heinousness

And how did Pullman channel the heinousness of his character, who was a habitual liar, drug abuser, embezzler and, ultimately, killer?

Moore’s supporters have argued his crime doesn’t rise to the level of heinousness in other death penalty cases in the state.

Moore’s lawyers argued in front of the state Supreme Court this month that Moore’s crime simply doesn’t rise to the level of heinousness in other death penalty cases.

“The heinousness of the crimes, the utter senselessness of the crimes, the crimes themselves warranted the seeking of the death penalty this case,” Vick said.

Which isn’t to say that all heinousness has been banished.