I can't imagine handling this as a parent

[sparks19]

And I'm SURE they'll withhold the name of that 16 yeard old because of his age.

UGH!!!

His name is Devon Kreider.

And they are going to try him as an adult.

[wombat2u2004]

Terrible stuff !!!!!
Wom

[Marigold2]

Must have been some mental illness involved. This boy sounds like he had a problem perhaps relating to others. This can happen in the worst and best of homes. Mental illness can strike any family.

[lady_zana]

Must have been some mental illness involved. This boy sounds like he had a problem perhaps relating to others. This can happen in the worst and best of homes. Mental illness can strike any family.

That is so true - mental illness can, and does, strike any family...and mental illness carries a stigma so people are very often embarressed to get the help they need. No one wants to be thought of as "crazy". In truth, a mental illness is simply another type of illness that can be treated with help and there is certainly nothing "crazy" about getting that help.

[moosmom]

He SHOULD be tried as an adult. A 16 year old should know better.

[sparks19]

He SHOULD be tried as an adult. A 16 year old should know better.

I couldn't agree more. At 16 you have a CLEAR knowledge of what death is... and you KNOW murder is WRONG WRONG WRONG.

IMO, mental illness is just no excuse to get off after murdering three people in their sleep. There are TONS of ways to get help if you need it....Being embarrassed to get help does not excuse stabbing three people to death.

[KittyGurl]

That is terrible!

[Marigold2]

I agree he should be tried as an adult. However if you are mentally ill, truly ill, embarrassment is not on the top of your list. These people are in so much mental pain...................... thinking clearly is impossible for them. Perhaps he heard voices, perhaps he saw things that weren't there. No this does not excuse him, but it could explain his actions. Perhaps his parents were aware of his illness but did not seek help for him. This makes me think of the shooting in Virginia, that young man was clearly very mentally ill.

I couldn't agree more. At 16 you have a CLEAR knowledge of what death is... and you KNOW murder is WRONG WRONG WRONG.

IMO, mental illness is just no excuse to get off after murdering three people in their sleep. There are TONS of ways to get help if you need it....Being embarrassed to get help does not excuse stabbing three people to death.