Oh, and I forgot to mention, his State of Virginia prison system colleagues all gave the guy glowing, positive reviews, as did his family and friends.

People sure are willing to go a long way to delude themselves about someone close to them, aren't they? Which is why the "honor the troops" propaganda is so powerful. It is directed at the families and friends and work colleagues of those serving, because in a dysfunctional, co-dependent system, it keeps everybody in line and lying to cover for each other.