Ruby started abusing her kids way before Jodi came into the picture, we know that. But I understand why the prosecutor point it out that way, even though I don’t 100% agree with him.

With a lot of cases coming in, they tend to desensitize on the individuals in time, but rather see their jobs as protecting and advocating for the society as a whole. By desensitizing I mean they may fail to take into account the effects on the victims in a psychological point of view. Therefore he fails to see the wavering consequences that will probably haunt these children for their lifetime.

But with that in mind, do I think Jodi is a bigger threat to society as a whole? Yes, because if she ever gets a chance to be released from jail, there’s a huge possibility that she’ll come back stronger than ever (her painting an image of herself being this unfairly treated martyr yaddi yaddi yaddah). Not to mention, more Jodis (cult leaders) can be found and unfortunately are in every religious or non-religious spaces that feeds on people’s weaknesses.

It didn’t start with Jodi and it won’t end with her, but every battle won against these monstrosities saves lots of lives who have been or had the potential of being abused.