[rollo tomasi]

However, the killer is still "pending."

The same could be said about those who were murdered by the killer, but get this, without due process.

This is not about rehab, but punishment along with the fact the murderer would not be guaranteed to repeat his or her crimes again.

[Tax-chick]

No, once people are dead, they’re dead. They are no longer “pending” in terms of their eternal destiny.

On the other hand, the future actions of a killer are indeterminate until they happen, and preventing further evil is a major reason for executions.