I think he was expecting to do a runner on his own (SO arrested him, because they believed he was going to run..see previous thread, around when the arrest videos began)....I have a gut feeling that his parents were not, (even if they could), about to finance his flight from LE, but that's not supported by any facts, etc...
Whether his demeanor with LE ('nerfing', btw, I hope someone contacts the Sheriff's office, so they can remove that 'occupation'..just ridiculous!), or his possible drug use, that mugshot makes him look like many other harden criminals with (imho) dead/hardened eyes..Yes, I realize ppl often posture because they know their mugshot will be seen, but during his arrest (perp walk), he didn't seem very bothered by his situation..(which makes his appearing 'nervous' to LE all the more surprising, telling, unusual)...
I think that due to the amount of media coverage, and national interest by the public, this case has garnered, that SW is likely better off in jail, as he is (don't laugh, I'm serious), far safer there than on the outside at this point...(the more media coverage, the wider the viewership, the wider the viewership, the more likely he comes to the attention of unstable nutters...the more unstable nutters whose attention he draws, the higher the likelihood one of the does something irrational to harm him...(JMHO)...No, jail isn't fun, yes, jail is dangerous, but in all likelihood, in jail he will be in solitary confinement/protective custody...or even on suicide watch, which means a deputy or CO will be required to watch him 24/7, typically in several hour shifts, where they must 'note' his condition & what he is doing at specific times (regularly) during their shift...
Lastly, sadly such a high bond may well be within his parent's easy reach...&...Yes, I agree with his possible doing a runner, but if he was supported by his parent's why haven't they come forward in the media (not persecuting or drawing them in necessarily, just surprised we haven't seen them in the media as yet advocating on the side of their son)...
Curious, whose income/property valuation (SW'a or Parent's) is used in setting bond or is it at all a consideration? I thought the courts had to look at and take into consideration the financial status of any defendant and their ability to pay bond when setting the bond..(if that made sense)...he's an adult so wouldn't they go by his income or is it his & theirs because he's still a dependent due to his college attendance?
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