Three teenagers were charged for first degree murder for killing a 16 year old boy. The three teenagers Silvanus Shannon, 19; Eric Carson, 16 and Eugene Riley, 18 were all caught on tape beating this young honors student to death. These three men were all charged for 1st degree murder of Derrion Albert. The video shows the attackers punching, kicking and even using wooden planks to hit the young man. At one point in the video there were about 5 people attacking Derrion until he fell to the ground. The attackers ran away and the man with the camera picked up the victim and brought him to the closest hospital. Derrion’s grandfather explains how his son was a ongoing member of his church he was a honors student and how his grandson did not deserve what happened to him and it is a shame that someone would have such anger that they would kill someone because of it. The video was found in a local television station where the footage was turned into the police.
I think that these three teenagers deserved there punishment for 1st degree murder. It’s devastating that someone would do this. Derrion Albert seemed like a great guy and it is very unfortunate that he has been killed. I hope the murderers realize the mistake they made as their life is forever changed. There new life will include a long time behind bars.
Monday, September 28, 2009
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Sean, I agree with you, it is devastating that somebody would even think of killing another person. I think the person holding the camera is at fault for recording this incident, but not becoming involved. If the person stepped in and stopped the gang beating of Derrion Albert, then maybe he might be here today with us. I feel extreme sadness for his grandfather and his family. This is a tragic event, and I hope nothing like this ever happens again. I have one question- how many years did the three boys get behind bars? I believe that these boys should be locked up in jail for a long period of time because killing somebody is downright unacceptable. I hope that the court realizes this when they are convicting the three boys.
I agree with you also. This is such a terrible thing, no one ever deserves to die, especially someone who is still considered a young adult. But I don't understand how these other men can be that stupid to film it. Obviously their faces were going to be seen. But anyways I do think these men should spend the rest of their lives behind bars!
I agree with both of you, but I think that this is very strange, and I wouldn't be surprised to see investigators in on the event. Were they just randomly killing someone? Was it at a party? Was it gang related? I think that this is a tragic event which shows the worst in people, how could a bunch of teenagers bring themselves to beating someone so bad as to kill him. These teenagers obviously have serious moral, irregular behavior, and possible psychological issues. These three should, and deserve to be in jail for the rest of their lives.
I agree with you, this is such a terrible thing to have happened. I also find it shocking about why would three teenagers beat up someone younger than them to death. People should learn from their mistakes and they themselves should regret what they did to Derrion Albert.
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