Today we’re talking about the youngest convicted murderers in United States history. This is the 1999 murder of Sonya Speights by teenage siblings Catherine and Curtis Jones in Port St. John, Florida. Was justice or an injustice served to these youths who were tried as adults?
SOURCE MATERIALS:
Documents unveil history of abuse for young Brevard killers | wtsp.com
Jailed at 12, youngest convicted killer now free at 29
America's Youngest Convicted Murderers Are Being Released
Mother murdered 16 years ago, daughters still ask why
Interview credit John A. Torres:
https://www.floridatoday.com/videos/news/2015/01/09/21515471/
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