Heartbreaking for the dog...and the child, too, who no doubt has had a dysfunctional home life. No conscience, and anger within. I am sure he must have been beaten, also. Prisons are full of these grown up boys with this anger within. Too bad people don’t have to take a test before having children, and many homes do need monitoring. Some...too many... are a living hell for children.
So, I do blame the parents and why weren’t they watching him? A 10 year old should not have such freedom without being watched. And, I bet the parents don’t have him in scouting or sports and other constructive activities.
I doubt scouting or sports would help this boy.
He’s either extremely mentally ill (and dangerous), or just evil. Maybe possessed.
I wouldn’t want him around any kids of mine.