Readers disagree about whether killer and rapist Dale Eaton should live or fry

Last week, we reported about a hearing for Dale Wayne Eaton, who's on Wyoming's death row for the horrific rape and murder of Lisa Kimmell, a Denver teen also known as "Lil Miss," back in 1988. Eaton's lawyers say his defense was subpar before being sentenced to die and he...
By Michael Roberts
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Last week, we reported about a hearing for Dale Wayne Eaton, who’s on Wyoming’s death row for the horrific rape and murder of Lisa Kimmell, a Denver teen also known as “Lil Miss,” back in 1988. Eaton’s lawyers say his defense was subpar before being sentenced to die and he was mentally ill. To put it mildly, our readers disagreed about the case.

Kristin Vortex writes:

Killing people for killing people sends a mixed message.

Half Aspen writes:

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He’s a murderer, a rapist, and a worthless piece of shit. Fry his retched ass.

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword‘s news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor’s degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master’s degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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