Prosecutors have confirmed that they will retry Brandon McInerney for the 2008 murder of his gay middle school classmate Lawrence King. Jurors were unable to reach a unanimous decision in the case and judge declared a mistrial on September 1.
Two jurors are now speaking out. Juror Karen McElhaney expressed sympathy for the teen killer:
I saw a very damaged young man. I saw I think he is a very intelligent young man and I think he would give anything to take that day back. Yes he knows right from wrong but he was only fourteen. His coping skills... 14-year-olds especially young men are not known for their good decision making. It's very emotional. A child died. Another one... his life is over basically. Let's face it. It's such a horrible thing, especially with all the evidence testimony, it could have been prevented thats the worst part.
Is McInerney's "life over"? Wasn't aware of that ...
Brandon McInerney shot his 15-year-old classmate twice in the head at point-blank range in an Oxnard classroom in February 2008. More than 30 students witnessed the shooting. McInerney was 14-years-old at the time.
Those that want to question the wisdom of trying 14-year olds as an adult...I don't mind that..
But these hos here looking like the Decrepit Housewives of Orange County know damn well that if McInerney were black or Latino, they would have wanted to send him to the electric chair. They wouldn't have been feeling sorry and goin' all "he's just a confused boy" type of shit.
These bit*hes need to keep their damn mouth closed.
Posted by: Chitown kev | 16 September 2011 at 16:24
A new trial would be a "tragedy?" Watching this video made me think I was watching a commercial for a new TV show, "The Real Housewives of Crazytown."
Posted by: Sage | 16 September 2011 at 17:15
I would love to hear how "understanding" these women would be about the fact that this monster was "only 14" if this was their son that was murdered. And I know it's been said here before, but I couldn't help but think how, if this were a black 14 yo, this would have been decided quickly and the kid would be behind bars for life. Just absolutely sickening.
Posted by: Nuneuro | 16 September 2011 at 17:38
Dear Ms. McElhaney,
How many witnesses does it take, and how much evidence of cold-blooded premeditation is required, before you say by your verdict, that McInerney's acts were MURDER?
Sincerely,
The Real World Out Here
Posted by: Nathan James | 17 September 2011 at 08:50