Jurors spared the life of a former Canton, Ohio, police officer who killed his pregnant girlfriend and tearfully asked them for mercy.

Bobby Lee Cutts Jr., 30, stared straight ahead as the verdict was read. He could become eligible for parole in 30 years, under the jury's recommended sentence.

The six men and six women deliberated for 12 hours over two days before agreeing that Cutts should not be executed for the murder of his unborn child.

The jury's verdict was merely a recommendation. Judge Charles E. Brown said earlier that if the verdict was life, he would immediately pass sentence on Cutts.

Folks, today justice was simply not served. Bobby Lee Cutts Jr. should be put to death. We spend millions of dollars each year keeping individuals who are convicted of horrible crimes alive. Lets put those tax dollars to use in areas that can be more beneficial; say education!