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why did the judge gave a death sentence to Meursault?

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Mersault commited cold blooded murder without blinking an eye and for no apparent reason. He simply shot because he had the opportunity. During the course of the trial, I believe the judge saw a man who could easily kill without remorse or reason again. Thus, he imposed the death sentence.