The killings caused a sharp drop in applications, but now the numbers are up again.
The judge said the two knew the killing would cause chaos, anarchy and widespread bloodshed.
The killing, in June 1996, caused two days of street demonstrations.
The killing caused a storm of protest and an emergency meeting was held to demand it be made safe.
The killing might cause pain, but that was quickly ended.
Whatever the causes of the crime, some community residents say the killing has caused ethnic unease in the neighborhood.
The lieutenant said he replied that the killings would cause "a serious problem," according to the statement released by the judge.
The killings caused an international controversy over responsibility in the case.
The killings panicked and frightened many Boston-area young females, causing some to leave the area.
The killing of the American caused him little or no remorse.