Would you mind if your new neighbor was a former murderer?

[Kvass]

Let's say he's nice, keeps his yard clean and doesn't make any noise

[Chazmatazz269]

There’s no such thing as a “former murderer”. You can’t take back murder and you can’t make amends for it. That’s the reason that it’s considered one of the most egregious crimes.
My level of concern would depend entirely upon the circumstances of their crime. Did they kill someone who was threatening them or their family? I welcome them to the neighborhood and we become great friends! Did they run over some kid on a bike because the kid was wearing a red hat? We’d never be friendly and my vigilance would be high. Did they have a complete psychotic break and murder a bunch of random people? I’d probably find a way to make them disappear before their next psychotic episode.

[Kvass]

And how do you know your new great friend won't start seeing you as a threat over a tiny disagreement? You can never trust a killer’s justice system

[Chazmatazz269]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[molonski2]

There is no such thing as " former "
He or she is a murderer , I'd keep my distance , no invitations over for Sunday brunch.

But it would depend more on the circumstances of the murder itself.. who and why? etc etc

Or was it murders? This would all make a big difference.

[AubrieMorman]

It really depends. It's not really that worrying to me if I have no connection to them, i'll treat them just as I do with any other stranger because it's wrong to treat someone badly because they did some bad things in the past. At the same time i'd be on guard just incase though especially if they committed the murder due to psychosis, explosive rage etc

[Nikki1989]

Has the person served their full sentence, shown genuine remorse, and successfully completed rehabilitation programmes?

I wouldn't stress over it.

[Kvass]

Yeah sure a 12week course on 'how not to murder' can fix their brain

[Kelly6]

@kvass
Is it really just 12 weeks?

[HawkPerception]

Murder isn't always necessarily bad. It can be a form of justice. So it really depends on the reason for them murdering someone. For example, if someone raped my neighbors daughter and he killed them using brutal methods, I would completely respect that.

[OneViewpoint]

Depends who he murdered and why. My morality and ethics are completely situational and flexible. The US government murders people all the time. But a lot of people seem very tolerant of that. What about those 100-120 Iranian kids tRump murdered a few months ago?

[Bricealan]

@kvass I would check up on him to see if he was an 'ax murderer" and then check his tool shed for an ax or hatchet. Always talk to him in the yard with my Beretta 92fs loaded and cocked behind my back, trying for the 'head shot' if necessary.

😂😂😂😂😂🥰🥰🥰

[ohsheeT]

Well like they say don't judge a book by its cover

I think they're talking about If he's quiet If he keeps his yard clean Keeps to himself I think that's the cover

Of course I would mind

[Brady]

In America the ct. is reasonable. If they killd someone, was caught n was let out latr it could mean it was 4 a reason.

One lady drove her vehicle into her twice cheatin husband's motorcycle when they were both on the street. She or the program said they couldn't think strait. She didn't get life.

In Britain a lady stabbd n killd her ex for breakin up w/her. She got 20 or 25 years. These people get some defense. Still it may hav made me feel uneasy.

[choco-latte]

Depends on the context I guess… did he murder a random person? Then hell yeah I would be uncomfortable. I guess I just wouldn’t like it either way though.

[Levin]

As long as he's a former one I can't see an issue.

[MariaEve]

Ngl, that cracked me up lmao.

[Kvass]

@MariaEve It was such a normal reply though

[MariaEve]

@kvass I wasn’t trying to be sarcastic, It is a very smart answer.

[Levin]

@MariaEve cheers, at least someone can see the subtlety of language. Or maybe it would make sense if you could hear my voice.

[Kvass]

Lol you could make anything make sense with that accent and you know it Levin.

[Levin]

Have you heard my accent?

[Kvass]

Yeah I’ve heard yours before, it was a good British accent, some of you guys sound like a dying whale.

[Levin]

I agree it was a good British accent 👍

[Levin]

What made it a good British accent?

[EveryDayIsPretzelDay]

Every serial killer I've ever heard of kept his yard clean.

What is it with murderers and lawn care?

Why does freshly-mowed grass pair so naturally with severed heads in the freezer?

[loveslongnails]

By murderer, do you mean the neighbor was convicted of murder and has served their sentence? Do you mean someone acquitted of a murder charge? If it's the latter, they're not a murderer, so what do you mean by the term?

[exitseven]

Just because they are acquitted does not mean they are innocent. It just means that the state did not have enough of a case.

[loveslongnails]

@exitseven It also doesn't mean they're guilty, does it? JUST because you are CHARGED doesn't mean you're guilty either. If the state doesn't have "enough of a case", that's LIKELY because you're NOT guilty; not always, but likely, especially with the current administration. Like it or not, your favorite SA'er loves to charge people with crimes simply because they don't support him.

But you don't consider those options, do you exit? No, you don't.

[exitseven]

How many people get off on a technicality and kill again.

[loveslongnails]

@exitseven Why don't you research that question yourself? I did, and there's hardly any information on it or available studies based on that particular scenario.

How many INNOCENT people are convicted of murders they DIDN'T commit? Look that up too as once again, you choose to ignore the point at hand and present the LEAST likely outcome as the issue to be concerned about.

[exitseven]

Whenever a convicted murderer gets released it is rarely because the real killer has been discovered but it is most always a legal technicality that gets them sprung.

[loveslongnails]

@exitseven Pay attention Exit. We weren't discussing already CONVICTED murderers who get released, or at least this thread wasn't. The topic is being charged with murder, and your assumption that if you are CHARGED, you're probably guilty, but if the state fails to make its case against you, it's because of a... technicality? The topic is charged, acquitted or convicted, NOT convicted and later released because of a technicality on appeal. Stick to the point at hand.

[exitseven]

if somebody makes it that far through the system they are guilty.

[loveslongnails]

@exitseven Makes it HOW far? So, your sharp, deductive mind is stating that NO ONE ever gets wrongly convicted? Once your charged just accept your guilt? Hmmmm... that's just brilliant, Exit! Why bother with a trial or evidence? LMFAO. Just push it through the system quickly and say
"Well, we're so far along, you're obviously guilty".

I do believe your hero disagrees with you, since he's pled "not guilty" to everything he's EVER been charged with. LMAO. Do you even have a CLUE to what you're stipulating? Eh, I shouldn't be surprised this is coming from you. LOL

[loveslongnails]

typo: once you're convicted. Oh, and I suppose you don't think anybody ever gets wrongly ACCUSED by other individuals, or by the state, either? Is that your position? My belly hurts from laughing.

[exitseven]

If they get as far a a court room it means that they are guilty.

[loveslongnails]

@exitseven Wow. So THAT goes for everyone, or just murder charges? LOL

[AlperHan]

Honestly, I think he'd be the unlucky neighbor...

[pinkpandaw]

Haha exactly! A murderer would be the unlucky one if they became neighbors with a Turk. I agree! ✨

[AlperHan]

I think character matters more than nationality. I respect peaceful people, but I don't intimidate easily either.🙂

[pinkpandaw]

A 1.98 cm tall neighbor who isn't easily intimidated? Sounds like the perfect protector to me. Tell me more. 👀 Would you protect me too?🤣

[KostasKouvalis]

I guess it depends who he/she murdered and why and if there's a chance of them murdering ME. If it was like Varg Vikerness, Casey Anthony, or OJ even, I wouldn't care.

[AngryCarl3]

I'm probably going to be cool with that. As long as he's not a serial killer. If he's just one and done I'm sure it will be fine. Most people who spent time in prison don't want to go back.

[AngryCarl3]

Convicted murderers include actor Leslie Grantham who played Dirty Den in EastEnders.

[bear34]

I wouldn't do anything to make him or her feel bad, but I would always be cautious. If I had children, I would be even more careful.

[thegreenyogi]

Oh I would definitely mind... I'd sell my home and move. I wouldn't feel safe.

[lilBigPotato]

Obviously if I'd have the choice I prefer you not have one as neighbour 🤷‍♀️

[rebeccadn]

I would move out of an apartment if I found out someone had been murdered in my neighbourhood, never mind my next-door neighbour.

[Kvass]

A+ for survival skills

[Micheal6918]

I won't mind just that i will be very careful being around him or her

[Agape93]

Long as he doesn't target me and mine and isn't a sex offender, idgaf.

[Anonymous]

My neighbour murdered a pedophile that raped with his 9 year old daughter so brutally that she will never have kids. I've no problem with him.

[exitseven]

I would make sure my gun was loaded and keep it handy,

[Kelly6]

@kvass mind a lot, it's a big deal.

I would sell my house and leave

[Kvass]

What's so bad about a quiet neighbor 🤣

[Kelly6]

@kvass
Quiet neighbor with murdered,
Doesn't so u d good 😮

[Hispanic-Cool-Guy]

He just better stay away from me and my property because I will definitely kill if I have to.

[Anonymous]

Depends on why they killed

Self-defence sure ditto taking out a sex offender

[Staximus]

That depends on the circumstances of the murder

[canamlusciouslad73]

Depends on if they've reformed.(I've got at least two killers in my family.)

[LiamS95]

Most murderers are just like that, they don't want o draw any attention to themselves.

[Anonymous]

I won't mind or care unless his behaviour took U-turn.

[Lliam]

It would depend on who he murdered and why.

[Abbycado]

How is this even a question?

[Kvass]

You’re so predictable. Same karen attitude under every single post, cringe af

[austinbooth]

Yes I would mind

[FrodoSkywalker007]

You don't want to be my neighbor? 😱

[Iron_Man]

That would be a big problem for me

[MrShaun]

Better than if he was a future murderer.

[lessthansane]

Not at all, we could exchange stories

[Paige2006]

Uh... Yes!

[AgentG111]

Absolutely

[Eleni1998]

I’d be worried.

[imemma12]

lol depends how old

[hellokittyy28]

of course..

[robocop666]

doesn't bother me.