of the other, presumedly serious, posts on this thread.