Mass killer was “released on charges related to sexual assault against a child”  then went on to his murder rampage.

Ex-cop Stephen Broderick arrested in killings of wife, daughter, boyfriend

Travis County District Attorney José Garza said he will request Broderick be held without bail, the Austin American-Statesman reported.

“Because Mr. Broderick committed this heinous crime after he paid a money bond to be released on charges related to sexual assault against a child, Texas law permits his detention without bail,” Garza said.

[opinion]  We think  ” heinous crime ” applies to the attack on the child. – FC