I don't go in for that "juvenile court" nonsense.
OK, maybe if you threw eggs at somebody's house or took your dad's car for a joyride without a license, you could be forgiven for your youthful indiscretion.
But not this. I don't care if he was nine years old. This is a capital offense and requires an adult court.
Exactly. Most kids do some dumb stuff — not evil deeds.