Just when my opinion on capital punishment begins to waver, I see a story like this.

It would be interesting to know why he was released from prison following the murder conviction. He doesn't look old enough to have served a very long time.

Dan, please look back at some of the previous stories in the paper and on the web -- suspect got off his charge with the help of a group who felt he had been wrongly conficted. We'll have more details on what happened in Saturday's editions.

Dan - Information about the reason for his release is at the end of this article:

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/bal-md.ci.stabbing12nov12,0,2596489.story

In brief, he was granted a new trial due to incompetence on behalf of his lawyer. The lone witness against him recanted, making a new conviction unlikely, so they set him free.

I understand your feelings with regard to capital punishment when something like this happens, but that emotional, natural human reaction for vengeance is exactly why I believe we shouldn't entrust the power of life and death to the government.

Incredible! If the citizens of Baltimore can not rely on the justice system to keep killers in jail so this couldn't have happened maybe it is time we revamp the system or legally arm citizens to give us a fighting chance at least. It worked in the old wild west and we are just about there

express mail him back to the wolves just in time for turkey day when the jail is on lock im sure for something and real men cant see their love one there waiting

I believe the state of MD shouldn't waste any tax payers money to convict him but rather make a public example out of him by executting in front the entire city so that the other perverts can see what should happen to people who harm children!

I can't believe that he is already out of prison. It is crazy how he did these horrible things to a 15-year-old boy. He should, with out a doubt, been given life in prison or the death penalty!