Kids killing kids tests justice system

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"He stands 4-feet-11 and weighs 90 pounds. He reads Hardy Boys mystery novels. He watches TV cartoons.

Depending on an upcoming decision by Broward prosecutors, he could spend the rest of his life in prison.

A 12-year-old Lauderhill boy, who has been charged with killing his 17-month-old cousin Jan. 4 with a wooden baseball bat, is the latest preteen who may face adult time with grown-up prisoners. The state's juvenile justice system provides few other options."

Kids killing kids tests justice system - 01/18/2008 - MiamiHerald.com
 
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