8-year-old accused of killing father, another man

[akdiver 3]

http://www.cnn.com/2008/CRIME/11/07/child....index.html'

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona (AP) -- An 8-year-old boy is charged with murder in the shooting of his father and another man in a rural community in eastern Arizona, authorities said Friday.

The boy was charged with two counts of premeditated murder in the death of his father, 29-year-old Vincent Romero, and 39-year-old Timothy Romans, St. Johns Police Chief Roy Melnick said.

Police arrived at the home within minutes of the shooting Wednesday, Melnick said. They found one victim just outside the front door and the other dead in an upstairs room.

The boy, who prosecutors say had never been in trouble before, initially denied involvement in the shooting but later confessed, Melnick said.

Police have not said what they think the boy's motive was.

Defense attorney Benjamin Brewer argued Friday that police overreached in questioning the boy without representation from a parent or attorney and did not advise him of his rights.

"They became very accusing early on in the interview," Brewer said. "Two officers with guns at their side, it's very scary for anybody, for sure an 8-year-old kid."

A judge determined at a hearing Friday that there was probable cause to believe the boy committed the killings. He is being held at the Apache County juvenile detention center.

St. Johns is a community of about 4,000 people about 170 miles northeast of Phoenix.

You can bet that if the two men had conspired to kill the 8 year old, they would be on death row already, but I bet the little ####### gets away with it. His lawyer is already posturing. Edited November 8, 2008 by akdiver

[aidan80 9]

http://www.cnn.com/2008/CRIME/11/07/child....index.html'

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona (AP) -- An 8-year-old boy is charged with murder in the shooting of his father and another man in a rural community in eastern Arizona, authorities said Friday.

The boy was charged with two counts of premeditated murder in the death of his father, 29-year-old Vincent Romero, and 39-year-old Timothy Romans, St. Johns Police Chief Roy Melnick said.

Police arrived at the home within minutes of the shooting Wednesday, Melnick said. They found one victim just outside the front door and the other dead in an upstairs room.

The boy, who prosecutors say had never been in trouble before, initially denied involvement in the shooting but later confessed, Melnick said.

Police have not said what they think the boy's motive was.

Defense attorney Benjamin Brewer argued Friday that police overreached in questioning the boy without representation from a parent or attorney and did not advise him of his rights.

"They became very accusing early on in the interview," Brewer said. "Two officers with guns at their side, it's very scary for anybody, for sure an 8-year-old kid."

A judge determined at a hearing Friday that there was probable cause to believe the boy committed the killings. He is being held at the Apache County juvenile detention center.

St. Johns is a community of about 4,000 people about 170 miles northeast of Phoenix.

You can bet that if the two men had conspired to kill the 8 year old, they would be on death row already, but I bet the little ####### gets away with it. His lawyer is already posturing.

This is what happens when just anyone can buy a gun then leave it laying around. Tighter gun controls would have prevented this!

[Autumnchik 6]

This story makes me wonder what happened in this boy's life that led to him killing 2 people. Your typical 8 year old isn't going to plan and carry out a shooting.

[akdiver 3]

Tighter gun controls would have prevented this!

So would forced abortions.

This story makes me wonder what happened in this boy's life that led to him killing 2 people.

Probably pissed off about BHO becoming president.

[ronjie 0]

Tighter gun controls would have prevented this!

So would forced abortions.

This story makes me wonder what happened in this boy's life that led to him killing 2 people.

Probably pissed off about BHO becoming president.

you don't like kids much, do ya ?...unless the topic is about child pornography like your earlier one.... you are about demented as it gets !!!

[PlatyPius 5]

Tighter gun controls would have prevented this!

So would forced abortions.

This story makes me wonder what happened in this boy's life that led to him killing 2 people.

Probably pissed off about BHO becoming president.

you don't like kids much, do ya ?...unless the topic is about child pornography like your earlier one.... you are about demented as it gets !!!

Drama Queen much?

His earlier topic had NOTHING to do with child pornography. NOTHING.

YOU seem to be the one obsessed with child pornography.....

[Kevin&Leilei 1]

This is what happens when just anyone can buy a gun then leave it laying around. Tighter gun controls would have prevented this!

The gun controls we've got are already unconstitutional and unenforceable. Tighter laws would not have stopped this at all.

[akdiver 3]

you don't like kids much, do ya ?..

You mean when they become multi-murderers?

His earlier topic had NOTHING to do with child pornography. NOTHING.

Thank you.

This is what happens when just anyone can buy a gun then leave it laying around. Tighter gun controls would have prevented this!

The gun controls we've got are already unconstitutional and unenforceable. Tighter laws would not have stopped this at all.

Ding, ding, ding!!! We have a winner. Edited November 8, 2008 by akdiver

[natty bumppo 297]

http://www.cnn.com/2008/CRIME/11/07/child....index.html'

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona (AP) -- An 8-year-old boy is charged with murder in the shooting of his father and another man in a rural community in eastern Arizona, authorities said Friday.

The boy was charged with two counts of premeditated murder in the death of his father, 29-year-old Vincent Romero, and 39-year-old Timothy Romans, St. Johns Police Chief Roy Melnick said.

Police arrived at the home within minutes of the shooting Wednesday, Melnick said. They found one victim just outside the front door and the other dead in an upstairs room.

The boy, who prosecutors say had never been in trouble before, initially denied involvement in the shooting but later confessed, Melnick said.

Police have not said what they think the boy's motive was.

Defense attorney Benjamin Brewer argued Friday that police overreached in questioning the boy without representation from a parent or attorney and did not advise him of his rights.

"They became very accusing early on in the interview," Brewer said. "Two officers with guns at their side, it's very scary for anybody, for sure an 8-year-old kid."

A judge determined at a hearing Friday that there was probable cause to believe the boy committed the killings. He is being held at the Apache County juvenile detention center.

St. Johns is a community of about 4,000 people about 170 miles northeast of Phoenix.

You can bet that if the two men had conspired to kill the 8 year old, they would be on death row already, but I bet the little ####### gets away with it. His lawyer is already posturing.

This is what happens when just anyone can buy a gun then leave it laying around. Tighter gun controls would have prevented this!

can't legislate stupidity ...

[akdiver 3]

can't legislate stupidity ...

You don't have to. It is already in great abundance.

[Captain Ewok 1,900]

Tighter gun controls would have prevented this!

So would forced abortions.

This story makes me wonder what happened in this boy's life that led to him killing 2 people.

Probably pissed off about BHO becoming president.

Please stop baiting other members. Thanks.

[akdiver 3]

Please stop baiting other members. Thanks.

Eh???

[Niels Bohr 72]

Tougher gun control isn't going to help. I think a good solution would be to goto gun school for a few months to learn how to maintain a gun.

[britty 1]

http://www.cnn.com/2008/CRIME/11/07/child....index.html'

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona (AP) -- An 8-year-old boy is charged with murder in the shooting of his father and another man in a rural community in eastern Arizona, authorities said Friday.

The boy was charged with two counts of premeditated murder in the death of his father, 29-year-old Vincent Romero, and 39-year-old Timothy Romans, St. Johns Police Chief Roy Melnick said.

Police arrived at the home within minutes of the shooting Wednesday, Melnick said. They found one victim just outside the front door and the other dead in an upstairs room.

The boy, who prosecutors say had never been in trouble before, initially denied involvement in the shooting but later confessed, Melnick said.

Police have not said what they think the boy's motive was.

Defense attorney Benjamin Brewer argued Friday that police overreached in questioning the boy without representation from a parent or attorney and did not advise him of his rights.

"They became very accusing early on in the interview," Brewer said. "Two officers with guns at their side, it's very scary for anybody, for sure an 8-year-old kid."

A judge determined at a hearing Friday that there was probable cause to believe the boy committed the killings. He is being held at the Apache County juvenile detention center.

St. Johns is a community of about 4,000 people about 170 miles northeast of Phoenix.

You can bet that if the two men had conspired to kill the 8 year old, they would be on death row already, but I bet the little ####### gets away with it. His lawyer is already posturing.

This is what happens when just anyone can buy a gun then leave it laying around. Tighter gun controls would have prevented this!

what a moronic post. When you know absolutely nothing about a topic, its always better to stay quiet.

[Beautiful_years 0]

I think its about to get really entertaining......