I’d pay some pocket change a year to keep him in prison for life. Hopefully he learns of Jesus and finds salvation in there. A life sentence is small potatoes compared to eternity.

Too much. I think they should leave it up to the family - if they want him kept alive they can send money to the jail for room and board. Otherwise, well, it happens

Lots. I don't know all the details of the case.

Is he in a gang or what?

Does he have a lot of prior convictions?