Rene Robert spent his life helping the convicted and preaching mercy against those who face the death penalty. “As many people know, the Catholic Church’s position on the death penalty, we don’t feel that a person should be put to death. “Father Rene was a strong opponent of the death penalty. He would attend death penalty vigils.”But it’s uncertain whether the priest’s wishes will be granted. In one of the phone conversations, which were recorded, Murray admitted killing Robert, according to the report.

Source: Washington Post January 31, 2017 15:48 UTC