Often time when we think of children, we don’t think of them as being a capable of much, especially not murder. However, throughout history children have been convicted of committing some of the most heinous murders. “I killed because people like me are mistreated every day. I did this to show society ‘push us and we will push back!’ throughout my life I was ridiculed. Always beaten, always hated. Can you, society, truly blame me for what I do?” Those are the word of Luke Woodham, who is a convicted American murderer
Luke Woodham born on February 5, 1981, was only 16 years old when he murdered three people, including his mother in 1997. Luke Woodham describes his childhood as one where he was neglected by his mother. During his confession Luke said his mother deserved it because she never loved him, and often called him fat and lazy. At trial Luke Woodham stated that his earliest childhood memories were of life his parents fighting and finally divorcing when he was in the sixth grade. Woodham testified that he was often left without adult supervision, and described his childhood as lonely. According to Woodham he has suffered him depression since the early age of eight. He also …show more content…
On the stand Luke Woodham said “I shot Christina, I never really knew why the others got shot. It just happened.” Woodham also maintained that Grant made him kill his mother and Christina. However, under cross, Luke admitted that his need for revenge against Christina outweighed the influence of Grant. The persecution argued that despite Woodham blaming being bullied, his problems with parents, and the break up with his girlfriend, it is common problem most teen- age boys face. Those aren’t excuses for his actions. The defense tried to argue that Luke Woodham was insane at the commission of his crime. However, the plea was rejected. A judge sentenced him to two life sentences plus 20
Luke Woodham born on February 5, 1981, was only 16 years old when he murdered three people, including his mother in 1997. Luke Woodham describes his childhood as one where he was neglected by his mother. During his confession Luke said his mother deserved it because she never loved him, and often called him fat and lazy. At trial Luke Woodham stated that his earliest childhood memories were of life his parents fighting and finally divorcing when he was in the sixth grade. Woodham testified that he was often left without adult supervision, and described his childhood as lonely. According to Woodham he has suffered him depression since the early age of eight. He also …show more content…
On the stand Luke Woodham said “I shot Christina, I never really knew why the others got shot. It just happened.” Woodham also maintained that Grant made him kill his mother and Christina. However, under cross, Luke admitted that his need for revenge against Christina outweighed the influence of Grant. The persecution argued that despite Woodham blaming being bullied, his problems with parents, and the break up with his girlfriend, it is common problem most teen- age boys face. Those aren’t excuses for his actions. The defense tried to argue that Luke Woodham was insane at the commission of his crime. However, the plea was rejected. A judge sentenced him to two life sentences plus 20