Comments on: Cops Gun Down S.C. Serial Killer Suspect

41-Year-Old Man Had 25-Page Rap Sheet, Police Say; Shot Dead During Burglary Investigation in North Carolina

[Spyderwasp]

Question for the World: WHY WASN'T THIS GUY ON A REGISTRY? But only sex offenders recommit, right?

[bossman6]

This link lead to a Parick JEROME Burris, is this the same guy?

[stn_sage]

It sounds as if the correct man was caught!

It's unfortunate that he couldn't be taken alive, but not difficult to see why! He was looking at life in prison if not the death penalty! He wasn't going to go back there!

Assuming it's over, people can put the safety to 'on' position, on the guns propped against the walls by the front doors of their houses in the Carolina area---let's not have any unnecessary accidents, now!

[drthvader]

A poster at a NC television station site found Patrick Tracy Burris' myspace page. If you care to look it is http://www.myspace.com/483095487
Notice his interests and his moods.
I agree with the SLED official, this person shouldn't have been walking the street for various reasons.

[bossman6]

This link lead to a Parick JEROME Burris, is this the same guy?

[excoachken]

This is a good example of just how incompetent reporters can be. This guy was NOT a "serial killer" but rather a "spree killer." There is a significant difference. Look it up!

[dartplayer501]

Actually no. The spree killers kill a lot of people during one event. This guy is a serial as he killed a few over a period of time, albeit a shorter period than most serials. Semantics I know, but you brought it up.

[drthvader]

How horrifying!! For the town of Gaffney and to the victim's families. Is there still an IF involved in this case? Who was this person and why didn't he travel a further distance away? Still questions here I think. He was from the area?? He was known to be weird? What if this wasn't the real spree killer is still out there?

[bossman6]

We can put the firearms back in the closet and break out the fireworks. Thank you Gaston County Sheriff's Deputies, we owe you one.

[myopinionpal]

Now the folks in Gaffney can enjoy some good football from those Gaffney High Indians next month without looking over their shoulders.

[John_Merritt]

Good arguments except:

1.) In a 'just' society, the rules of law allow for the elongation of time because it provides for appeals based on numerous things, any possible new evidence brought to light, and the fact we are not so rushed to judgment that we miss something altogether. Remember we are a Democratic society and not, say Iran. 'Eye for an eye'. Is that what you want?
2.) Can you think of all those people who have needlessly been incarcerated for something they were accused, tried and sentenced; only to be found innocent years later? I don't have the numbers but I am sure it has happened because we read about it.
3.) There is no fail safe way to try and judge people when you have so much evidence and key witnesses that create mind boggling variables and possibilities. Even though the judgment is rendered you have to allow the appeals to be filed. Recommendation: Create a 'reasonable' time, say 3-5 years.
4.) Than again if someone decides to take someone out, and they encounter law enforecement; what are they supposed to do? Plead with him to give himself up, so that 'he can walk to his death knowing'. Not reasonable. Someone shoots at a cop, they reap their just rewards.
5.) The serial killers mind is not something that even the best profilers can ascertain. However most will agree these guys have no respect for others lives, and could care less about their own. These guys have been known to laugh at others on their execution date. That is how sick they are.
6.) Sometimes nature is the best measure of justice. He shot at a cop, he died. The only sad part is that we may never know why? Or if he did it alone, or had help?

Wonderfuly world we live in, huh?

[ABM_21]

He's dead? One word: GOOD!