UPDATE: Hearing Reveals Dark Details On Accused Perry Hall Student Shooter
A hearing to decide whether 15-year-old Robert Gladden would be charged as an adult or juvenile will continue Thursday morning.
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UPDATE (Feb. 8, 12:30 p.m.)—Adult charges will stand against the student accused of opening fire inside Perry Hall High School on the first day of school, Baltimore County Circuit Court Judge Robert Cahill, Jr. announced Friday morning. Find details on the closing arguments here.
Accused Perry Hall Student Shooter To Be Charged As Adult
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UPDATE (Jan. 31, 5:30 p.m.)—Find details on the Thursday portion of the hearing, including recordings in which the accused Perry Hall student shooter claims he intended more victims and was not bullied by fellow students, here.
Recordings: Accused Perry Hall Shooter Says He Intended More Victims, Was Not Bullied
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UPDATE (Jan. 31, 2:18 p.m.)—The hearing has been extended to resume on Feb. 8, Baltimore County Circuit Court Judge Robert Cahill, Jr. announced following the hearing's continuation on Thursday.
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UPDATE (Jan. 31, 12 a.m.)—A Wednesday court hearing to determine the state of charges against 15-year-old Robert W. Gladden, Jr. revealed dark details about his childhood years and academic history.
Gladden is accused of opening fire inside Perry Hall High School's cafeteria on the first day of school and seriously injuring another student. He was charged as an adult with nine counts of first-degree attempted murder, among other charges, in the Aug. 27 incident.
Testimony Wednesday revealed that as a young boy, Gladden was exposed to suicide and death, and exhibited threatening behavior and suicidal thoughts.
Baltimore County Assistant State's Attorney John Cox also cited several examples of Gladden bullying his peers and showing morally insensitive behavior. At one point, Cox played audio of Gladden seemingly making a joke about wishing he had participated in the December shooting inside Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut.
Lutherville defense attorney George Psoras passionately argued that Gladden should be tried as a juvenile, that his court record should be sealed, and that he should be transported to a high security juvenile treatment facility outside of Maryland until he is 21 years old.
Psoras insisted that Gladden be transported out of state because there are no high security juvenile treatment facilities in Maryland that hold juveniles convicted of violent crimes involving guns.
"This is not Columbine. This is not Newtown. This is a young man who made a horrible mistake," Psoras said.
"Bobby was immature. Bobby was sick. Bobby has mental illness," he said.
"To put him away for life would be a horrible tragedy," he said.
Psoras argued that Gladden will not receive the appropriate treatment, and will be raped and beaten if sent to an adult prison.
Cox and his team attempted to show that Gladden could remain a threat to society and may not be ready to reenter society at 21 years old, and would be better suited for a longer sentence in adult prison.
Case Workers Tell Of Gladden's Troubled Formative Years
During the hearing's first half, between 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., Psoras and Cox questioned two case workers who reviewed and evaluated Gladden.
Danni Davis, a case worker within Baltimore County's department of juvenile services, described in detail some of the disturbing events from Gladden's childhood and teenage years, what she described as "how Bobby got to this point."
In elementary school he was diagnosed with ADHD for impulsive behavior and received help with speech problems. During this time, Gladden's cousin committed suicide on nearby railroad tracks, "which made him wonder if committing suicide would solve problems," Davis said.
When Gladden was 11, his maternal aunt died of carbon monoxide poisoning, which caused him great sadness and suicidal thoughts, Davis said.
Later, after his parents divorced, his uncle became a father figure to him. This same uncle committed suicide by shooting himself in front of his family in 2011, Davis said.
Gladden also showed a history of cutting himself and showed some physical aggression toward his mother, Davis said.
Kimberly Fisher, a second worker within Baltimore County's department of juvenile services, also testified of Gladden's multiple suspensions from school.
An expulsion in sixth grade eventually led to Gladden being moved to an alternative school for troubled youth, Crossroads Center in White Marsh. The school featured a later start-time and a short-term rewards system. Gladden's grades and behavior dramatically improved. He was returned to a mainstream program at Perry Hall High School in ninth grade.
Problems returned in ninth grade, however. Gladden was disciplined for making gruesome and profane death threats on Facebook to a fellow student who had come out as transsexual. That particular Facebook conversation included a reference that "something bad would happen at Perry Hall High at the end of 12th grade," Fisher said.
A report from Gladden's stay at a county mental treatment facility after the shooting also showed that he would laugh and smile while talking about guns, and showed controlling and abusive behavior toward other patients, Fisher said.
Doctors Discuss Gladden's Potential For Treatment, Recovery
As the hearing continued into the late afternoon, the dialogue shifted from examples of Gladden as a troubled teenage victim to examples of Gladden acting as a bully and morally insensitive individual.
Cox argued that Gladden suffers from a clinical conduct disorder, which would likely manifest itself in continued violent behavior into adulthood. Due to public safety concerns, Cox argued that Gladden should be tried and eventually convicted as an adult.
"It's safe to say that anyone who shoots up a school cafeteria has a conduct disorder," Cox said.
Throughout testimony, Psoras repeatedly disputed that conclusion.
Two doctors testified during the Wednesday portion of the hearing about Gladden's mental state: Dr. James Smith, who performed a psychological analysis on behalf of Baltimore County, and Dr. Aaron Noonberg, who performed a separate psychological analysis on behalf of the defense.
Smith interacted with Gladden in the months following the shooting and made his final evaluation before Gladden began a full regimen of anti-depressant drugs. Noonberg, however, first met and evaluated Gladden just days before the hearing, on Jan. 27.
The two doctors agreed on several points—that Gladden exhibited an average to above average IQ, that he held a disdain for school and lack of motivation, and that he felt life was generally boring and pointless.
Smith confirmed records showing that while being hospitalized and held in a short-term treatment program, Gladden discussed plans for suicide, picked fist fights, bullied peers and attempted to intimidate facility workers.
Smith also confirmed that Gladden had admitted to lying to a mental health worker at age 12 in order to avoid treatment for suicidal thoughts.
He also confirmed that Gladden had a history of acting out of societal norms. As a young teen, he attempted to sell oregano as marajuana at school. He also missed dozens of school days between elementary school and high school.
Based on Gladden's reported behavior before and after the shooting, Smith said he was skeptical that the standard short-term treatment for troubled juveniles would be sufficient for Gladden.
"It may need to extend past 21," Smith said.
Noonberg, however, disagreed with Smith's evaluation, and argued that five and a half years of treatment at a secure juvenile detention center outside of Maryland—"where he has no escape"—would likely prepare Gladden for peaceful reentry into society. It would also save him from the possible dangers of adult prison, he said.
Noonberg said that examples of Gladden acting as a bully were not unusual for his age and mental state, and had been overblown by the prosecution. He argued that Gladden was probably not experiencing a mental state as severe as a conduct disorder.
He also cited dramatic improvements in Gladden's frequency of suicidal thoughts since he began taking the anti-depressant Prozac.
"My evaluation is favorable to good after five to six years of treatment," Noonberg said.
As Noonberg had just met Gladden days before the hearing, Cox argued that he did not have enough time or put forth enough effort to properly evaluate Gladden.
Cox also played an audio recording for Noonberg of Gladden speaking with a cousin on the phone from the detention center where he was being held.
The call was made on Dec. 16, and Gladden made reference to the Dec. 14 shooting inside Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut that killed 20 children and six staff members.
Gladden seemed to make a joke about how he wished he had gone to the school along with the shooter. "I wish I went too," he said in the phone call. Immediately afterward, Gladden's cousin reprimanded him for saying that in a recorded phone call.
While Noonberg claimed that Gladden had probably only said that to get a rise out of his cousin, Cox argued that it was one of several examples of his propensity toward continued violent behavior.
Gladden, Audience Await Hearing Result, Anticipate Trial
Gladden appeared at the hearing wearing a blue striped shirt and black pants with shackled ankles. His hair appeared longer than in his original booking photo, taken in August. It was no longer dyed black and appeared naturally brown.
Gladden did not speak during the hearing and rested his arms on the table in front of him.
Several people attending the hearing cried and whispered during testimonies.
At the close of the juvenile waiver hearing, Baltimore County Circuit Court Judge Robert Cahill, Jr. is expected to make a final decision on whether Gladden will continue to be charged as an adult or be tried as a juvenile. If tried as a juvenile, Gladden could face significantly less jail time and media scrutiny, Cox said previously.
The result of the hearing is expected to be announced sometime on Thursday.
The beginning of Gladden's criminal trial has been scheduled for Feb. 19.
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David Slebodnick
2:41 pm on Wednesday, January 30, 2013
It is sad to see something like this. Although what the boy did was a horrible tragedy children are largely shaped by the events that occur during there adolescent psychological development. This boy seemed almost doomed with the tragedies that occurred during his brain development. I believe time in a mental facility while his brain is still developing could shape his psychological development in a positive way and allow him to be a productive member of society.
FIFA_archived
2:48 pm on Wednesday, January 30, 2013
"I believe time in a mental facility while his brain is still developing could shape his psychological development in a positive way and allow him to be a productive member of society."
Yes, a very, very long time would be appropriate, please post more Mr. Stebodnick, good to have you as a new member of the Patch.
LJ Kirk
2:41 pm on Wednesday, January 30, 2013
These are the people whom we refuse to deal with, who become the architects of the next Sandy Hook .... Yet spineless politicians call for gun and magazine bans that will have no effect.
FIFA_archived
3:02 pm on Wednesday, January 30, 2013
LJ, let's review the timeline of a mass shooting.
Weapon and ammunition (WMDs) are manufactured by gun manufacturer, mentally ill person obtains WMDs either legally or illegally, mentally ill person uses WMDs to inflict great bodily harm on many people, mentally ill person commits suicide or gets caught.
As Frank says, wash, rinse, and repeat as 24/7 news "love" the ratings.
Just where do you wish to stop the problem in the above chain of events?
Tim
5:58 pm on Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Absolutely wrong.
It's a scientifically provable fact that you can't kill nearly as many people - and as quickly, with no access to automatic weapons and high magazine clips.
Now, where I'll come to the middle on this, is the fact that gun control ALONE will not solve these problems. In fact, they are only a minor portion of the real overall solution.
Jen Winberry
3:00 pm on Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Good reporting, though the preferred term is "transgender," not "transsexual."
Tony
4:24 pm on Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Have we really run out of real problems Jen? This is what we are correcting people on now? Come on, I wish this politically correct society could cut us all a break every once in a while.
Jeanna Beard
2:29 pm on Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Tony, it's not "political correctness" when it simply needs correcting.
Aimee
3:11 pm on Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Help this kid!!
LAURA DIVEN
3:26 pm on Wednesday, January 30, 2013
He had just turned 15, so he is nowhere near close to an adult. He needs some serious help..... not punished a life time of rape and abuse from real criminals. Sad...
kl
3:55 pm on Wednesday, January 30, 2013
FIFA .. Do you think those evil "gun manufacturers" also make guns and ammo for the police, and military ?? Oh no say it aint so !!!! And lets keep the term WMD as what it really is... weapons of mass destruction ! Such as nuclear bombs and the like, taking out masses of people at a time .. as in thousands at at a time not a single handheld weapon. Loosen up on the hysteria please.
Sanchez
4:07 pm on Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Rhetoric like calling semi auto firearms WMD's is typical of the liberal twisting of the English language. It is called Newspeak. They must by design make things look worse than they are to further their vile agenda.
Definition of NEWSPEAK
: propagandistic language marked by euphemism, circumlocution, and the inversion of customary meanings
Origin of NEWSPEAK
Newspeak, a language “designed to diminish the range of thought,” in the novel 1984 (1949) by George Orwell
Diminished thought is key. We see it daily. Just as this very complex issue which has many causes and few cures is diminished to the most simplistic fix, banning all semi auto firearms. Diminished thought is a simple "fix" to a complex issue.
FIFA_archived
4:22 pm on Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Ask the 20 dead kids what are WMDs
Sanchez
4:32 pm on Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Newspeak has been defined and shown to be used often.
Buck Harmon
6:06 pm on Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Thanks for the definition of NEWSPEAK Sanchez....it does apply to FIFA and several others that post here....I now have a better understanding of their behavior and will try to be a bit more tolerant of the antics....
This young man should receive as much help as can be provided to ensure that his problems are not escalated later in life...weather in or out of prison..
Ashley
4:25 pm on Wednesday, January 30, 2013
I just hear a bunch of excuses. Adult crime = adult punishment. Many people have tragic childhoods, it's not a free pass. Even if he made a "mistake", he actively chose to do those actions. Daniel was lucky enough that he didn't die by Bobby's hand, but that doesn't change that Bobby went into school that day with every intention of killing people.
DK
4:26 pm on Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Come on ..Do you really think he saw the death of this people. And the lawyer saying "he will be raped and beat in adult prison". (Which they already know that is going to happen) ! It's a play for the defense to get him a lesser deal. That's all they want is for the court to have pity. We all endure tragedies in our lives. We don't go around shooting people. As far as asking to have his record concealed it's to late. It has been pretty much been told. Sounds like they are considering a program out of state till he reaches 21 then possible jail time. Everyone agrees he needs help. It's a damn shame the parents get off !!!!
Sue
7:07 pm on Wednesday, January 30, 2013
I knew Bobby as a child and his family. He has been through A LOT. I was friends with his aunt who died of the carbon monoxide poisoning and it was a very emotional time, especially for a boy that age who was very close to his aunt. Knew his uncle also and that came as a shock too. And a divorse of parents is always hard for a child. Bobby definitely needs helps..........he won't last long in an adult jail. They even reported earlier that he felt bad and wanted to talk to the boy he shot and his family. Mental illness is passed over alot and people don't get the help they need.
FIFA_archived
7:13 pm on Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Sue, Bobby may and does have problems. But he does not belong with the rest of us for a very long time. That may be sad, but how far was he from doing something very bad? The rest of us do not wish to risk out loved ones for his best interests.
Tim
10:11 pm on Wednesday, January 30, 2013
I do feel bad for Bobby on some level. Kids come into this world innocent, pure. They are influenced by their environment. It's parents jobs to make that environment positive. Clearly, they failed in this case.
Yes, he is just a kid. However, he executed an adult crime willingly, wantonly.
I do agree that mental illness is a major issue that needs real attention in the years ahead. I still recall how my mother was told 'Depression" and "bipolar disorder' didn't exist back in her day. Yeah...
Mel
1:31 pm on Thursday, January 31, 2013
Thanks for sharing that info Sue. How can anyone say anything until they have walked a mile in someone else's shoes. Some people do "endure tragedies" in their life and have better coping mechanisms. Sounds like Bobby has been through a lot and needs the proper help to heal. Yes, what he did was wrong and could have turned out a lot worse, but we don't let kids drive until their 16, not considered a legal adult or can vote until 18. Your not allowed to drink until your 21. How can you charge a child who just turned 15 and has no criminal background as an adult? He needs help not to be beaten and raped by serious offenders.
Up and At Em
7:19 pm on Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Ask the parents of Daniel Borowy what they would like to see happen to this kid. I will go with their suggestion.
Computer Techy
8:32 pm on Wednesday, January 30, 2013
We need gun control, we need to control the government from only having the guns!
Penelope Patch
9:58 pm on Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Having worked in the "system" for many years, I can tell you that the children and families who most need mental health services have a very difficult time accessing what they need when they need it. Our human service system in this state is terribly flawed and needs drastic attention. I am saddened for Bobby and his victim. It is true that if Bobby goes to an adult prison, he will not get the help he needs. Instead, he will learn how to be an angry, bitter, more disturbed criminal and God help us, then, if he gets out. It is interesting that Bobby was in the juvenile justice system rather than the mental health system. DJS was never really set up to deal with mentally ill children. So much for our "system of care" in Maryland. Of course, when the economy tanked, guess what got cut under the O'Malley administration. You got it, services for children and families, after school programming, home visiting for at-risk young pregnant mothers and the like. Go figure.
Tim
10:12 pm on Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Thanks for the insight.
JD1
11:42 pm on Wednesday, January 30, 2013
It would be ingesting to dig deeper into this kids history with BCPS and find out just how many adults dropped the ball. How can a kid this messed up not get help along the way? That being said, he needs to be held responsible for his adult crime - my guess is that any rehab would be short lived - love him away - secure him from the other adult animals - but keep him away from innocent people like my kids that we there that day. More evidence that gun laws don't work - until our courts have the balls to throw the book at criminals who commit crimes with guns the situation will never improve.
paerki
9:22 am on Monday, February 4, 2013
...it would have been cut under any administration. There's no money!
Dea
5:15 am on Thursday, January 31, 2013
And who thought it would be appropriate to guns around this troubled child???? Where is the personal responsibility of the family members? Or those tracking him for the dept of CYS?
He knew what he was doing. In my opinion I find it hard to believe his behavior would not be a continued threat to society. His sentence should include a high security juvenile facility until the age of 21 and then transfer to an adult prison.
megan
7:11 am on Thursday, January 31, 2013
diagnosed with ADHD in elementary school. Hmm...did they medicate him? Seems to me that there are too many kids being put on these drugs...and it doesn't end up well.
Tim
10:38 am on Thursday, January 31, 2013
Agreed.
Jane Doe
8:10 am on Thursday, January 31, 2013
In reading this article I can see what a tragic history this boy has had. That being said, we can't let our heart rule our head. He does not seem to have any remorse...wishing he was participating in Sandyhook. I believe he should be tried as an adult in this situation.
Gloria
8:51 am on Thursday, January 31, 2013
True. He does need serious mental health and would get that help from a juvenile facility. But, once he turns 21 and released because he has been 'rehabilitated', would you feel safe if he moved just next door to you? Probably not. I know I wouldn't so I hope they don't make this kid my eventual problem by sending him to a juvenile facility that could release him just a few short years from now.
Ryan
9:11 am on Thursday, January 31, 2013
Throw him in Max juvie till he is 21 then transfer him to adult prison for the rest of his life..No one like that can be rehabilitated and it is morally , wrong to let him run the streets after 21 as if nothing ever happened.
LAURA DIVEN
10:08 am on Thursday, January 31, 2013
I do know for a FACT, he did NOT go to school intending to shot anyone but HIMSELF. He was in the midst of shootinghimslef wihen teacher jumped on him. That was his only intended shot, the second shot that shot Daniel, was during the struggle..... He wanted to shot himself in front of the one's who made his life hell and tormented him.
Mel
1:41 pm on Thursday, January 31, 2013
Laura, I would be interested in knowing your source and did you give this information to his attorney. I've seen a lot of posts online with people saying that Bobby was bullied terribly. But the police are sure bullying wasn't a factor. The scars of being bullied run deep. Has his attorney contacted any of these people who witnessed Bobby being bullied?
FIFA_archived
10:30 am on Thursday, January 31, 2013
Welcome to that very rare club LAURA, those that can read the minds of 15 year old boys.
RW Willy
10:32 am on Thursday, January 31, 2013
So in 9th grade he foreshadowed this event! And the "shrinks" knew about it. So much for the mental kealth industry doing their job. And now I'm supposed to trust their judgement on his capability to deal with issues?
Laura; as for his intent! He could have accomplished his desires at home. But his scream for help put everyone in danger. Therefore he is a danger. He coldly plotted out his demise, if you are correct. And he screwed it up. How are we supposed to distinguish between what his intent and what his actions were? Oh thats right. You said it was a FACT.
Aimee
10:37 am on Thursday, January 31, 2013
Just in reading the article, the defense should definitely attempt to review and retrieve any BCPS records (and I'm sure there were a-plenty) in relation to this boy, as well as possible do a little online research on FB & Twitter during this past summer and possibly the school year before. It may offer some sort of explanation for wanting to bring a gun and ammo to school, it wouldn't be surprising if something transpired online before the start of school. He either is a dumb kid, who doesn't think to know that jail phone calls are recorded or that in a mental facility transported there by police your every move is watched and notated OR he is quite smart, looking to make a statement on the first day of school by killing himself in front of everyone, knowing what to say and what not to say to mental health professionals. Here is a definite must for Psora: please convince this kid to cut his hair, I'm sure he thinks he looks good, but nothing is worse than walking into Court looking for the mugshot, giving them what they want. The hair will grow back, he looked a hot mess. Maybe suggest that if tried and convicted as an adult, the inmates will either tie him up with the hair or put barrettes in it, maybe that will encourage him to get a court hair cut. I was taken back by him wanting to be a part of another school shooting, but it was probably to show off on the phone, a sick fascination with school shootings (YES), or acting tough being in jail (WAIT TIL JESSUP)
B
11:01 am on Thursday, January 31, 2013
My question is what are the statistics on kids of this nature being treated and going on to live "normal" lives? What is the time span in which they are released and deemed "cured"?
Rick
2:04 pm on Thursday, January 31, 2013
ok so john cox is retarded i heard the phone convo about sandy hook bobby never said he wishes he had participated in the shooting he simply said i wish i went to sandy hook either indicating that he wishes he wud have been a victim so he cud die like he wants or just making a sick joke. john cox is a no gud splineless pussy who is just just plain awful how can u sleep wen ur trying to put a 15 year old in adult prison YOUR the one who is mentally ill ur worthless
Mel
12:57 pm on Friday, February 1, 2013
Where did you hear the phone call? Was it online? Thanks for info.
Emily Kimball
2:20 pm on Thursday, January 31, 2013
UPDATE (Jan. 31, 2:18 p.m.)—The hearing has been extended to resume on Feb. 8, Baltimore County Circuit Court Judge Robert Cahill, Jr. announced following the hearing's continuation on Thursday.
Aimee
2:43 pm on Thursday, January 31, 2013
Now they just released how on a recorded visit with his family, he admitted to bullying others. My opinion....a kid thinking that this behavior impresses others, and probably exercises this behavior for some kind of attention. Whether he got encouragement and attention at home, we do not know, some teenagers become withdrawn. Also, to the poster that touched on the fact that he was intending to kill himself in front of the cafeteria, if there is any sort of proof to this, bring it to light. Also, it was testimony from the shrink at the jail that he was responding to Prozac that he has been taking, so this kind of proves that he can respond from treatment and medication. And thank you...Emily Kimball for giving us all the blow by blow.
Mel
12:57 pm on Friday, February 1, 2013
I know a kid who is definately "bullied" but if you ask him, he'll tell you that he is friends with everyone even the popular kids. Either he is in denial or too messed up to realize he isn't apart of the popular crowd at school. He is from a messed up family who gives him no support/attention and he also talks very violent and tough. I think a lot of these kids don't want to admit their situation.
Andrew
2:50 pm on Thursday, January 31, 2013
Anyone that really trusts he will become a safe productive member of society, please show up at the court and volunteer your family, friends, and house for him to come to instead of prison....
If you wouldn't invite him to babysit your kids? Live under your roof, go to school with your kids? Then stop saying he should be free... Even with 10 years of treatment??? If you feel he wasn't 100% aware that shooting someone wasn't OK!
Take time Interview 1000 teenagers they all should be crazy! Everyone has crazy lives... But not everyone is evil and they manage to not shoot people???
A human being in MD is "criminally responsible" for choices at age 7....
He was 15????
Again show up at the court house and become his guardian, promise the court you will care for him and you trust your family's lives with him even after treatment or open your eyes and be realistic... He is a homicidal maniac that unfortunately should live in a cage the rest of his life.
And prisons do offer solitary confinement to protect people from beatings and rape.... This isn't 1950...
Crime=punishment....
Done
Mel
12:57 pm on Friday, February 1, 2013
Criminally responsible for choices at age 7? Seriously? Get a grip, no 7 year old is mature enough to make good judgement calls. Not everyone has crazy lives, not as crazy as some.
KTJ
12:57 pm on Friday, February 1, 2013
FIFA, Laura's comments were reported when the shooting occurred and have been confirmed by witnesses. He did intentionally take a gun to school but not with the intention of hurting anyone but himself. Without knowing all the facts of this case or being personally involved with the ins and outs of the people who lived and are still living through this tragedy there is a lot of judgement. Live your own life to the fullest and let the professionals who have all the facts decide what is best for this child. Daniels family and community have given people the opportunity to support them by holding blood drives etc.. If you feel that passionately about mental health issues, bullying, and gun control make your voice heard by the people that can make the changes that need to made to protect your children and family from these horrible tradgidies that have become all to common in today's world.
Chris Hutchinson
12:58 pm on Friday, February 1, 2013
This kid should be put away forever. As a graduate of PHHS this makes me sick, and to listen to ppl defend him is even sicker .. had the guidance counselor not stopped him he would have taken many more innocent lives, lives of students just trying to get their education . He deserves to be w rapist every moment of his life . What if your child was on the recieving end of that gun that day, then what? Less ppl would feel sorrow for him im sure. I cant offer my condolences to him after what he has done, he simply is not deserving of that imo.
Red White and Blue
1:08 pm on Friday, February 1, 2013
do it the "green way" use the guillotine on him, we do not need him anymore, he had his chance and ruined it, take his eyes if they help someone see, take his liver if someone need a transplant, take his kidneys etc...then throw his body in the bay to feed the crabs.
Shanna
8:27 am on Monday, February 4, 2013
It seems like this boy's family has a history of mental illness. And I know what it is like to deal with this because my late husband's family has a long history of mental illness as well. My husband had mental illness and 2 out of 4 of my kids have been diagnosed as bi-polar. And I know how important treatment is and how much it can improve them...... I just don't know how much it can help once they are so far gone. This boy, in his mind, thinks it was ok to shoot people and kill them. And I don't know if I would ever trust him out on the streets again, even with treatment. He not only thought out his plan, he went through with it, and that is scary. What would make him not do it again? Its a very fine line. And if people with mental illness want to do something they will figure out a way to do it and all the doctors in the world won't know what is going through their heads. They have mental illness, they are not dumb people. In fact, my husband and my oldest daughter are 2 of the smartest people that I have ever known. And they know what they can say to their doctors and what not to say. Fine line.....very fine line.
paerki
9:27 am on Monday, February 4, 2013
A sad story. He'll be a burden on society. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1242460/
Emily Kimball
9:52 am on Monday, February 4, 2013
UPDATE (Jan. 31, 5:30 p.m.)—Find details on the Thursday portion of the hearing, including recordings in which the accused Perry Hall student shooter claims he intended more victims and was not bullied by fellow students: Recordings: Accused Perry Hall Shooter Says He Intended More Victims, Was Not Bullied - http://patch.com/A-16vw
Truthful
11:46 am on Monday, February 4, 2013
The greatest wmd is the school system that promotes drugging every single kid with some phony "mental" illness. The most dangerous wmd's are all the drugs that these kids are forced to take. The most dangerous wmd's are the doctors that diagnose these kids with phony "mental" illness! Doesn't it concern you libs that the most common factor in all these shootings involving kids is them being poisoned with ritalin, concerta, adderall......?
1ke
12:03 pm on Monday, February 4, 2013
Does it bother you neocons that schooling has been shaped into a one-size-fits-all institution by your accountability mechanisms and the stingy allocation we give--after paying lipservice, of course--to public education. No more taxes.
Sanchez
12:24 pm on Monday, February 4, 2013
Since when do "neocons" run any school systems? Are not most school administrators liberals?
Ashley
12:24 pm on Monday, February 4, 2013
I really would like to know what all you people who swear he "didn't want to hurt others" and he just "made a mistake" think now that these other tapes have come out with him ADMITTING he wanted to kill as many as possible and then kill himself among other things.
Yeah, his defense played you bleeding hearts like a lute.
Jackie
7:44 am on Tuesday, February 5, 2013
First, let me say that I don't have the answer to this problem or any of the ills of society. What bothered me about the defense's position is that they want to spare him the prison experience because of his age. What makes THIS kid special? We are willing to send many kids to adult prison for equal or lesser crimes, yet we want to give this one a break? It's easy to sympathize when you are not a victim, but if this kid is truly broken, letting him out at 21 might make YOU his next victim.
Emily Kimball
2:03 pm on Friday, February 8, 2013
UPDATE (Feb. 8, 12:30 p.m.)—Adult charges will stand against the student accused of opening fire inside Perry Hall High School on the first day of school, Baltimore County Circuit Court Judge Robert Cahill, Jr. announced Friday morning.
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