Tuesday, May 13, 2003
Judge refuses bail on homicide charge / Suspect in 1982 Los Gatos killing arraignedBecause he was a minor at the time of the alleged crime, Viehweg appeared in juvenile court Monday, although prosecutors said they will seek to have the case transferred to adult court.
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"My position is he should be dealt with as an adult," Deputy District Attorney Ralph Dixon said after the arraignment. "In 1982 we would have proceeded in the manner we are now . . . and attempted to try him as an adult." Really? Back in 1982? I don't think so. I think it's very likely Viehweg is being disingenous about the reason he killed Jordan (the hardball tactics and yet relative silence on the part of the prosecutors for more information makes me think there was some sort of sexual behavior involved--if they're not just dedicated to railroading--which would make Viehweg strongly resemble the serial killer profile. On the other hand, if it turns out he doesn't have any more skeletons in his closet, maybe he should be tried as a minor since it falls pretty neatly into an underage crime-of-passion thing. I think 1982 didn't have the standard of trying kids as adults we do today.
posted by Jeff Lester |
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