Posted on 11/03/2024 4:37:13 PM PST by Morgana
The teenage boy accused of shooting two people dead on Halloween has refused to show up to court - but his mom took his place instead.
Jaylen Dwayne Edgar, 17, who allegedly killed two men and injured eight other people in downtown Orlando, failed to show up to court Saturday morning.
Instead, his mother made an emotional appearance on his behalf according to Fox 35 Orlando. She spoke only to confirm his identity. It's not known why he did not show.
'Could you speak into the microphone?' the judge asked, 'just take a moment, collect yourself.'
The suspect is expected to be charged as an adult due to the severity of the crimes he is accused of. The judge said he will remain in juvenile custody.
Edgar has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder and six counts of attempted first-degree murder.
Teenage soccer star Timothy Schmidt Jr. was identified as one of two people killed in the Friday shooting.
The 19-year-old University of Central Florida freshman was enjoying a night out with some friends outside 'The Block' - a seven-venue entertainment district in downtown Orlando - when Edgar allegedly opened fire.
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In dealing with our own children, I sometimes had to be the “enforcer” when my wife received too much pushback from the kids - when they were young. My stepping in and verbally reinforcing that Mom’s word was law was a very necessary component of teaching our now adult children respect for both my wife and I.
The fatherless family is at a severe disadvantage.
Add to that disadvantage that children these days are taught that they are their own sovereign by the state.
I wouldn’t think this would fly in a court of law.
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