A 12-year-old boy has been sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty of stabbing a 9-year-old child to death.
Prosecutors said the boy carried out the attack with intent, leaving the victim’s family devastated. In court, jurors were told the assault was so severe that the child had no chance of survival.
The verdict left the courtroom stunned, not only because of the crime itself but also because of the age of the defendant. At just 12 years old, he now faces the harshest punishment available — life behind bars.
Family members of the victim wept as the sentence was read, while the boy reportedly showed little emotion.
The case has since gone viral online, with people fiercely debating whether such a young offender should ever face a life sentence. Some argue that the punishment is necessary to deliver justice, while others say it raises serious questions about how the justice system treats children.
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