How can we explain the cold-hearted actions of a human being? The judge in Rodney Alcala's case seems to be eluded by this question. The 69 years old man was sentenced to 25 years to life for the horrible crimes of Cornelia Crilley and Ellen Hover. Furthermore, he was found guilty for more crimes and he was sentenced to the death penalty. The serial killer seemed to attack women and we could assume a pattern of attacking similar victims. Not only did Alcala committed the crime of murdering innocents, he took pleasure in raping and hurting them as much as possible before ending their life. The family members of the victims who were still under great shock were relieved to see that the judge was really emotional about the cases and that Rodney Alcala got what he deserved. We will never know how to explain such actions, but hopefully, such people as serial killer Rodney Alcala are found and punished for what they have done. To read the article, check out:
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/08/nyregion/judge-cries-during-sentencing-of-serial-killer-rodney-alcala.html?ref=serialmurders
Written by Laurie St-Pierre
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