Owens' (the store clerk) stepmother was on Hannity & Colmes calling for this beast to be executed. However, Owens' brother wants him to spend life in prison.
So the family is even split. Sad!
I read an article today and the brother said he is against the death penalty in most cases. And he would be against the death penalty in Tookie's case if Tookie would sign a contract to drop all of his appeals.
Since it is the stated position of Tookie and his journalist girlfriend that they will work night and day to free Tookie, I think that means the brother is for the death penalty in Tookie's case.