Most Evil Kids in the History of Mankind

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Children as young as 10 have committed heinous crimes, including murder, with some becoming serial killers or engaging in violent acts. Factors such as abuse, neglect, fascination with violence, and psychopathic tendencies have contributed to their actions, leading to questions about rehabilitation and justice.

Insights

  • The cases presented illustrate a disturbing trend of young individuals committing heinous crimes, showcasing a pattern of violence emerging from early childhood experiences and psychological disturbances.
  • The legal system's response to these crimes has evolved, allowing for juveniles to be tried as adults for serious offenses, highlighting the complex interplay between rehabilitation, justice, and public safety in dealing with youthful offenders.

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Recent questions

  • What are some examples of juvenile psychopaths committing heinous crimes?

    Prepubescent psychopaths commit vile acts against an infant, walking free among society. A tyrannical teen becomes a serial killer targeting taxi drivers and disco dancers. Zachary Davis, a disturbed 15-year-old in Tennessee, obsessed with serial killers and gore. Zachary, after a good day out with his family, brutally murders his mother with a sledgehammer. He sets the room on fire, hoping his brother will die, but the brother survives.

  • How do societal pressures influence laws regarding juvenile offenders?

    Due to mounting pressure, a law was passed allowing juveniles to be tried as adults for serious crimes, leading to Craig Price's continued imprisonment. Collins formed the “Citizens Opposed to the Release of Craig Price” group with victims' relatives and locals. This legal change was a response to the brutal crimes committed by young individuals like Craig Price, ensuring that they face appropriate consequences for their actions.

  • What are some common factors in the backgrounds of juvenile serial killers?

    Serial killers often have a history of physical and sexual abuse, abandonment, and lack of love during childhood, similar to Ed's experiences. This background of trauma and neglect can contribute to the development of violent tendencies and psychopathic behavior in individuals like Ed, who went on to commit multiple murders, including his own mother.

  • How do media influences and personal obsessions contribute to violent behavior in juveniles?

    Eric's actions are attributed to a combination of factors, including his fascination with Hitler, movies like Terminator and The Silence of the Lambs, and his obsession with guns and the military. These influences, coupled with personal obsessions and a troubled upbringing, can lead individuals like Eric to engage in violent sprees and cause harm to others, as seen in his shooting rampage through France.

  • What are the consequences of juvenile offenders being released back into society?

    Despite their young age, Robert Thompson and Jon Venables were released with new identities at 18, sparking public outrage and raising questions about rehabilitation and justice. This case highlights the complexities of reintegrating juvenile offenders into society after committing serious crimes, as the public grapples with concerns about safety, rehabilitation, and the potential for reoffending.

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Summary

00:00

Young psychopaths commit brutal murders without remorse.

  • Prepubescent psychopaths commit vile acts against an infant, walking free among society.
  • A tyrannical teen becomes a serial killer targeting taxi drivers and disco dancers.
  • Zachary Davis, a disturbed 15-year-old in Tennessee, obsessed with serial killers and gore.
  • Zachary, after a good day out with his family, brutally murders his mother with a sledgehammer.
  • He sets the room on fire, hoping his brother will die, but the brother survives.
  • Zachary is arrested by police, showing no remorse and explaining his evil plans.
  • Nevada-tan, an 11-year-old girl in Japan, brutally murders a classmate with a box cutter.
  • Girl A, seemingly innocent, had an obsession with violent images and was capable of violence.
  • Craig Price, a 13-year-old in Rhode Island, becomes the USA's youngest serial killer.
  • Craig brutally murders two women and their children, showing no remorse and boasting about his crimes.

10:22

Juvenile murderers face public scrutiny and release

  • Collins formed the “Citizens Opposed to the Release of Craig Price” group with victims' relatives and locals.
  • Due to mounting pressure, a law was passed allowing juveniles to be tried as adults for serious crimes, leading to Craig Price's continued imprisonment.
  • Craig Price has seen multiple psychiatrists since his arrest, with no evidence of abuse in his past.
  • Psychiatrists diagnosed Craig as a psychopath, attributing his violence to a psychotic rage rather than racism.
  • Craig Price, a convicted murderer, has engaged in violent incidents in prison, including attacks with knives, leading to additional sentencing.
  • Jasmine Richardson, involved in a murder case, was influenced by her older lover, Jeremy Steinke, despite her young age.
  • Jasmine and Jeremy planned and executed the murder of Jasmine's parents, with evidence of premeditation and collaboration.
  • Jasmine was charged with first-degree murder, spent time in various facilities, and was released in 2016, while Jeremy remains incarcerated.
  • Robert Thompson and Jon Venables, both 10 years old, committed a heinous murder of a two-year-old child, Jamie Bulger, in 1993.
  • Despite their young age, Robert and Jon were released with new identities at 18, sparking public outrage and raising questions about rehabilitation and justice.

20:44

Teenage killers: Ed, Juan, Eric's chilling crimes.

  • Ed, a well-spoken boy with an IQ of 145, shoots his grandfather with a rifle as soon as he arrives, killing him instantly.
  • Ed admits to the police that he also stabbed his grandmother three times to ensure she didn't suffer.
  • Serial killers often have a history of physical and sexual abuse, abandonment, and lack of love during childhood, similar to Ed's experiences.
  • Despite fooling psychiatrists into thinking he was harmless, Ed was eventually convicted of murdering 10 people, including his mother, using her head as a dartboard.
  • Juan Fernando Hermosa, a troubled 15-year-old, leads a gang in a series of murders, targeting LGBTQIA individuals and taxi drivers.
  • Juan's reign of terror ends when he is captured after a shootout with the police, resulting in his arrest and imprisonment.
  • Juan escapes from prison, leads a group of young prisoners in shooting a cop, and is eventually captured and released in 1996.
  • Juan is later captured and killed by vigilantes, facing rough justice for his crimes.
  • Eric Borel, influenced by a religiously abusive mother and a fascination with Adolf Hitler, kills his stepfather, stepbrother, and mother in a violent spree.
  • Eric then embarks on a one-man rampage through France, killing his schoolmate and continuing his violent acts.

31:06

Teen Killers: Eric and Alyssa's Horrific Crimes

  • Alan and Eric talk in the garden before Eric shoots Alan in the back, killing him.
  • Eric walks through a town during hunting season, where rifles are common, and starts firing at people in the town square.
  • Eric shoots and kills multiple people, including an elderly woman, her husband, a neighbor, two young boys, a shopkeeper, and others.
  • Eric's shooting spree causes chaos, with people running, hiding, and the fire brigade being called out.
  • Eric is eventually chased towards a vineyard but ends his life under a cypress tree, leaving many seriously injured and a death toll of 15.
  • Eric's actions are attributed to a combination of factors, including his fascination with Hitler, movies like Terminator and The Silence of the Lambs, and his obsession with guns and the military.
  • Eric Smith, at 13 years old, strangles and kills 4-year-old Derrick Joseph Robie, then drops a large rock on his head and wipes Kool-Aid into his wounds.
  • Eric is convicted, sentenced to prison, and eventually granted parole after expressing remorse for his actions, but the Robie family remains skeptical of his rehabilitation.
  • Alyssa Bustamante, a troubled 15-year-old, lures 9-year-old Elizabeth Olten to a wooded area, strangles her, slits her throat, and stabs her repeatedly, with the crime being premeditated and carefully planned.
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