Quote:Killing Judith would certainly be shocking, but it doesn't really change everything.  Only thing it really changes is that Rick would no longer need a babysitter.  

 

I see your point, but Rick would snap.  In a way he hasn't before (even when hallucinating about his wife, when he almost lost control/confidence of the group before.)

 

It would knock Rick off balance again, question his leadership again.  Particularly with the ones he's just established trust recently.

 

It would also further underline how brutal Negan is.  It's also an alternative to the sacrificial lamb from the novel.  That character could continue on, and instead they sacrifice the character that's already gone in the novel.

 

The baby died with the mother during the second/final prison attack in the novel.  She's really not a character as much an anchor for the group.

 

Also makes room for the next baby in the group...

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