TX - John Duane VanMeter, 24, killed in home invasion by 12-year-old, Uvalde, 23 Jan 2019

[Indy Anna]

12-year-old charged with capital murder puts spotlight on a justice system ill-equipped for juveniles

A 12-year-old in Texas has been charged with capital murder after allegedly breaking into the home of a professional boxer and killing him. The boy could face a maximum of 40 years if convicted, a sentence that juvenile justice advocates are hoping he can avoid.

Boxer John Duane VanMeter, 24, was killed in his home on Wednesday evening, according to Uvalde, Texas, police, who said a woman in the house called 911 to report someone had broken in and shot her boyfriend.

Witnesses told NBC affiliate News 4 San Antonio that a male was seen running from the residence dressed in black, with a black bandana covering part of his face, before he was transported to Jourdanton Juvenile Detention Center.

Police did not identify the suspect. Numerous legal experts told NBC News they believe he is one of the youngest people to be charged with capital murder, the most serious type of felony.

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Yikes! A 12-year-old committing a home invasion and capital murder!

 

[Trudie]

Omg. How disgusting.

A Uvalde couple opened their home and hearts to a wayward child - to a tragic end

The perp (kid) had stayed with them!

 

[cybervampira]

12-year-old boy arrested in fatal Uvalde home invasion was known by victim, girlfriend says

John VanMeter, a 24-year-old boxer, was killed on Jan. 23, 2019 during a home invasion in Uvalde. Police have arrested a 12-year-old boy and charged him with capital murder.

 

[Trudie]

12-year-old boy arrested in fatal Uvalde home invasion was known by victim, girlfriend says

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John VanMeter, a 24-year-old boxer, was killed on Jan. 23, 2019 during a home invasion in Uvalde. Police have arrested a 12-year-old boy and charged him with capital murder.

Yikes! He stayed in their home. Omg

 

[Sulamith]

Strange story IMO. It appears that he was not fostered by VanMeter and Ms. Arellano. IMO, not wise to take in a "wayward child" without CPS placing him/her in my home. I am interested in hearing more about this case.

 

[UKslueth2018]

Oh my days.. So something could have happened when he stayed there and he came back for revenge.. But 12 years old seriously... Shot him in the head..

 

[Indy Anna]

Boy, 12, faces capital murder charge for boxer’s death

"UVALDE, TX (KSAT/CNN) - John Duane Vanmeter’s promising boxing career and plans for a Valentine’s Day wedding were allegedly destroyed by a 12-year-old.

The boy was at one time the best friend of his fiancée’s son.

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Vanmeter's fiancée said she now regrets taking pity on the boy, who was known as a troublemaker. The couple even agreed to take him into their home."

Wow. After the couple told the boy he wasn't welcome in their home any more, he threatened to kill the woman's 10-year-old son.

 

[musicaljoke]

I wonder where he got the gun.