re: Why is Texas so eager to execute an insane person?

Folks in Acadiana may remember the 2013 murders committed by Wilbert Thibodeaux in Charenton.

Here is an article that summarizes what has transpired.

Thibodeaux killed Eddie Lyons, a 79 year old man, in his home, then set the house on fire to lure police to respond. When they did, he gunned down Chitimacha Tribal officer Rick Riggenbach and shot two other St. Mary Parish officers.

Thibodeaux has since been diagnosed schizophrenic and thus declared unable to assist in his defense so the trial has been indefinitely postponed pending treatment.

He didn't set the house on fire to conceal evidence of his crime. He was walking around in front of the property with a loaded shotgun waiting for LEOs to arrive and when they did, he shot and killed one of them.

He absolutely knew what he was doing was wrong and had the ability to think through his actions enough to use arson to set a trap for his second victim.

He should absolutely be tried for murder and sentenced to death for what he did and I find it unfortunate that in all likelihood there would be posters on here who would advocate for this wretched piece of shite, claiming he deserves clemency.