"Exactly. I don't think that's it," he confirms. Killing may never be justified, exactly, but it's not always the worst choice you can make, either.

"Maybe the best thing to do is talk to a bunch of wardens, and talk to a bunch of inmates. That might give you a better idea. Narrow it down, if it can be narrowed. Some people might know what graduated them or their inmates. Or have some idea." Just because he doesn't, doesn't mean no one else does.