He was probably being bullied because he was an illegal/s
The crime is “minority” vs. white teacher Mr. Lansberry. THAT will not be spoken of, of course.
So, this is racial crime,if the puritan libs think about it— but.... oh, no— not hispanic/indio vs. whites. Why, that NEVER happened out West.
There is a notable absence of any talk of who the kid’s parents are, like— are they 3rd generation expatriate Texicans— probably not.