11-year-old killed while protecting pregnant mother

11-year-old Jayden Perkins was stabbed to death while trying to his pregnant mother during a home invasion. NBC News' Adrienne Broaddus lays out the details of the case and explains the outrage over the discrepancies between the stabbing suspects's criminal history and why he was set free.
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[@martiwaterman1437]

She dated him 15 years ago. 15 years! How do you protect yourself from a sociopath?

[@sylviaa4884]

The Judge that said he was NOT a threat. Needs to be FIRED as well as the parole board.

[@eatwhatukiii2532]

15 years ago, he wasn’t even a recent boyfriend? Parole violations, life threats?

[@talitam.8414]

That woman did absolute EVERYTHING she could to protect herself and her family he still went after her and killed her son FIFTEEN YEARS LATER! My God!!! This is the saddest story ever. This is heartbreaking 😢

[@anglophils645]

Why refer to a murderer as a "gentleman"? Nonsensical!

[@albeit1]

Did the jerks on the parole board even NOTIFY this family that this nightmare of a criminal had been released?

[@mzhappyfree7688]

They left out how she tried to get a new protection order that a judge denied because he was in jail…. Then dude was released the next day 😢

[@laurinyoung5771]

THEY DATED 15 YEARS AGO!? What a loser. He’s practically a stranger! That poor mom. Looks like she raised him well. Jayden was protective, talented, and adorably handsome.

[@fredytorres33]

The system always fails.

[@prettypinkpopsicle]

He doesn't deserve to be called a gentleman.

[@L.R._Red]

The system failed that family. He should never see the light of day ever again.

[@renriley]

There’s a difference between someone who dances and a dancer. Dancers have a certain presence, a certain soul. You can see his soul reflected on his performance from this short clip. He was courageous. The system failed him. Praying for Jayden and his loved ones to find peace and justice.

[@karenmbbaxter]

Poor kid....These stories make me sick......that kid had his whole life ahead of him.

[@juniorlsdmusic]

Cancel whoever let him out on parole

[@macazootie]

whoever allowed this monster to walk free after proving himself unfit should be facing negligent homicide charges

[@jerseywomeninc.8640]

This is Horrible, she was with him 15 years ago, Jaden wasn’t even born yet and he just couldn’t let her go. That is So Scary. My Condolences and Prayers are with this Mother, May God comfort and give her strength 🙏🏾

[@harperwelch5147]

Why do they release dangerous, known criminals to do these predictable crimes?? This should not have happened.

[@justforgetaboutit5987]

That young boy sacrificed himself to save his mother… this is so heartbreaking. May he rest in peace

[@jasherbelton3039]

Imagine seeking revenge for what happened in a relationship you were in 15 YEARS AGO. That’s not a gentleman. That is a vile, worthless excuse of a human being. And so is the Judge that let him off parole.

[@naomichambers1687]

Can’t stop crying. I am so sad about all these horrific stories. May his mother and siblings be comforted. He truly loved them.