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get the red out

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14. He needed to protect his child

Reply to MADem (Reply #11)

Tue Feb 12, 2013, 04:10 PM

Feb 2013

He needed to make sure the man was unable to further assault her.

Good riddance to the monster.

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Father Who Beat Daughter's Rapist To Death Will Not Face Charges [View all] The Straight Story Feb 2013 OP

justifiable homicide. barbtries Feb 2013 #1

I think it was closer to accidental death, myself. MADem Feb 2013 #11

you're right barbtries Feb 2013 #13

Suicide by Being A Dispicable Asshole is how I'd rule it! MADem Feb 2013 #19

I would use stronger words than despicable asshole personally. Neoma Feb 2013 #29

Entirely justified, too! nt MADem Feb 2013 #36

instant karma. barbtries Feb 2013 #37

He needed to protect his child get the red out Feb 2013 #14

Right. If he had shot him or stabbed him or used a blunt instrument to his head it was CTyankee Feb 2013 #33

He had better not face charges madokie Feb 2013 #2

Sometimes a DA will look at the facts and just give up Warpy Feb 2013 #23

Especially if they are not... AnneD Feb 2013 #24

Saved the the public the $$$$ to keep him going in prison for 20+ years. Botany Feb 2013 #3

That's "Tuesday" as in "June 19, 2012." Brickbat Feb 2013 #4

The right call--temporary insanity plea would make a jury conviction geek tragedy Feb 2013 #5

Glade to see that the family name isn't in the story. daleanime Feb 2013 #6

I don't know any parent who wouldn't have done the same eissa Feb 2013 #7

Good call! backscatter712 Feb 2013 #8

This instills my faith in the justice system.I would have done the same for mine or any Happyhippychick Feb 2013 #9

Jury wouldn't have convicted him anyway bluestateguy Feb 2013 #10

When I lived in Texas, the county I lived in made it legal to confront Cleita Feb 2013 #12

I have often said rapists and murderers should be handed over to the families for punishment... nt EastKYLiberal Feb 2013 #15

Works for me. guardian Feb 2013 #16

the system works.. frylock Feb 2013 #17

If this guy had been charged, I would be very angry (nt) Nye Bevan Feb 2013 #18

Justice well-done. Aristus Feb 2013 #20

That poor child ismnotwasm Feb 2013 #21

Good. I would have done the same thing DevonRex Feb 2013 #22

Justifiable homicide redstatebluegirl Feb 2013 #25

At the risk of being called callous by someone on this board..... A HERETIC I AM Feb 2013 #26

Good riddance to bad rubbish. Common Sense Party Feb 2013 #27

Got that right, old friend. n/t A HERETIC I AM Feb 2013 #28

Justice served Go Vols Feb 2013 #30

Who wouldn't have had the same reaction as the father? ReRe Feb 2013 #31

Good ProudToBeBlueInRhody Feb 2013 #32

In Montna they used to say "the guy needed killing". I won't lose any sleep over his death. OregonBlue Feb 2013 #34

Good. MrSlayer Feb 2013 #35

Had they brought charges, I think any jury would have nullified... dairydog91 Feb 2013 #38

Temporary insanity...understandably so Oilwellian Feb 2013 #39

When you or somebody you love is the victim of an assault like that Downtown Hound Feb 2013 #40

Good - nt Ohio Joe Feb 2013 #41