Reply To: Murdaugh Verdict – Circumstantial Evidence without Motive

Rif
As for a source for imprisonment
Rambam rotzeach 2:5
Bais din is given the power to deal with people beyond the scope that is taught in makos
They can conclude a guilty verdict based on clear evidence (not necessarily eidim) and have the ability to give out many types of punishments
As I route above, I’m not a huge fan of imprisonment, and I recognize the evils
That said for violent offenders it’s either that or capital punishment
I don’t see any other solutions