16-year-old Scott Sappington Jr. was only dropping his younger siblings off at Grandma’s when he left his car running and was car jacked. During the car jacking he was shot in the head and he died. This young man was a good student, a member of the debate team and a member of the forensic team. Should the killer get the death sentence, life in prison or something less?
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The shocking news, the killer was only a 13-year-old, Keaire Brown. Now I ask you, should this 13 year old be tried for murder? I know many feel that as a child no one should ever try them as adults but she did commit an adult crime and actually took someone’s life. Some believe that she was only a child when this occured and she should be released when she turns 18 or even 22. Others believe if she goes to juvenile hall and stays until 18-22 she can then be rehabilitated and released on society. This fears some because will she and will it be safe to have her back in the public.
Her grandmother told Kansas City Star:
“Brown had a difficult childhood and other problems, she said, but consequences are consequences.”
Keep in mind Scott would’ve been graduating this year, he had his entire life ahead of him. He does not get a second chance. Should she be tried as an adult? What are your thoughts? Currently she is being charged with felony murder and aggravated robbery.
The Supreme Court on Monday announced that it will decide whether sentencing juveniles to spend the rest of their lives in prison without hope of ever being released can be considered a cruel and unusual punishment.
Do you think they will decide for or against trying juveniles of adults and what do you think they’d do with this case?
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Kids that Commit Murder: Tried as Adults?
16-year-old Scott Sappington Jr. was only dropping his younger siblings off at Grandma’s when he left his car running and was car jacked. During the car jacking he was shot in the head and he died. This young man was a good student, a member of the debate team and a member of the forensic team. Should the killer get the death sentence, life in prison or something less?
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The shocking news, the killer was only a 13-year-old, Keaire Brown. Now I ask you, should this 13 year old be tried for murder? I know many feel that as a child no one should ever try them as adults but she did commit an adult crime and actually took someone’s life. Some believe that she was only a child when this occured and she should be released when she turns 18 or even 22. Others believe if she goes to juvenile hall and stays until 18-22 she can then be rehabilitated and released on society. This fears some because will she and will it be safe to have her back in the public.
Her grandmother told Kansas City Star:
Keep in mind Scott would’ve been graduating this year, he had his entire life ahead of him. He does not get a second chance. Should she be tried as an adult? What are your thoughts? Currently she is being charged with felony murder and aggravated robbery.
Do you think they will decide for or against trying juveniles of adults and what do you think they’d do with this case?
Post from: Blisstree
Kids that Commit Murder: Tried as Adults?