They seem less aloof, for sure. Plus, they enjoyed emailing the newspaper. I think JW. He might think his mom will be proud of him. His attorney might even suggest “your mom wants you to live”, in effort to help him with his decision making.
I can hear it now:
You're a young man, the best approach for YOU is to tell the DA what an insignificant role you had in the crimes you’re charged with. Let’s get you on the road to rehabilitation so you can be with your daughter. Don’t worry about your family, their attorney is taking good care of them. I only want you to putt his behind you.
I think JW would melt like butter! Jmo