Chapter
Analyzing the Brutality of Teen Crimes
48:35 - 55:33 (06:58)
The brutality of certain teen crimes such as Aiden Fucci's killing of Tristan Bailey and Phillip Chisholm's killing of his best friend seem more calculated than impulsive. While there is a possibility for reform, it should not overshadow the importance of severe punishments for violent crimes committed by young people.
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The wrongful death suit filed by Colleen Ritzer's family named the town of Danvers, the school district, and the school's cleaning company for cleaning up potential evidence.
48:35 - 52:25 (03:49)
Summary
The wrongful death suit filed by Colleen Ritzer's family named the town of Danvers, the school district, and the school's cleaning company for cleaning up potential evidence. This comes after Philip's conviction with help from the video footage and physical evidence presented in court.
ChapterAnalyzing the Brutality of Teen Crimes
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The issue of juvenile offenders and their sentencing is complicated.
52:25 - 55:33 (03:08)
Summary
The issue of juvenile offenders and their sentencing is complicated. While some believe that young offenders should be given lighter sentences due to the possibility of reform, others argue that the brutality of their crimes suggests that they are not simply misguided youth and should be incarcerated for life.