Forgive the Killer

Summary

On the country's most popular live television show, if a death row inmate received forgiveness from the victim's family, they would not be executed.

The camera focused on a young man behind a set of steel bars.

"Vance Hester. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Committed six murders in six months. Currently awaiting execution."

The host turned toward the audience. "Our producers contacted the families of every victim in the hope that they might be willing to give him a second chance."

But all six families refused to forgive him. They demanded that he pay for his crimes with his life.