shepgirl - I agree with what you have said, but I believe that there are people born with 'something missing' in the brain chemically, just as some are born with physical infirmities. The brain and its chemicals are physical as well, so it stands to reason that this can and does happen.

In the original post, I pasted a letter he wrote to his mom. It was found in his pocket and never mailed. Everyone, have a look at that.

I have also visited a blog of his, which ends in 2005. He talks many times of 'fighting demons' in his head.

I agree with the death penalty, as this does not seem 'curable' and he will keep on hurting and killing.

Also - he is now 45 years of age, and was 42 when he killed Dylan Groene. It's a bit late to be blaming mommy and daddy.

Check this story about the adult who went to their parent, and ranted about how it was all the parent's fault that they (the adult child) were where they were now.

The parent thinks, and then says, "Well, maybe it is my fault that you are where you are now. But if you stay there - that's your fault."