A courtroom was left in disbelief after a 12-year-old boy was sentenced to death for stabbing a 9-year-old to death — and his reaction only made the tragedy harder to bear.
Instead of breaking down, the boy appeared smug and proud, smirking as the judge delivered the sentence. Just feet away, the victim’s father wept uncontrollably, his cries echoing through the courtroom as he faced the unbearable loss of his child.
The shocking contrast between the boy’s cold demeanor and the father’s raw grief has gone viral, sparking outrage and heated debate. Some are calling it proof of “pure evil,” while others argue that someone so young should never face the death penalty, no matter the crime.
The case has reignited global conversations about juvenile justice and whether children should ever be sentenced in the same way as adults.
👉 What do you think — should a 12-year-old ever face the death penalty, or is there always room for rehabilitation at that age?
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