Before knowing the race of the thug, my thought was that life without parole would be appropriate. Now that I know, I hope even a protected minority will get the appropriate sentence for an evil and violent act.
He that smiteth a man, so that he die, shall surebly be put to death. — Exodus 21:12The story in the OP is exemplary of what happens to society when we get away from that standard.
Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil. — Ecclesiastes 8:11