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If he received the minimum penalty, would he be eligible for parole at any time? The article seems to say he'd be in jail for life, no matter what. So, what's the difference?

Or, are you saying that you shouldn't get sent to jail for life for this type of crime? If so, then my answer is nuanced. First, I'd hope to find out what made him do this before it happens. Identify the need that made him think this was his best option, and try to fix that need. But, if you've tried to fix the need and it still happens, then the sentence is fine.

In other words, do what you can to prevent crimes. But, when they happen, then maximize the penalties.

While I think 1200 years is a bit excessive, let them both rot in jail. Chances are, if let out, they would just revert back to crime.

The excessive number of years sounds so much better than life without parole. It's the court's version of hanging onto the net after a monster dunk.