Actually we have the death penalty here in TN. On the local news I've heard them discussing the possible charges - they are waiting for the guy's mental evaluation. Also they are talking about this being a hate crime. He left a long letter in his car (he didn't expect to walk out alive) and if he specifically mentioned a group - gays, unitarians, something like that - then this could also be charged as a hate crime. I think the fact that he murdered two people is enough - put him away!