Murder Case Update II

Sounds as if the 16 year old boy, my daughter's friend, is having his charges reduced. From what I understand, that seems appropriate. From what I gather he gave a ride to the murderer at the request of the sister (his and my daughter's friend..sister to the accused and daughter to the deceased). However, the ride must have been enough to charge him with accessory to begin with. I am also under the assumption that the 16 year old boy and the sister were present at the home, albeit outdoors, when the murder took place. They knew there was a fight, but not a murder.

At any rate, he called today from the juvenile correctional facility. She was so happy to talk to him. She has been worried sick about what he must be going through. I have to admit, I have been thinking about him and his parents as well. I cannot imagine being in their shoes. The worry must be all consuming.

This has also been a good life lesson on how our legal system works. They charge you with everything, hoping that something will stick. It's also a good reminder to remember that people are innocent until proven guilty, and yes there are different degrees of guilt.

Next time you are watching the news and see a story that reminds you of this, keep in mind, you don't have all the facts, and they charge you with the most they can hoping something will stick. The media doesn't really help either. It appears they are withholding information from the parents in all of this. The media can tell the world, but not the parents...odd how all of this works.

Just a tough situation for all.