Teen Who Killed Gay Classmate Sentenced to 21 Years

[tishaLA]

California teenager Brandon McInerney, who pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the killing of a gay student, was sentenced Monday to 21 years in prison.

McInerney, now 17, didn't speak at the proceeding but his lawyer said the teen is deeply remorseful for his actions.

McInerney pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, voluntary manslaughter and use of a firearm as part of a plea deal reached in November.

McInerney was 14-years-old when he pulled a gun out of his backpack and fatally shot 15-year-old Larry King at point-blank range at the E.O. Green Junior High School in 2008. <...> CBS

Such a sad story in so many ways.

[Ferret Annica]

1. Most likely that translates to remorse he was caught

I doubt he has any empathy or sorrow his classmate is dead by his hands.

[LiberalFighter]

2. I don't have sympathy for any student that pulls out a gun in school because they don't like someone

elses behavior.

[Ferret Annica]

3. I agree. We had a boy named kip Kinkle kill his parents and killed and wounded classmates

And did this after he was expelled from Thurston High in Springfield Oregon next door to Eugene where I live.

I spent time at the memorial wall with all the mementos and saw all many people with deep grief and many tears. It left a lasting impression with me.

[aikoaiko]

4. 21 years doesn't seem like enough...

Anyone know when he'd be eligible for parole or early release? Or is the 21 years fixed?

[msongs]

5. place your bets: he blames the dead kid for "making him do it". nt

[Iggo]

6. The gay panic defense...

...fills me with a rage I find it difficult to describe.

[Pigheaded]

7. Should be executed

Yes I believe it

[Ron Obvious]

8. Wow

Wow! You'd execute someone for a murder he committed at age 14?