Alabama is number one in few things. If our state is ever at the top of any list, you can bet that it's almost always in a negative way.
Latest data show that our sweet home is tops in death row inmates per capita. While we're close to the top in murders, we're not quite there...yet. That makes it appear that our judges and juries are hardy supporters of capital punishment.
As more and more states abolish the death penalty, this "right to life" state is anything but. Take Casey Cole White. Why is the murder of Connie Ridgeway a Capital crime?
If it's only due to the fact that it's a murder for hire, shouldn't Lauderdale detectives be actively searching for the man who supposedly hired Casey? Why is Lauderdale footing the bill for two murder trials? Simply hold the trial for Mrs. Ridgeway's death; if White is found guilty, there's no need to hold the second trial.
Hey, it's only the taxpayers' money...
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