Suspected Serial Killer Derrick Todd Lee arrested in Atlanta

Fox News Channel/AP ^

[The Hon. Galahad Threepwood]

Just announced on Hannity and Colmes; also on FNC's website (headline only).

[MEG33]

Just heard it...relief!

[John Jorsett]

The only thing I've heard on this story was something about a massive DNA screening that led to his identity. Can anyone point me to more details on what was done?

[The Hon. Galahad Threepwood]

Link to an earlier story giving some details of the case.

[etcetera]

Does Louisiana have the death penalty?

[homeschool mama]

Thank God!

[randog]

Paging Johnny Cochran, paging Johnny Cochran...Mr. Cochran, please pick-up the black courtesy phone...

[cgk]

Excellent news.

[homeschool mama]

**Does Louisiana have the death penalty? **

I believe so, yes.

[cgk]

Louisiana and the Death Penalty

Lousiana allows the death penalty as an option in cases of first-degree murder, treason and aggravated rape when the victim is under the age of 12.

The sentence is death by lethal injection.

Minimum age for death penalty: 16

Executions since 1977: 24

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[homeschool mama]

**Lousiana allows the death penalty as an option in cases of first-degree murder, treason and aggravated rape when the victim is under the age of 12. **

ONLY when the victim is under the age of 12??? Dear Lord...I hope there will be special circumstances if this thug is guilty of killing 5 women (at least).

[Pubbie]

Try em then Fry em.

[cgk]

I think that part applies to the "aggravated rape" conviction only, not the whole sentence. I had to read it a couple times also. ;)

[nothingnew]

Another 3 named assasin/murderer?

FMCDH

[Shermy]

Atlanta story here:

http://www.wxia11.com/news/news_article.asp?storyid=32199

"...Idicalla said Lee, as police had characterized him, was a very congenial man. “He is a very gentle man and a very nice guy,” he said..."

Serial killers often seem to be that type, no?

[homeschool mama]

Oh...okay. Thank you for clarifying.

[homeschool mama]

**Serial killers often seem to be that type, no?**

Seems to be so, Shermy. Perhaps his gentle demeanor made him approachable and trustworthy by these poor ladies.

Jeez...anymore, who can you trust?

[MeekMom]

You know it's a serial killer when they list his first, middle and last name.

[eddie willers]

Serial killers often seem to be that type, no?

'Cept they're usually not black.

[SauronOfMordor]

Derrick Todd Lee