Re: Anne Perry= convicted murderess!

Readingrainbow, I am not a big fan of Anne Perry's books and only read them once in a while. However, I have spoken to her quite a bit since she always comes to St Hilda's Crime and Mystery Conference every August. She has always come across to me as a rather nice lady who is supremely aware that what she did as a child will hang over her for the rest of her life. Not only that, she is also quite a religious person and I would not be surprised if she still did not feel guilty about what happened. But one has to move on in life. I don't understand why you are so upset, like everyone else has said when she committed the crime she was a child. She served her sentence, has lead a productive life and as far as I am aware, since she has been out of prison has not done any harm to anyone else. Anne Perry has never made a secret of what happened, all this came out when the film was released. Having listened to her speak I get the feeling that she truly regrets what she did. But it was a long time ago and one is supposed to encourage rehabilitation into society. Or are you suggesting that the woman should not even be allowed to do this? I would have been more upset and disgusted with her if she tried to trade on her notoriety. The fact is that she was a well-known and respected novelist long before the film was made. How far are you sure that she only received 4 years? Don't believe everything you read in the newspapers. Unless you saw it in black and white from the records then I would take that information with a pinch of salt. In any event, whether or not she did only receive 4 years, how do you know that there was not mitigating circumstances? Anyway in those days as far as I am aware sending children to jail was a rare event. It is also unfair to compare her with the Bulger case. Unless you were there and know all the circumstances then I would not rush to judge. Anyway, if you were in her position would you not like to have a second chance?

Ayo

Mike Burke wrote: 
On 18 Oct 2005 20:25:03 -0700, "readingrainbow"
<mattiemayson@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:


Actually, according to American standards, 16 year olds who commit
brutal murders are usually sentenced as adults, now. Children as young
as 13 have been sentenced as adults. A 17 year old has even received
the death penalty, though as far as I know he hasn't yet been executed
(nor do I think he's likely to be.) I do not support the death penalty,
but I believe the sentence Perry/Hulme received (4 years) was little
more than a slap on the wrist for someone who bashed in another
person's head with a brick.



And just which American standard are we talking about, here?  And how
is that relevant to a country such as New Zealand 50 years ago?

The two 10 year old kids who murdered Jamie Bulger both served 8
years, and are now out on a 'life licence', meaning they can be
rearrested and held at any time that the British government feels they
are a threat to public saftey.


And in the fullness of time, you'll find that their status will change
again. If they keep out of trouble, after 20 years or so, if that,
they will probably be able to apply for a review.

Forgive me, but I really do think you are being just a tad unreal
about this.

Mique 
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