Do Accused Killers Have Rights?

The State of Connecticut is considering if Steven Hayes is being kept in inhumane conditions in his jail cell. Really?

It has been suggested that Hayes, who is accused of beating, raping and killing Jennifer Hawke-Petit and her two daughters, Hayley and Michaela, is being kept in harsh confinement. Hayes is under observation after he attempted suicide on January 30th, 2010. The conditions include round-the-clok lighting, which is contributing to Hayes lack of sleep.

I wonder if he wants his pillow fluffed too. Last time I checked, a correctional facility wasn't a hotel. Hayes is locked-up because he is accused of committing a brutal premeditated crime in which nt only rocked their small Connecticut town, but the nation. Hayes lost all of his rights the afternoon he decided to bing, gag and torture innocent people, then light them on fire and leave them for dead.

I am glad he can't sleep. I don't care if he can't eat and I really resent my taxpayer dollars keeping him sustained while he prolongs the trial which will ultimately determine his fate.

He'll have plenty of time to sleep when he's six feet under.