Interesting you choose to separate morals and religion, yet a lot of religious people I would say get most of their morals from religion. I dont believe you can separate the two like you are doing here
All the video evidence showing it was him, the pre meditation behind it, the political aspect involved, yes this is a capital case and should be tried as one.
It should serve as an example to anyone else who would think of doing something similar.
CBS news said something similar this morning too, that his minister recognized the photo, and that his family, particularly his dad, turned him over to authorities.
If he didnt turn himself in, who really thinks the manhunt would have ended with him being captured alive? His dad probably got him more years of life by doing that. His life was over as soon as he pulled the trigger
I believe that means the play can still continue, and say if the guy fumbles it afterwards, the fumble would still count. If the ball became dead due to the illegal touching, the play would end right there.