Borden Murder Commentary: No-fault forgiveness is fatal
David Ludwig is escorted to an Indiana State Police plane after waiving extradition to Pennsylvania, Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2005, in Indianapolis. Ludwig, who confessed to the killing of his 14-year old girl friend's parents over a curfew dispute was arrested
Shortly after Michael and Cathryn Borden of Lititz, Pa., were slain by their daughter's boyfriend (David Ludwig), family and clergy – at least those who presented themselves to the media – indicated their readiness to forgive little Lizzie, I mean Kara Borden. Forgiveness at least implies some acknowledgment of wrongdoing. The media, for the most, wouldn't even impugn the girl.
After the shootings, Borden hopped into her beau's get-away car. She told him she wanted to "get as far away as possible, get married and start a new life." Only after Borden was confronted with surveillance cameras did she confess to accompanying Ludwig of her own free will.
The two had been involved in an intense sexual relationship. They were hopped-up on feelings of uniqueness and had a heightened sense of being misunderstood. In e-mail exchanges with girlfriends, Borden had intimated her woes would soon be over –...
