That’s actually a good thing. In capital cases, I want the defendant’s case to be argued by the Dream Team of shysters, so there’s no reason to doubt that he/she is guilty and deserves the needle. Prosecution teams do take short cuts and prosecution witnesses do perjure themselves or, in some cases, have faulty memories.
I’m in agreement; when it comes to people like Arias and Bundy and Dahmer, we need a quick execution date and then be done with it.
You know, when she started cutting his tires and escalating the harassment, he should have gone to the police and started filing criminal charges. More than a little jail time would have likely turned her around or just put her on the spot with the police who would have kept an eye on her and gotten the situation under some sort of control.
Travis never should have given her the leeway he did. He should have called the cops, started some sort of therapy, and then had the brains to get a gun and start locking the doors in his house. He was irresponsible in regards to his safety.
Just to add, if someone has a faulty memory or lies, then certainly serious prison time should be given. I think the best defense possible should be provided during a penalty phase where a life is on the line. In no way should short cuts be allowed and the procedures done by prosecutors should be monitored to ensure that they aren’t taking shortcuts.