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That might explain the mother's death, but why the younger brother? There had to be a lot more going here. Even calling it a blind rage wouldn't convince me that a 12-year-old would murder his younger brother while retaliating against his mother.

Maryland has the option of trying him as an adult, and possible sentences include Life Without Parole. http://hrw.org/reports/2005/us1005/4.htm It seems like such a waste, though. I can't imagine being in the position of having to send a 12-year-old away for life. Has anyone seen any...