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Kids Who Murder

Ten American Cases

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Generally naive about their world, children are thought to be nearly incapable of serious wrongdoing and are rarely suspects in violent crimes. Yet, from the 1960s to the mid-90s, the U.S. saw several waves of juvenile murders that caused widespread public concern. The phenomenon created longstanding debates about the sources or causes of a child killer's mindset. Some blame external triggers like video games, rock music or pornography, while others argue the causes are deeper issues, such as an underdeveloped brain experiencing abuse and neglect.

The quest to uncover the causes of these crimes is ongoing, and how the American justice system should handle these young killers remains a controversy. This book assesses ten murder cases in modern American criminal history, examining the minds of the children who perpetrated them. Chapters compile decades of research on the psychology of child murderers in hopes of creating a more coherent understanding of why kids kill.

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...while sir trump is out in the world looking to spend American money in inappropriate and narcissistic ways, I wonder what 50 states, each with too many examples of under 21's destroying one and other, i can't help but wonder how he can't seem to wrap his pee brain about what this sad book illustrates is a much bigger challenge than conquering Venezuela and Greenland.
This book is about the now and where the focus has to be.....or say goodbye to any future....
Thanks to the author for truth....

Reality at its rawest

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