Posted on Feb 17, 2015
Eddy Ray Routh prosecution expected to rest today, thoughts?
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Since my military service, I greatly dislike the way the title "hero" is thrown around. I have only known of a few people who deserve that title. Chris Kyle was one of mine. I've read everything I could about the "man" who murdered Mr. Kyle, I admit that he had problems, but also that he was not a good soldier.
As much as I would like Eddy Ray Routh to be executed, I don't think he it will happen. I have a sinking feeling he will be successful with an insanity plea. Any thoughts on this subject.
As much as I would like Eddy Ray Routh to be executed, I don't think he it will happen. I have a sinking feeling he will be successful with an insanity plea. Any thoughts on this subject.
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I'm just finishing "American Sniper" (the book), and I agree with you, SPC Nicholas Cureton, that Chris Kyle was a true American hero. How terribly sad that he made it through four deployments and hundreds of engagements with the enemy, only to come home to be snuffed out by this guy.
I'm not exactly following the trial, but I wouldn't be surprised to learn that the insanity defense wins the day. And that's a sad postscript to Chris Kyle's life and legacy.
I'm not exactly following the trial, but I wouldn't be surprised to learn that the insanity defense wins the day. And that's a sad postscript to Chris Kyle's life and legacy.
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It is a shame that we have a law that would allow this individual to take the lives of two great Americans. I agree the Kyle family will probably want the death penalty taken off the table, being the type of great people they seem to be. It however should stay on the table and be executed. His children should never have to hear this murders name again in the future as he "gets better", comes up for parole or anything. He committed cold blooded murder on that day and he should pay the ultimate price.
I would like to hear more about his background in the Marines and I'm pretty sure he was not a stellar Marine. IF his family knew he was having issues , why didn't they get him help? They could had folks intervene. I hope his family gets the justice deserved and Routh's name isn't brought up in the future. It is sad that he and his family were finally at a time they were moving forward and placing his Seal days behind him.
I agree with you SPC Nicholas Cureton and CW5 (Join to see) I just finished the book and what a great read. I hope you have the one that his wife added her thoughts in and her talks while the movie was being made.
I would like to hear more about his background in the Marines and I'm pretty sure he was not a stellar Marine. IF his family knew he was having issues , why didn't they get him help? They could had folks intervene. I hope his family gets the justice deserved and Routh's name isn't brought up in the future. It is sad that he and his family were finally at a time they were moving forward and placing his Seal days behind him.
I agree with you SPC Nicholas Cureton and CW5 (Join to see) I just finished the book and what a great read. I hope you have the one that his wife added her thoughts in and her talks while the movie was being made.
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SPC Nicholas Cureton
http://warfighternews.com/2015/02/10/eddie-ray-routh-the-untold-story/
This has some good info about him.
This has some good info about him.
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I do have the version of the book, CSM Michael Lynch. I enjoyed the extra material, especially the way that Clint Eastwood and Bradley Cooper come across as such nice people. And, of course, Taya Kyle as well. She seems to be a hero of sorts in her own right, like many family members who hold down the fort while their spouses deploy.
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CSM Michael Lynch
CW5 (Join to see) I so agree with you Sir. She is a very strong partner for him and a hero as well. Salutes
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The prosecution isn't seeking the death penalty so the best we can hope for is life without parole. Even if the guy is found not guilty by reason of insanity I honestly believe that no Texas mental institution would ever release him back into society.
At least there's that.
At least there's that.
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SPC Nicholas Cureton
I can honestly say that I am glad that he is being tried in Texas. Generally, There seems to be less care about political correctness.
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SGT Bryon Sergent
It seems as though we are the only state to have, a so called fast track, to the table. Once tried and found guilty by a group of you peers!
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