TN - Chris Newsom, 23, & Channon Christian, 21, murdered, Knoxville, 6 Jan 2007 #9

[JulieR]

I'd be ok with death, but I think 51 years before parole may be the best soluction if it isn't death. That gives the criminal some hope which might make it far easier for the prison guards who have to manage criminals in prison.

It. Is. Death.

I should have said, it can't feel good to send someone to death, I feel good about it.

 

[SuziQ]

http://twitter.com/jamiescoop

"The murder was especially heinous, atrocious and cruel,' the foreman said, reading from verdict form

 

[jnTexas]

This was the right and just verdict in this case. I hope that any and all appeals uphold this verdict. This monster does not deserve to take another breath on this earth.

 

[Muffet]

immediate reactions:

Upon death verdict for Chris' murder:

 

[SuziQ]

http://twitter.com/jamiescoop

Judge polling each juror to ensure individual verdicts

 

[SuziQ]

Yes sir, no hesitation from any juror.

 

[SuziQ]

Need to set sentencing on non capital crimes.

 

[PrairieWind]

Lemaricus Davidson blinking like crazy now.

 

[yolorado]

These poor family victims. My heart goes to them. I weep for Davidson, for the potential lost. I have a child a year younger. I used to look at the kids in her class as a classroom volunteer and hope I was doing everything I could for every kid to give them hope and show them a path to the future. Somewhere, a year ahead was this poor boy who would go on to reap horrible carnage. It's so sad. I only hope this verdict will help the families go foward...in spite of their unfathomable lost.

 

[PrairieWind]

Yes sir, no hesitation from any juror.

Emotionaly tough on them, but really was no question what it would be. God bless the jury.

 

[SuziQ]

Jury being released.

 

[yolorado]

God bless Chris and Channon. God bless Newsoms and Christians.

 

[Muffet]

Scheduling further procedings:

 

[SuziQ]

Giving Jurors permission to speak to the media.

 

[PrairieWind]

Price is making sure the verdict form is correct. Leaving no wiggle room.

 

[Muffet]

Hero, ADA Leland Price:

 

[SuziQ]

Judge addressing Davidson.

 

[SuziQ]

Judge imposing death by lethal injection. May you find peace with your maker.

 

[PrairieWind]

"may you find peace with your Maker" says the judge in delivering the offical death sentence.

 

[SuziQ]

http://twitter.com/jamiescoop

Getting family reax next