Murder rips mercy's heart out.

“During the sentencing, Judge Clapham asked Ms Baker, who was sitting in the public gallery, to "tell him what you need. You know better than me". Ratana wiped away tears as he listened to the weeping woman tell him she loved him and wanted them to have a decent life. She had stood at the back of the courtroom, looked at Ratana and told him she wanted him to change for himself.”

This story is tragic on many levels. Lives will ever be the same. The implications of these actions could have far reaching implications than first realized.

The loss of child is obviously the most devastating for family, for friends, for us all. To think that so much potential is snuffed out in one violent moment.

That poor mother, asking the judge to give her partner a chance. The hope for a better future so dear to her heart. Such betrayal. How could you feel that you could trust another human being ever again.

That poor judge. Responding to the initial case with such mercy. How many future defendants will miss out on that compassion as the judge prefers to deal in justice, fearing the consequences of a merciful heart.

Indeed a tragedy.
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