Well his whole defense is based on him being in a shocked mental state. Brian Nichols was originally found guilty of rape and sexual assualt. He had plead NOT GUILTY and claimed to be innocent. When they found him guilty-THAT'S WHEN HE WENT OFF ON HIS KILLING SPREE. It was found out after the fact that he was in fact NOT GUILTY of raping and sexually assaulting the women. She came forward and said that she lied b/c he was leaving her and she wanted to hurt him but she didn't think it would turn out like that.

So he may get off if his defense attorney can SWAY just 1 jurer. But I know I'd be terrified if that dude hits the streets as a free man.