Family and friends of victims may be dealing with the loss of a loved one and would like to see a sense of justice. The final decision may bring some relief to family members as well as a desire to see the criminal suffer. Each phrase can bring peace of mind to families, but each serves a different role in this regard. A family may want the criminal to experience a death similar to that of their loved one. The death penalty would be more suitable for this situation since the family can witness the execution of the criminal if they wish. There is then a situation where the family wants the criminal to suffer for the rest of his life. The ideal sentence for this is life in prison, since the criminal will be stuck in a maximum security environment for the rest of his life. Knowing that the criminal will not be able to cause harm to anyone else and ensuring that they suffer in prison will provide these families with the justice they believe is.