Ariel Castro and Jodi Arias. Two names that have become synonymous with the most horrible elements of human nature. One is accused of kidnapping, imprisoning and raping three young, innocent women for the last decade. The other was found guilty of a brutal murder of her so-called boyfriend a half decade ago.
Presently, both are in jail awaiting the next phase of their criminal proceedings; Castro for his trial, Arias for her sentencing. Neither will be released for any reason at this or at any other time.
Looking at the coverage today, it looked like both are filled with remorse and shame for their actions. Or is it self-pity for being caught in their dastardly deeds? After all, Jodi says in an interview that she won't appeal the death penalty and Ariel tried to hide his face in the front of his windbreaker.
No matter, their crimes will come down to life without parole or death. As I have discussed in earlier columns, "Death... Or Revenge" and "What Is A Life Worth", I am not a believer of the state enforcing the death penalty. I firmly believe that life without parole is a more severe penalty, since the guilty party gets to live with the burden of his crime into old age.
It has come to light that both individuals are on suicide watch. It is the state's responsibility to make every effort that no harm come to its charge, whether by another or, him or herself. Hence, the suicide watches.
It was reported today that Arias' sentencing phase will be delayed until next Wednesday and the prosecutor has promised a swift investigation and trial for Castro. Good! We really don't want to prolong either of these miscreants to have longer media coverage than necessary.
So, how long now will the media continue to cover these narcissistic fools? My hope is that it will not be as long as it covered Casey Anthony, or either of the Peterson murderers.
I am tired of the incessant coverage of the worst in human nature. Aren't you?
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