I think people need to get rid of this 20thC concept of killing being a
"crime" whereof "innocence" is an issue. Killing someone openly for whatever
reason is not so much a "crime" as a problem to be resolved (usually
bloodily or expensively). Obviously the more atrocious the killing seems the
more wergild.and/or blood the offended clan will want (whether they can get
it is another matter though ). Of course, particularly vile deeds will
likely garner the offended clan sympathy and possibly support outside of the
clan...
Dougie.
"Do you want to make it impossible for anyone to oppress his fellow-man?
Then make sure that no one shall possess power."
[The Political Philosophy of Bakunin, p. 271]