Cortez had pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to all charges saying
his Post Traumatic Stress Disorder prevented him from forming the required mental state for such a crime. Cortez served two tours of duty in Iraq as a medic.
http://www.greeleytribune.com/articl...s%2080%20years
Most cases of PTSD I'm aware of the individual becomes much less agressive, not more.
This individual had the presence of mind to "double tap" his victim, knowing, IMO that one shot just may not do it. He also brought a shotgun to close the deal, not a handgun which would be much easier to conceal. I've little doubt he knew exactly what he was doing and how it would end.
IMO this moron got the sentence he deserved.
Team Sergeant