[MarkL]

There is a simple way to resolve this issue. When Robert Cushing, the victim, gives this murderer a sworn statement that he's forgiven her, then she should be set free...

What's the problem?

As commedienne, Paula Poundstone once said, "Sirhan Sirhan was up for parole, and he told the parole board, 'If Robert Kennedy were alive today, he'd testify before you that I should be set free.' Isn't that just the worst luck? The one guy that would testify on his behalf, and he shoots him!"

Mark

[jigsaw]

...she stood and watched while her husband fired two rounds from a shotgun into Mr. Cushing's chest.

I'd permanently mount a loaded shotgun pointing into McLaughlin's cell and every once in a while have it click.