I'm confused by this story. Is the developer the bad guy because he didn't remedy the situation? Because he didn't look at it or touch it? Because he refused to comment to the reporter? I'm not saying it isn't his fault, nor am I saying it is. There's not enough information in this article to have an opinion. It sounds biased. If they believe the wood came that way, why not go after the manufacture of the lumber? I just don't understand why it's the developers fault, 6 years after it was built, inspected, and recieved it's certificate of occupancy.

I find the 10 year plea deal an absolute slap in the face to this poor girl, her family, friends, and to society. Prosecutors obviously have evidence tying this guy to the murder. Take that evidence to trial, present it, and let the jury convict him. If you don't have enough proof of his guilt, then keep working the case until you do! Don't offer the alleged murderer the deal of a lifetime. It just tells him, and every person watching this case that killing, and severing limbs is not too big of a deal.

Is Russ Hauge the main prosecutor in this case? It wouldn't suprise me. His office is well known for handing out plea deals like candy at Halloween. I'd be in a rage if I were the father of that poor young girl. I only hope they can find some closure when this is all over.

I feel for the restaurant owner. I don't care for fast food, and rarely eat it.. but the guy's still running a business, and he's helping his employees make a living. Whenever I hear about something like this locally, I tend not to patronize it anymore, and I doubt I'm the only one. This dumb kid probably can't even comprehend the problems he might have caused for this place, but I hope the restaurant can overcome this. And I hope that kid is held accountable.

Facing more than 25 years, for killing a woman and "violating" her remains. This should be an automatic life without parole, or death. Prisoners choice for all I care. But a chance at freedom should be completely out of the question. Period.

Heck of a score for law enforcement ! I doubt the courier will ever be seen alive again though.

The only problem is medical mj wouldn't have been lucrative enough. This guy was in it for the money.

I'm glad the judge wasn't moved by his "I didn't do it but i'm sorry it happened" speech.. but 40 years is not a just sentence for crushing a woman's skull in. He should never be a free man again.

Definitely the best comment I've read today !

What a sicko. No one in their right mind would put someone "out of their misery" after an "accidental" shooting, then take money out of their wallet. After a proper conviction, put him away for good.