'Revolting' torture ordeal

M. Mercieca

Oct 15th 2009, 15:11

@Joe Cordina
That's the first thought that came to my mind... exactly like you!!

C.Lia

Oct 15th 2009, 12:38

If found guilty a person like this should be separated from society for good. If not then what use do prisons have? Prisons must have 3 functions 1) Punish 2) Rehabilitate 3) Separate dangerous individuals from the rest of us. We removed the death penalty, at least let's hand out some serious prison sentences, something which is not happening right now.

C Cassar

Oct 15th 2009, 10:35

@ Michael Seychell

Religious values have absolutely nothing to do with the case.

What this man did was despicable, what catholics used to do during the inquisition is no better. What muslims do to infidels is no better either. I could go on and on. Have you any proof that this man is atheist?

At least we should be thankful that he set the victim free.

Let's hope justice is served and he pays for what he did.

marthese mussett

Oct 15th 2009, 10:33

Ara daqsxejn x hawn go din naqra ta gzira.Ma xhiex ihabbtu wicchom il pulizija,hasra li gustizzja mhux dejjem issir.Qaddis mhu hadd,imma dawn affarijiet tat twerwir.

edward bartolo

Oct 15th 2009, 08:02

Quote 1: "... allegedly beat his victim on the head with a wooden bar"

Quote 2: "Eventually, the victim, Carmel Muscat, was untied and set free, which is when he went to report the ordeal to the police."

Quotes 1 normally excludes Quote 2. How can a victim who suffered head injuries from a criminal with a wooden bar be capable to make a report afterwards?

Philip Hili

Oct 15th 2009, 00:48

Horrible crimes like this should never be treated with a suspended sentence but JAIL

Michael Seychell

Oct 14th 2009, 16:36

This is a confirmation of the fact that most of us have lost not only the moral/religious values, but also the human values.

We have been hearing of persons ill-treating - to put it mildly - their "loving" pets and other animals. Understandably many have shown their anger through comments, some of which suggesting extreme measures against the culprits, which no court in a democratic country would impose.

Whilst I empathise with those who suggested extreme measures, recently we have been hearing of human brutality, - the cruel way a young man was murdered in St. Paul's Bay, and now this horrible case.

To make it worse allegationsare being made that uniformed personnel who are duty bound to defend the rights of civilians, are themselves 'loosing it' and using brutal force when carrying out their "duties" .

Thank God these are the miniority. I hope that proper investigations are held, and if confirmed severe action is taken against these culprits. Those found guilty must keep in mind that they are denting their own Corps, whilst through their irresponsible actions, are inducing certain persons to emulate them.

Michael Seychell
Tal-Pieta

carmen vella gauci

Oct 14th 2009, 13:11

Hold your breath lets all wait and see....... Will justice be done ??!!

victor vella

Oct 14th 2009, 12:29

No this is reality, these things happen and go unreported.

Joe Cordina

Oct 14th 2009, 10:40

Is this an episode from the local soap evangelisti ?????