PCM Posted September 22, 2006 Posted September 22, 2006 From the St. Paul Pioneer Press: Rodriguez faces long road to execution Even with a jury's decision that Alfonso Rodriguez Jr. should die, his journey from a North Dakota courtroom to an execution chamber in Indiana is one that will be measured in more than just miles. One way that passage will be measured is time. There's no telling how long the appeals process might take. Of the 45 people currently facing a federal death sentence, the oldest case dates to 1995.It can take up to 10 minutes from the time the chemicals start flowing to the time the heart stops. During that time, a telephone line is kept open in case there is a last-minute grant of clemency. Only the president can do that. Quote
Sioux-cia Posted September 23, 2006 Posted September 23, 2006 rodriqass's attorney referred to him as a 'child of God'. NO, NO, NO, I do not believe that and never will. He is an animal, a devil and the manner he has lived his life proves that without a shadow of a doubt. He may have been born a 'child of God' but he chose to take the path to hell. He chose it, it was his decision, no one, nothing forced him to become the animal he is. I don't believe he is even human. I am happy that he has been sentenced to death. While the this trial is over, let us not forget it's not over for Dru's family and friends. They have to live every day without Dru. They'll remain in my prayers. Quote
Slap Shot Posted September 23, 2006 Posted September 23, 2006 In a way I think the longer it takes to kill him the better. Let me explain. The guy is obviously mentally deranged. He's got issues. Every minute he's awake he's going to be thinking, "Is today the day I die?". The longer this drags on the more it will eat at his inner being, whatever is left of it. The guy is either remorseful and has to live with the guilt or he thinks he's above it all and is a caged animal that won't ever again have power over another human being. I have to imagine that over time that starts to mentally eat at him the bastard. Maybe I'm grasping at straws but I'm looking at a silver lining in the fact the guy will live longer than he should. Or maybe he it gives more opportunity for someone to get him alone and treat him like he treated Dru. Quote
siouxforeverbaby Posted September 23, 2006 Posted September 23, 2006 Or maybe he it gives more opportunity for someone to get him alone and treat him like he treated Dru. From what my co-worker was told from her lawyer husband was that he would be kept in solitary to avoid that happening. He would be carefully watched everywhere to avoid it also. I would guess that is so the jail doesn't get in trouble for not doing something if something did happen to him. Quote
HockeyMom Posted September 24, 2006 Posted September 24, 2006 I can't imagine what her family went through this week. Thankfully, the jury sentenced him the way that I feel he should have been sentenced. He's an animal. May her family find some peace. Quote
jloos Posted September 24, 2006 Posted September 24, 2006 From what my co-worker was told from her lawyer husband was that he would be kept in solitary to avoid that happening. He would be carefully watched everywhere to avoid it also. I would guess that is so the jail doesn't get in trouble for not doing something if something did happen to him. Death row is like its own jail inside a jail. The death row inmates are never in contact with any other inmates. Actually most death rows are the least violent and have the least inmate problems. All of the inmates are on their best behavior hoping to get spared. The average federal execution takes 4-5 years. I do not think this one will take much longer than average. When you factor out those that give up their appeals, the number is probably closer to 6 years. Rodriguez's case appears to have been well defended and I doubt the appeals process will take longer than normal. Quote
Slap Shot Posted September 25, 2006 Posted September 25, 2006 Death row is like its own jail inside a jail. The death row inmates are never in contact with any other inmates. Actually most death rows are the least violent and have the least inmate problems. All of the inmates are on their best behavior hoping to get spared. I realize that. I was being facetious as well as expressing wishful thinking that he could go out like Dahmer. Quote
Sioux-cia Posted September 25, 2006 Posted September 25, 2006 I realize that. I was being facetious as well as expressing wishful thinking that he could go out like Dahmer. Even though death row inmates are secluded, I'm know I've heard of them being beaten and in some cases killed by other inmates. I don't know how they get to them but I do know it's happened. Quote
Sioux27 Posted September 30, 2006 Posted September 30, 2006 Even though death row inmates are secluded, I'm know I've heard of them being beaten and in some cases killed by other inmates. I don't know how they get to them but I do know it's happened. I hope that the "Dahmer" security school is in full attendance at Indiana! Quote
southpaw Posted September 30, 2006 Posted September 30, 2006 i just got done listening to drew wrigley talk for more than two hours about the case. he went into a lot of detail and gave the entire story of the abduction. the things dru had to go through are practically unspeakable. it's amazing someone can be so cold-hearted. no doubt in my mind that after hearing drew's closing statement that every juror in the courtroom felt rodriguez deserved to die. it was only until a final juror "came to peace" with making the decision that they got the unanimous decision. Quote
dallassiouxfan Posted September 30, 2006 Posted September 30, 2006 http://www.cnn.com/2006/LAW/09/29/inmate.t...o.ap/index.html Thought this was interesting. Quote
Siouxmama Posted October 3, 2006 Posted October 3, 2006 http://www.cnn.com/2006/LAW/09/29/inmate.t...o.ap/index.html Thought this was interesting. Since it was a forced tattoo, does the state end up paying for it to be removed? Quote
HockeyMom Posted October 4, 2006 Posted October 4, 2006 http://www.in-forum.com/articles/index.cfm...mp;section=news Rodrig-ass's lawyers are asking Erickson to reject the sentence and to grant him a new trial. Dear Mr. Ney, The jury has spoken, they speak for all of us, go away and let Mr. Rodrig-ass suffer his fate. Sincerely, Everyone Quote
PCM Posted October 6, 2006 Posted October 6, 2006 The Grand Forks Herald today ran this [url="http://www.grandforksherald.com/articles/index.cfm?id=12414 Quote
CoteauRinkRat Posted October 6, 2006 Posted October 6, 2006 No one doubts that Rodriguez committed an unspeakable crime. But few seem ready to grant that he is but one member of a very large club that thrives on the suffering of women. This really irritated me when I read this editorial this morning. Just because he might be "one member of a very large club" does not justify his actions one bit and to imply it is a joke. Quote
Sioux-cia Posted October 6, 2006 Posted October 6, 2006 In this day and age, 'life in prison' does not mean dying in prison. Murderers, child rapists, etc. are paroled out of the system routinely mainly due to overcrowding. Executing Rodrigass will insure that he will never again rape, torture or kill another human being! The death penalty, in this case, will most certainly 'shield women from violence'. Quote
HockeyMom Posted October 6, 2006 Posted October 6, 2006 The average term of a life sentence is 30 years. Quote
HockeyMom Posted November 8, 2006 Posted November 8, 2006 Judge denies motion to throw out Rodriguez death sentence Quote
UNDhockey22 Posted November 8, 2006 Posted November 8, 2006 In this day and age, 'life in prison' does not mean dying in prison. Murderers, child rapists, etc. are paroled out of the system routinely mainly due to overcrowding. Executing Rodrigass will insure that he will never again rape, torture or kill another human being! The death penalty, in this case, will most certainly 'shield women from violence'. This is just a question I was wondering. Does that go for criminals who get sentenced to life without parole. I assume they cannot get paroled right? Or am I wrong. Do not mistake that statement for sarcasm opposing the death penalty. I believe he should be sentenced to death. Quote
Sioux-cia Posted November 8, 2006 Posted November 8, 2006 This is just a question I was wondering. Does that go for criminals who get sentenced to life without parole. I assume they cannot get paroled right? Or am I wrong. Do not mistake that statement for sarcasm opposing the death penalty. I believe he should be sentenced to death. http://legal-dictionary.thefreedictionary....ility+of+parole life without possibility of parole n. a sentence sometimes given for particularly vicious criminals in murder cases or to repeat felons, particularly if the crime is committed in a state which has no death penalty, the jury chooses not to impose the death penalty, or the judge feels it is simpler to lock the prisoner up and "throw away the key" rather than invite years of appeals while the prisoner languishes on death row. Opponents of capital punishment often advocate this penalty as a substitute for execution. It guarantees the criminal will not endanger the public, and the prospect of never being outside prison is severe punishment. Contrary arguments are that this penalty does not deter murderers, there is always the possibility of escape or killing a guard or fellow prisoner, or some soft-hearted Governor may someday reduce the sentence. Quote
UNDhockey22 Posted November 8, 2006 Posted November 8, 2006 http://legal-dictionary.thefreedictionary....ility+of+parole Thank you very much. Quote
southpaw Posted November 9, 2006 Posted November 9, 2006 Judge denies motion to throw out Rodriguez death sentence this is a routine thing that happens after someone is found guilty. the defense will throw a half-assed attempt at getting the case tossed out, but it rarely is approved. Quote
ScottM Posted November 9, 2006 Posted November 9, 2006 In this day and age, 'life in prison' does not mean dying in prison. Murderers, child rapists, etc. are paroled out of the system routinely mainly due to overcrowding. Executing Rodrigass will insure that he will never again rape, torture or kill another human being! The death penalty, in this case, will most certainly 'shield women from violence'. There is no parole under the federal system. Life, does indeed, mean life in most cases, unless the sentence is overturned or the President pardons the convict. Besides, I can't imagine he'd do too well in general population Leavenworth or Atlanta, so his "life" might be shorter than going through the appellate process accompanying a death sentence. Quote
WildSioux Posted January 26, 2007 Posted January 26, 2007 Attorney's to argue for new trial in Sjodin case Defense attorneys say racism and missteps by federal Judge Ralph Erickson and prosecutors warrant a new trial. Racism and missteps by the judge Excuse me, but the jury spoke and it was a unanimous vote. This is getting sad, let her family and friends rest in peace now. Quote
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