I followed the trial carefully and think it was a just verdict reached by a jury based on the facts before them.  Despite Mr Huntley's denials, there was a wealth of forensic evidence which helped to convict him of that hideous crime.

With regard to remorse - if someone is in denial, or does not think they have done anything wrong, then they have no remorse.  Remorse requires a degree of self-reflection and perhaps such a person as Mr Huntley is far too centred on himself, and gratifying himself in whatever way he considers appropriate, to feel the need to reflect.  Gratification and control are the important things in such a person's life.

I don't think the authorities set out to hide his past, but ut seems that a catalogue of errors led to him slipping through the net.  It's interesting that none of the previous incidents he was involved in, apart from burglary, ever "stuck" with him.  

In any case, such a person is often very accomplished at covering his tracks and making himself seem plausible.  

The suicide watch is standard practice in prison.  

I feel desperately sorry for the parents and families of those two poor children.

Raindance