Freckle-faced killer Eric Smith freed after 28 years behind bars | 48 Hours

[@CBSNews]

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[@alchemistkingdickinson2256]

13 YR OLD GETS 28 YEARS BEHIND BARS AND THIS 17 YEAR OLD WHO RUNS DOWN ANOTHER KID STABS HIM TO DEATH ONLY GETS LESS THAN 2!!! HOW DOES THAT HAPPEN??? kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4eViJKnrrVgj7c

[@en2-joserivera896]

Hi.

[@Sunflare-vq2uy]

No

[@UncleSamSiam]

2:26 what a disgusting question... They lost their son, there is no getting on with it without him. Life is not the same for them and will never be

[@12mitchster]

Fry the orange boy

[@kissofshadows21]

"I want to get married, raise a family and hold down a job". All the things that Derrick never got to do. Because of him.

[@goosewhisperer6275]

Seriously! This literally makes me nauseous! There was certainly no "justice" for Derrick or his family! By the way, WHY does Smith think anybody would ever MARRY HIM or HIRE him? 🙄

[@mariabykofsky4502]

Obviously, the adult Smith has no sense of reality....

[@JesusOrtiz-ow7zu]

@@goosewhisperer6275 what type of justice would have pleased you the death sentence or a life sentence without parole horrible tradegy for all sides including the killers family and especially the victims family

[@sinazotame2411]

@@goosewhisperer6275 there are psychos who are going to marry him.

[@thisguy9733]

Just going to remind everyone of the influenza kid who killed 4 people and got parole then violated it than fled to Mexico and still got a fraction of the time

[@jabathepegasus]

“Smith says he wants to counsel children.” KEEP THIS MAN AWAY FROM CHILDREN AT ALL COSTS.

[@benjaminbingaman1848]

Well likely in his mind Heath likely things and blames the bullying that happened to him on why he did what he did and assign for that does declare that he has changed All these years he was confident that 1 day he would be Out on the streets again a free man You never gave up hope on that But that's always the wonder Can 1 ever learn to forgive such a heinous crime Forgive It's really easy to stay oh you should forgive him sometimes I can't help it wonder If People could ever forgive or if child could come back I wonder if She can forgive I don't think she even lived to an age where she even knows what the word forgive is

[@lindacosta5688]

Agree 💯

[@Drumsnelson93]

yeah, seriously. what's he gonna say to the kids when introducing himself? "When I was your age I beat a toddler to death with a rock, now let me help you with your problems"

[@benjaminbingaman1848]

@@Drumsnelson93 no likely

[@curlyyxfries1776]

@@hiimsaulcaveman he didn’t give that little boy a chance

[@Greytick]

you can just see in those parent’s faces that things were never the same after what happened

[@phyllisdevries5734]

no parent is ever the same as the loss of a child! I'm sure Smiths family is suffering as well.

[@peachyqueenie1556]

Things are never the same when you lose your child no matter how old. I lost my 39 yr old son in 2011 and I live in a state of perpetual depression til this day. If not that then it's my anxiety about losing my other son age 48 now.

[@MrPaultopp]

@@peachyqueenie1556 💯❤️🙏🏻……..🇬🇧

[@dingbullamike8070]

@@phyllisdevries5734 absolutely ma'am what i see in internet is terrible!!!but pls ma can you tell me the cause of all this terrible violence cuz in Africa here its rare!!!!!for me the cause when a kids in USA is growing they give him lots of liberty amd its a problem of the era behind and up to now!!!!!putting behind bass and removing wouldnt solve the problem..lets abolish violence in USA tho im not in USA but i feel more of it cuz we all are one blood#longliveusa🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@phyllisdevries5734]

@@dingbullamike8070 hello yes we are all one blood, and I live for the day when we can all be kind to one another just an ordinary day of being kind and loving.

[@Whipporwhill]

This video fails to mention that this guy also sexually abused the 4 year old prior to murdering him. Pretty important key information to leave out!

[@legitbeans9078]

This.

[@spontaneouscee3018]

I thought I remembered that

[@SkipBaylessBurner]

Oh noo 🤦‍♂️

[@deepakk1347]

No he didn't

[@mooganify]

Monetisation

[@theflyingegg3557]

That empty look in his eyes since childhood is still present in him. God help anyone who crosses his path

[@jamespaul6315]

If that little boy has any relatives I hope they do cross his path and show him what pain he caused them.

[@raygarcia8818]

AMEN!

[@FT-jh2pu]

True. We can only hope that will cross the path of those who released him. Disgusting.

[@francoherrera601]

he looks completely voided of any emotions. His "growth" is most likely faked to try to get himself released.

[@retroblue4748]

If these killers say they’re changed, parole them to the people who release them and let them take him in.

[@seeker27.]

Here's my concern. When he was ask why he did it he said "I saw a blonde hair boy and just wanted to hurt him" meaning he killed because of a inner emotion/urge and he was only a kid. He's been in jail for 27 years, Life is much different and way more stressful. So what's gonna happen when he gets overwhelmed with that feeling or urge again ? Scary thought.

[@oooh19]

People need help when released! Look at Shawshank Redemption

[@kimberlyturner820]

I think he figured that blonde haired people didn't get picked on and being a red head with freckles made him a target, something that he really can't change, so he probably felt that being bullied would be the story of his life while others who were quote on quote 'acceptable' would be forever exempt. It was a moment of rage, anger and jealousy and a thought of unfairness and not even towards his intended target but to his plight in general, that cost him and will continue to cost him even though he's a free man.

[@angelarodriguez5444]

Relapse? I hope note, I hope it was due to his being bullied and didn't have anyone to tell but I hope he got some kind of counseling>to rehabilitation.

[@crowmedicine3890]

What's not being said here is that he also raped him. This is more than just the rage of a bullied child. My strong belief is that he hasn't changed and he won't.

[@brandonpowell6292]

@@crowmedicine3890 Yep violently with a stick or some object he found in the woods. I am surprised he is actually freed, scary thought he looked dead behind the eyes at 14.

[@ajantaclash8916]

He wants to get married, raise a family, and live the American dream. I'm sure Derrick Robies' parents would have loved to have seen him grow up and follow his dreams.

[@orzolega]

Right

[@miriamisechal59]

Agreed with you 💯 percent.

[@poochiboy]

you know that revenge is a fools game

[@jwil4905]

I understand the general vitriol aimed at him, but what did you expect him to say?

[@twistedbliss58]

Who cares what his parents wanted for him?

[@jessicamccrady5210]

Millions of kids are bullied everyday. It’s no excuse to take an innocent four year olds life that had nothing to do with it. He never should have been released.

[@anthonytesla8382]

Just because millions are bullied doesn't mean they all have to shut up and take the abuse. Some are going to become ruthless. Deal with it.

[@sarahq8128]

@@anthonytesla8382still not an excuse though.

[@Brent-j1p]

I get the distinct impression that what he endured wasn't merely "bullying". I'm going to guess downright abject abuse.

[@fedupamerican296]

​@@Brent-j1pand probably, mostly from blond haired, blue eyed children.

[@dhekwucieoejduf]

People change Jessica. try going to church, not too late for you either.

[@deltaboy767]

My older brother was 17 when I was born, and growing up, I can remember him never letting me out of his sight. He was always so protective of me, and still is to this very day.

[@spades512]

Same here, brother was 17 years older and so I felt safer when he was around

[@deltaboy767]

@@spades512 I know how it feels. I can remember crying at night and he would be the only one that could calm me down. And even now that I'm older, to him I'll always be his baby brother.

[@BustaDG]

I’m 18 and I always worry about my lil bro he’s 11 I always protect him no matter what

[@jefferyepstein2686]

@@deltaboy767 your his brother but your name is Ashley 🤔

[@deltaboy767]

@@jefferyepstein2686 Yes Ashley in the south is a unisex name. Like Ashley in gone with the wind.

[@Dellloga]

That boy was buried in his baseball uniform. That alone almost made me tear up.

[@khaleesisnow1683]

🙏🙏

[@abevigoda3149]

@TheUnbrokenSith I totally agree, I'd also hate to be buried in a baseball uniform, I *demand* to be buried in my best three piece suit and tie.

[@makeitmakesense2616]

White privilege

[@peter_pansexual6243]

I just saw a video from 5 years ago of a five year old that got killed during a shooting being buried as Batman.

[@eugenecaldwell9619]

@@makeitmakesense2616 what does white privilege has to do with this?

[@marisolv]

I cannot imagine how scared Derrick must have been. It must have been so painful. A innocent four year old who never did anything to anyone. I don't understand how anyone could do this. Derrick never got to grow up and have a family of his own. he didn't even get to kindergarten. This is sick. I feel so horrible for him. He was so little. he was just walking. Rest in peace Derrick, I'm so sorry.

[@peacepersonified]

R.I.P sweet baby. You didn't deserve this, Derrick.

[@jimmorrison3830]

🙏🏼💔😪

[@Sean72_]

Exactly and that clown should've been given his freedom.

[@manhoeban]

@@Sean72_ *shouldn’t

[@thomasbarager912]

@@manhoeban You don't have to correct him, we all know what he meant.

[@lizbriones7408]

That’s scary letting him out . Watch your backs

[@JustMe-vz3wd]

sad truth is chicks will dig him for his celebrity status as a killer, lol, until they too end up in the woods.

[@layla2115]

I agree. It's just way too dangerous ever letting him out. This video didn't even mention the other horrific things that he did to him first. I remember this case and it's worse than you can even imagine. It literally made me sick, especially since I have a child the age of that poor defenseless little boy. And I was bullied relentlessly during elementary school and middle school and I never even considered taking it out on anyone else. That is absolutely no excuse.

[@LIRRFAN426]

Even worse since I’m a Queens Resident

[@deanscurse]

@@JustMe-vz3wd have you been around real women…

[@brendoncornish9297]

He better watch his back

[@its_just_me3214]

He has been in jail since a child. He is probably even colder than when he murdered that poor child. The American jail system is not meant for rehabilitation and most likely he is been conditioned to be cold and calculated even more so. He won’t know how to interact with women, society, etc. All he knows is prison. It will be interesting to hear about him five more years from now.

[@STCatchMeTRACjRo]

Ahh 5 years, the magic number when most released convicts re-offend.

[@LeighPhillips78]

I don't think you can rehabilitate a genuine psychopath and he was up for parole and denied for 20 plus years. The parole board and psychologists were unconvinced. I'm sure many still have deep reservations about his release.

[@STCatchMeTRACjRo]

@@LeighPhillips78 well america prison system is not focused on rehabilitation. More than 70% of released convicts end back up in the prison due to inefficient rehabilitation and other causes. So yeah, he more likely will end re-offending again, 2/3 chance.

[@joelglanton6531]

Just FYI jail is where you're put after you're charged until you're sentenced (unless you're granted bail and can afford it), and where you do your sentence if your crime is a misdemeanor (and misdemeanors carry a sentence of 1 year or less). Once you are sentenced for a felony, you are sent to prison, and the term you were looking for was "prison system." I'm not trying to be a hater at all sorry if it comes off that way I'm honestly trying to explain the difference for those who don't know.

[@its_just_me3214]

@@joelglanton6531 no your not a hater. Your informing. Thank you for your explanation. I am not use to it so jail and prison are the same too me 😂. However, thank you for the correction!!

[@nkgaviation]

The worst part is he went for a defensless 4 year old instead of the guys that bullied him

[@timmotel5804]

Finally! The Correct Comment.

[@cynthiusvr]

Anger trickles down. The bullies probably got treated badly by their parents.

[@timmotel5804]

@@cynthiusvr But even bullies know that they are wrong.

[@willieboy8798]

it is called cowardess!

[@artisdying]

@@timmotel5804 Never read a statement more stupid than yours.

[@madisonhruschka3718]

As a reminder, children who are abused tend to go after those smaller than them. Animals, smaller children. If you notice a child having aggression towards those who are less defenseless, its a sign they need a safer environment, compassion, and extensive help.

[@harmony3279]

Or that they are a psychopath!!

[@oltoz7003]

​@@harmony3279Eric isn't a psychopath tho, his Neuro has emotions, he probably had a worse upbringing than mentionee

[@gregger_mcgregger]

⁠@@harmony3279Wow, you’re very smart and totally understand how abuse and psychology work!

[@NunyaBidness-db4nk]

@@harmony3279 Then he can have his brain scanned to see if he is a psychopath.

[@stitches318]

@@gregger_mcgregger Bullying in school can destroy a child. My son switched schools in kindergarten and all those other 5-year-olds saw him as a target. Within a few weeks my son went from bright and sociable to downcast and withdrawn. Every single night he begged not to go to school the next day. I pulled him out of that school and it took almost a year for the effects of a couple months of bullying to go away

[@XactlyCeSe1]

A parent should never have to leave the world after their child. It’s awful

[@dingbullamike8070]

Literally!!!

[@nikicarrie4071]

If I could change one thing it would be this

[@alexusbratva878]

I rather go before my pop. Everyone else can die first

[@KudoShinichikun]

Bro nobody knows our fate you are right no child should have to die before their parents but we can’t stop that we all have our time and place we just don’t know it yet

[@four-x-trading5606]

It might be the child's time you don't play god or know the reasoning for people's passing has nothing to do with age

[@princesseleler5515]

“Counsel kids that have been bullied...” Interesting statement from him. Maybe he has changed, but I wouldn’t want my kid to take advice from someone who brutally murdered an innocent 4 year old because he was bullied.

[@GypsyGirl317]

Counselling is NOT "giving advice"... 🤦🏻‍♀️ 🤷🏻‍♀️ 🙄 Counselling is helping a person to recognise and acknowledge what is happening within themselves, and the impact of their life experiences on them. It is helping them to find their own strengths and abilities to heal, and to create positive and effective coping strategies for future difficulties in order to thrive. 💖 We cannot know for sure at this stage whether he has had this level of genuine support in prison, and we cannot know for sure right now how capable he is of providing it in the future. I am always hopeful, because I have seen other murderers who have completely changed their lives around and who are now helping troubled youth and older people. 🙆🏻‍♀️ 😊 💖 🌿 👍🏾 I hope he can make good in life now. We

[@christophj4403]

You're straight up defending the devil. Direct or indirect, take it as you wish

[@lynette599]

Not only murdered, but sexually abused his body...that is on a whole different level.

[@aawharver4948]

Right! No excuses!

[@hichamelbachari2655]

He was a kid

[@commiezombie2477]

Losing a child is the WORST experience for anybody to go through. It's the roughest news anyone can get. I've seen family self destruct in response. It's some dark and painful stuff.

[@obston2846]

ive also seen a family pull together and make a life after. Sounds like your friends were weak and destined to fail regardless.

[@abundantharmony]

How do you have over 100 subs and zero videos?

[@jackhunt9487]

OBSTON I hope you never have to go through the experience of loosing a child. I have and no one understands what it’s like until it happens to them . I don’t care how strong of a person you are or think you are, let me assure you that it will change your life forever. Life will go on but nothing will be the same ever again. What I would give to hear my daughter say Daddy I love you again. My wife was probably one of the strongest women I have ever known but I saw her age 25 or 30 years in just 6 months. My heart aches for anyone that lost a child

[@commiezombie2477]

@@abundantharmony because I deleted old content to avoid YT strikes.

[@commiezombie2477]

@@obston2846 um NO. My best friends mom lost her son. It was dark for a couple years but she's better now. She copes with weed. She's not weak. She was just grieving the loss of her son. It's painful.

[@fireschoolbus]

The fact the news channel called him “freckled face” is insane

[@brandygriffiss]

They just did what the bullies did😂

[@johnbowman1076]

That's why it's so easy to hate him. Unfair... but what can you do?

[@fireschoolbus]

@@brandygriffiss real

[@fireschoolbus]

@@johnbowman1076 real tho, imagine doing unspeakable things to a child just to be called a freckle face on tv

[@andrewdubose9968]

They generally don’t say ginger or that order word you can spell with the same letters on the news

[@289rory]

“He was picked on as a child.” It makes total sense that he’d take it out on a four year old instead of growing some balls and giving that energy to his bullies.

[@sunnydelight5255]

That’s what my comment said. Weak people decide to go after the innocents.

[@GoddessFourWinds]

@@sunnydelight5255 You mean the way the bullies went after him after they were bullied at home? Because continued assault is always the answer...as we can easily see.

[@ucarouen]

@@GoddessFourWinds You've clearly never been bullied. Passive approach never works. Speaking from experience

[@GoddessFourWinds]

@@ucarouen Clearly you don't know me. So one kid takes on a group of kids who are bullying them. What happens next? Because we have history to teach us.

[@bbginc694]

Fight back instead of killing a 4 year old for no reason !

[@cassandraclapp6667]

I am sorry to Mr and Mrs Robie that you have to live everyday knowing he is free and your child will never come home. My heart goes out to you.

[@PaigeLovelace]

Well I saw a piece of an interview with his mother and she said with him being released she felt free that she would never have to think about the killer ever again and that true healing can begin

[@gaddyify]

@@PaigeLovelace ?????

[@JohnJones-fq7gf]

Wyte privilege

[@DonRobertson82]

I feel bad for that family. Id have to hunt him down myself just to get peace because of the so called “justice” system. Mr smith would be in my basement if i was them.

[@devilinthedarkness4830]

Its nice to know you only commented to get sympathy and likes, truly evil

[@depyk7989]

I was ruthlessly bullied through my whole school years but I've never thought of hurting people I just seeked for justice

[@dorislawson6823]

I said the same thing... I believe he was the bully.. if he was bullied he decided to do smaller kids that way. so he gets no sympathy.

[@urielgrey]

I'm so sorry that happened to you. I hope you are doing well now and I'm glad you didn't hurt others because they hurt you.

[@depyk7989]

@@urielgrey Thank you Uriel!The blessing of years of domestic violence and bullying tortures is that since my childhood until today I'm a highly emotional intelligent person who would never treat people nor animals the way was treated by those hideous beings.

[@ramonarussum977]

Me, too. I felt angry about it and cried a lot. I dreamt of getting revenge. But I didn't. I turned to writing poetry instead. In 2020, every single one of those kids apologized to me for bullying so much 😀

[@ayobruhchill5815]

@@dorislawson6823 u really expect him to be the bully with how he looks? Bro literally has a bowl haircut

[@sherelle1987]

The brutality of the killing and the fact he wanted to be involved with the case shows how sick he is. I don't think you can rehabilitate someone like that. He would have been on his way to being a serial killer had they not imprisoned him, let's hope he doesn't pick up where he left off. He should have never been released

[@BAztid]

Obvious psychopath. He can never change. The fact he wants to "work with children" is alarming.

[@birdflox1337]

he confessed, he chose to be stopped. the chance of psychopathy after some sort of trauma is likely, but rehabilitation absolutely sounds possible. at least, it certainly would have been had those idiots not locked a child up in such a cold environment instead of getting an actual psych ward on the case.

[@biblereadingmum1239]

@@BAztid BAztid the internet psychologist has spoken guys. All the studies showing rehabilitation works can now be discarded

[@BAztid]

@@biblereadingmum1239 Lol at anyone who a) proclaims their dedication to that little ol' book of fairytales, and b) thinks a 14-year-old who unalived and sa'd a little kid, can ever be rehabbed.

[@biblereadingmum1239]

@@BAztid I would trust someone who has studied human psychology for years over some random on the internet who can’t even see my username is a joke.

[@terryspak5763]

Almost 30 years out of society; he has no clue how to live in our world having been put there as a *kid* . He better be on a strict probation for years to come to prove himself. He's lived with murderers, etc....his mind will have no idea how to function on this side of the fence. He needs to be watched constantly.

[@spaceballs44]

He will forever be on parole I wonder if he was released because of the cost it has been to house him and if he stayed in for the rest of his life how much more would it cost?

[@beyondthestars4299]

@@spaceballs44 I thought they released him?

[@donmiller2908]

@@spaceballs44 Some psychologist thought he was a changed man and put in their recommendation to the parole board. So he got out. I honestly don't think anyone on the parole board was thinking "Gosh, I wonder what we're spending by keeping him here"

[@ccMomOfJays]

@@beyondthestars4299 he was released but his time on parole will be indefinitely

[@diannecuster5926]

The question that comes to my mind is, if he couldn't handle being bullied at the age of 9 and killed someone, then how is he going to handle the rejection he is going to receive from society now. He is going to be rejected on a daily basis, will he snap again?

[@DetroitMicroSound]

Stable people do not beat someone to death with a rock. The man needs life-long supervision.

[@TrilogyNjStorm]

For real

[@mychildjordan]

Exactly.

[@thenewandrei4o94]

he's a man now. he was a CHILD when he did it.

[@DetroitMicroSound]

@@thenewandrei4o94 Children who do things like this, grow to be adults who do things like this.

[@mychildjordan]

@@thenewandrei4o94 children know right from wrong as toddlers. Correction for you, he was a TEENAGER! He was 13.

[@eckleyy]

Mr. Robie was my Digital Media Arts teacher. He is the kindest hearted, most patient person I've ever come across. He always hated the hearings that were held every so often, and it sucks that now he has to deal with this man being let free. I hope you're still in good spirits after all this, Mr. Robie. Just know that all of your students, former and current, still love you!

[@jrporter50]

You mean the victims father? I'm sorry, I'm confused.

[@eckleyy]

@@jrporter50 yes. Dale. I'll always know him as Mr. Robie however.

[@jrporter50]

@@eckleyy I'm sorry for his loss

[@jowbloe4700]

Mr. Robie is gonna find dude and get him a pair of Concrete Shoes

[@GeekFreeek]

I hope Your comment gets pinned. Focus on the family not give light to the murderer

[@Beartallica86]

I remember this one when I was little. Never ever thought years later he’ll be free from prison. Insane.

[@XInfantryman]

He wants to help children that have been bullied. Man, that dude doesn't need to be around any children.

[@Zahra.y7]

He still got issues, exactly he is not in a position to teach someone a lesson, his fked up life story is a lesson

[@dancarlso4439]

you are part of the dysfunction

[@zajournals]

He might be very good at it.

[@16driver16]

You don't have to be near a child to help them in fact a recorded phone line is where he's likely speaking of at a call center for trouble youths

[@Romans8-9]

@@Zahra.y7 How do you know? He was 13 when he did it. I dont know about you but I have been guilty of doing bad things at that age. No one is beyond redemption especially not a 13 year old child.

[@Pablo-qv3ys]

“Smith wants to council kids” .. don’t let him anywhere near a kid 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@Patrick3183]

The liberals will

[@Tomas361TX]

@@Patrick3183 I think you mean the other way around

[@republicofkoreaball4349]

@@Tomas361TX This is getting political.

[@evolutiondl1492]

@@Tomas361TX Nah Liberals love protecting and defending criminals

[@Megawaps]

Oh, come on. He want to be helpful.

[@twotime777]

This is terrifying. I grew up always saying “this’ll never happen to me” and getting annoyed whenever my family would tell me to be careful at least five times before I walked out the door. I really only began to understand when my 5 year old sister was born. To think that Derrick was only 4 when he was killed is anxiety-inducing because I love my sister with all my heart and couldn’t even begin to explain how much I care for her and her safety. At any moment, someone could decide to make an attempt on a life. Cherish those who you consider close to you with every ounce of love you can muster and never let them go.

[@xxcrump2640]

I grew up always thinking i would never see the word "this'll"

[@joelvaldez4246]

@@xxcrump2640 😂

[@MathSocrate]

Cutest comment ever, so much love and thruth in these words ! Thank you, praying for your sister and for all the little kids to always be protected and kept safe from any harm.

[@debbiewilkins1623]

Amen 💕💕🙏🏻💕💕

[@thekolobsociety]

Your sister was 5 when she was born?

[@J.G.O.]

The child not embraced by the village will burn it down to feel its warmth. Truly tragic on all fronts.

[@cynthiasnyder1561]

That's bull!

[@YukiKunikida]

Tf are you talking about????? He had a family and loving parents, he was born a psycho and will never change

[@NunyaBidness-db4nk]

@@cynthiasnyder1561 Is it?

[@foreverblackout9751]

@@NunyaBidness-db4nkyes it is-why are we blaming everyone but the murderer???

[@xensan76]

What warmth did he feel when he killed a child with rocks?

[@dougbodenhamer9391]

My heart goes out to the parents of the murdered child. Just heartbreaking to know what they endure every day.

[@brandoncamden6448]

I couldn't imagine it, and I won't allow myself too, I've had things a lot less worse than this cripple me. so I can't imagine what they've been threw.

[@mountainman4859]

Yes, his parents clearly still suffer. I also feel sympathy for Eric’s family too. He too was a cute little kid. One thing I found interesting was their realization, after he had been released, that his release was good for them too. Hopefully they will realize the biggest release for them would be to forgive him. I hope the diagnosis of the experts is right and that Eric Smith can prove, over time he was worthy of the release.

[@bringtheoldyoutubeback8109]

@@mountainman4859☠️ you can’t justify the crime because “he was a cute little boy”

[@mountainman4859]

@@bringtheoldyoutubeback8109 ….What are you, an idiot? Please quote me anything I said that can reasonably be construed as justifying his crime? What a clod!

[@bigbulk688]

@@mountainman4859 I totally agree with you on this. I have no sympathy for the victim's parents either, the mother was smiling that Eric lost 28 years of his life. Must be seriously evil herself.

[@maryzolner2570]

being "bullied" does not give you an excuse to take a life. I'm sure that 4 year old Derrick never bullied anyone.

[@xThanosKid]

what do you mean nobody even the guy who did the crime is saying it's an excuse. It is fair to say that intense bullying can wreck havoc on someones mental health and make them act irrationally, ultimately making that a factor in his actions which is what everyone is saying.

[@vitcher3507]

you knew that Derrick? This whole situation could be prevented if some adults did their job.

[@ceceprincess4758]

Right

[@samuraijackoff5354]

The only person who cared for him was his grandmother. Understand the anger, not the action.

[@Antarctide]

You can't expect much maturity from a 13 year-old.

[@psychstudentrip]

I just hope we never hear the name “Eric Smith” uttered on the news ever again. I just hope that he’s actually changed, that he lives a quiet life, that he doesn’t hurt again. If we’re convinced the justice system works, this is going to be the test of that.

[@jacksonfuller8158]

I hope we hear it.....with him having been brutally beaten to death with sticks and rocks and the killers never to be identified

[@AnonDoge]

It does not work... We have known this for years...

[@JackFoxtrotEDM]

@@AnonDoge Is that a problem with the criminals or a problem with the system? When you compare America’s incarceration rates with those across the world, especially Scandinavian countries, it starts to come together.

[@lulutrotter]

since when has the justice system ever worked properly in this country

[@diapysik]

Yeah I'm sure the person who spent 2/3rds of their life incarcerated is going to be a well balanced individual, it's not like the psychological torture we inflict on inmates could potentially cause anyone to come out worse than they went in.

[@lantern-glow]

Eric Smith was bullied for being a ginger and having freckles. When he saw Derrick Robie, i believe that he must’ve felt envious because he might’ve believed that since Derrick Robie was beautiful, had blonde hair and no freckles, there was little to no chance he could ever be bullied. So i believe that he had killed Derrick Robie out of rage and envy.

[@legitbeans9078]

Agree.

[@carolmccullough-kuchar4782]

I was bullied growing up, being a redhead. I never hurt anyone. But the thing is, bullying is wrong and that trauma stays with you all your life. Schools need to stop turning a blind eye to bullying. They know which kids are bullied and they do nothing to protect and educate the bullies. This is why this stuff happens. Please pay attention to the bullies and stand up for the unprotected.

[@camillemarie9952]

@Ryan X THANK YOU FOR SAYING IT.

[@ceceprincess4758]

No excuses. The little boy never picked on him

[@somepersonskywalking]

I’m jealous of your hair color, don’t get why you were bullied for it.

[@rottentomatoes5171]

People who get bullied and do nothing to fight back the bully are just stupid! So they ended up doing stuff like this! Stand your ground and fight back! No wonder we have so many sensitive folks now

[@peekforcelia]

Fascinating because I was bullied alot in middle school to the point they put my photo in a facebook page named sl*ts of ( the name of my school ) and I never was bothered or had any trauma cuz I couldn't care less about what people thinks or did to me if you live your life concerned about what people think of you u'll never be happy but I guess people are different

[@offthewallsurfer1]

This is extremely disturbing, I was 14 once and knew exactly what I was doing and why I was doing it. Never did it ever cross my mind to harm someone. No excuses, Derrick never got to raise a family or pursue the “American Dream”, once again our justice system has failed a grieving family. No one should ever have to endure their pain.

[@anonymousprepper1463]

I rocked the bully with a basketball at the park for picking.. he stopped. never thought of harming another

[@susanreed6826]

I feel the same. We were all 14 at one time. If anyone ever felt like doing something that heinous then something really bad had to have happened to that child. It is absolutely no excuse for what he did. It is scary knowing he is out. No one knows what he truly feels inside. I can't imagine the pain the little boys parents and family felt and still feels, the guilt they must feel also, I was always afraid of being away from my boys when they were little, the thoughts of someone harming them in my absence was always in the back of my mind and yes it happened to mine, although they still have their lives it's the mental aspect that was affected

[@dblum]

@@anonymousprepper1463 yes. take your anger out on a bully, not an innocent baby. Also, he will not be able to succeed in society. Odd are, he is gonna be homeless or in a group home.

[@queensheem3337]

So true, this is awful 😢😕

[@cypresspuz]

@@anonymousprepper1463 You didnt club him to DEATH. It's different.

[@AgCharmsStudios]

You can see the pain in the grandpa’s eyes. In Derrick’s mother’s eyes. In his father’s eyes. They all lost something they can NEVER get back.

[@deborahwhit118]

Whatever

[@TheRealWolfCraft]

​@@deborahwhit118The hell do you mean whatever?

[@youtubeillegallydeletesacc1525]

...and yet, none of the people here are putting the focus where it lies. They're ignoring the reason. Do ALL Caucasians automatically feel the desire to protect white males?

[@youtubeillegallydeletesacc1525]

​@@deborahwhit118Yeah, because a few MG. of Melanin, and these people are singing a completely different song.

[@niggachu420]

Bro what lmao why do you people gotta make everything about race 🤣 irrelevant ass​@@youtubeillegallydeletesacc1525

[@BassPlyr23]

I was picked on when I was a kid, too. Didn’t turn me into a killer. Made me want to do something to prevent others from suffering as I did. I became a teacher, and I know I helped a lot of kids. There’s something much deeper in Smith’s psychology that made him do what he did.

[@MaddMaster69]

It's simple. People respond differently to different things. You may have been picked on but for all you know it could have been worse for him.

[@hayorge27]

I was abused as a young child. I have never abused anyone, ever. Never crossed my mind to. I'd rather cut my own throat than hurt anyone the way that I was. When I was 13, I had jobs. I babysat younger kids all the time. Just to get away from my family. I barely made it though, everything else in life ain't so easy.

[@genlongtsang1093]

Same

[@dyelbodybuild5601]

@@MaddMaster69and yet it still shouldn’t result in torturing and murdering a 4 year old. Good god.

[@MaddMaster69]

@@dyelbodybuild5601 Never said he was right, but don't try to compare yourself with him or anyone else.

[@MrDaRiAn21]

I know everyone’s not the same, but even I was bullied, and pursued as a black kid in a hillbilly town, but I never thought to hurt another child. My mom ran a daycare in our house growing up. My instincts were to protect kids. It’s just sad

[@niccidee782]

Darian, I really believe it's in our genetic code. I personally believe that you either have it in you to hurt another, or it's not in you at all. As is your case. You are just not someone who could hurt another. Thankfully, 98% of us are like you. It's the 2% who get the F'd up genetic code that go on to do this. I would have never let this guy loose on society.

[@reuelchinthala]

good for you

[@RobinMarconeCassidyRN]

I think your Mom definitely raised a pretty fine son. I see you also sing and even cook? She must be awfully proud of you Darian. The best of luck🙏

[@MrDaRiAn21]

@@reuelchinthala thank you 🙏🏾

[@MrDaRiAn21]

@@RobinMarconeCassidyRN thank you Robin. My parents taught me well - I come from a military family, so that has a lot to do with it. I appreciate your comments

[@SonyaLCH]

I have always got intense chills whenever I saw this kid. There was a cold, soullessness about him. I think it's something that doesn't just go away. I would be scared to have him in my community.

[@asuranazki8696]

What exactly though?

[@mesalouis8976]

He’s still evil.

[@xxCrimsonSpiritxx]

No compassion left in the world?

[@mamalupine7604]

@@xxCrimsonSpiritxx Have you ever known a true sociopath? Or psychopath? Some people truly are evil and this guy may be that one you hope you never meet.

[@xxCrimsonSpiritxx]

@@mamalupine7604 He was a kid.. A bullied kid, and kids do some of the world stupidest things because they don't know any better, what you're saying maybe true but only would make sense if he wasn't bullied into insanity, yet we're avoiding the root of the problem here for some reason, the educational systems don't care much, maybe it's because it is much easier to point at others and yell shame And to answer your question, yes, had an interview with one too, and let me be clear, the kid back then was neither of them, just severely angry and unattended

[@pinkponygr7101]

Imagine raising a family & telling your kids you murdered a 4 year old. Hes delusional to think someone would trust him after murdering an innocent child.

[@sieykes]

he was a bullied thirteen year old- who just spent double his life behind bars. Wake up.

[@JorgeMiguel147]

He was 13 yo, now hes 40+

[@pinkponygr7101]

@@sieykes So you're going to trust him with your kids?

[@simonbenes4090]

You’d be suprised but there are various kinds of people. For example a daughter of a serial killer Arthur Shawcross (convicted of slaughtering 10 women) regularly took her daughter in prison to visit him…just want to say that he definetly can find a person who’s insane enough to spend life with.

[@nealkelly9757]

There are women out there who would definitely marry him

[@AF-ge4pe]

Being picked on doesnt make you a killer or a rapist or a tormentor at 14 if you are right in the head. It makes you tougher and never wanna be hurt or hurt anyone. Thia child was broken by birth

[@melaniechristy8039]

He needs to be carefully and closely monitored for the rest of his life. He is older, bigger and probably meaner now after being in a controlled non-social environment.

[@your_-_mom]

He needs to be in solitary 24/7 along with all murderers

[@saltymangoparty]

Why do you suggest he is meaner after the psychologist suggested he is better?

[@bonchidude]

@@saltymangoparty rubber stamp

[@bonchidude]

The parents need to find him and give him his punishment.

[@karenking5357]

Melanie not only that but it would be my guess that he was probably sexually abused by other inmates no no don't know for sure but I know that every single one that goes into prison gets bullied and you either fight back and live or you get used for their own pleasures I know that for a fact so what do you say about someone like this if he didn't get counseling if he didn't get medications that he probably needed and if he didn't get rehabilitated as in what is he going to do when he gets out of prison is he have to figure that all out on his own if they don't teach them something those things I mentioned just makes for everything to be even worse when they get out of prison if they don't have family support and a job and willing to work some of them don't want to work and the Bible says that idle hands is a devil's workshop so I'm not defending him whatsoever I'm saying there's no chance that he's going to make it on the outside he hasn't been given the tools to survive and in my opinion has probably been abused by other inmates for their own pleasure

[@amydoran9987]

He can say whatever he wants to the parole board, it doesn’t mean he’s changed or is a better person.I guess time will tell.

[@sashafierce7495]

Amy, yes. Hope he has changed. But keep an eye on him.

[@STCatchMeTRACjRo]

even if his changed, does he deserve it? His victim is dead, his victim wont have any chances. Should the killer get an chances even if they changed?

[@nationalcitysycho]

YES...SADLY WITH ANOTHER DEAD BODY! HE KNOWS SO MUCH NOW FROM PRISON, BAD TENDENCIES!

[@nationalcitysycho]

@@STCatchMeTRACjRo NOPE...DID YOU SEE HIS FACE WHEN HE SAID..I WANT TO RAISE A FAMILY! HE HASNT CHANGED HE IS LYING THRU HIS TEETH. A PERSON WHO CHANGED WOYLD SOUND SO EXICITED ABOUT LIFE TRYING TO HOW HE SAID..HELP BOYS BEING BULLIED..HE HAD NOTHING TO SAY REALLY.

[@Krystal_Kitty7]

Time will tell yeah once he kills another child or his own.

[@beccac6812]

I feel mixed feelings about this. He served a lot of time, he seems remorseful, but at the same time : would you want him living next to your family ? Would you let your daughter date him? I’m sure his life will be very much affected as he’s so well known and didn’t get anonymity like the boys from London who murdered the toddler … Edit : Edit: the boys from Liverpool (not London my mistake) we’re two young boys who murdered a toddler in a brutal, heinous way after abducting him from a mall: Venables and Thompson. They were released in their 20s and given anonymity thar was protected by the court , a lot of people were against this because it meant they could more easily present a threat to society but the court believed they’d be murdered if their identity was revealed. One of them eventually ended up back in prison for child pornography charges, but the other didn’t and nobody knows his whereabouts. In this case: he gets none. My point in dying that is that he WILL suffer the consequences for the rest of his life simply by being known as a child murderer and having a very distinct look to him. I hope they just keep a very close eye on him and he gets continued therapy and monitoring .

[@gomerpyle6113]

Becca we have to support all criminals and deviants to show we are woke ! Your comments are clearly not woke and are being reported to KZbin for hate speech violations!

[@scluciano]

@@gomerpyle6113 🤔

[@gregscott2298]

If you're released and you've done your time as far as im concerned you're square with the house-- time to heal, move on...

[@stephendriscoll7549]

Liverpool not London.

[@sarairuiz2369]

@@stephendriscoll7549 what boys?

[@Take_Your_Time_I_Can_Wait]

Almost 30 years later and you're just now STARTING to see him change? Uhhh... No! He needed to behind bars for life.

[@operationvinegar2063]

I cant believe this guys been released. My heart breaks for Derricks family.

[@redmyst5864]

Why he did his time and changed. You do know what the reason a person is Imprisoned right? To be Rehabilitated released back into society and could be a functional member of society. We all make bad decisions sure he’s was and the top of the do not do list. But he changed the system did what it was Designed to do. And before you say “oh you don’t know what that family Went through” or something along those lines I do know what it’s like as my mother when I was 8 was strangled to death then raped and left in a creek in the woods face down so yes I know what it’s like. But I also know the only way to truly more forward is to say or peace. Forgive and move on

[@geoffreyjellineck3640]

My heart breaks for his family too because their son was brutally murdered. It's not because this guy has been released. He was a tormented child when he committed his crime, he undoubtedly suffered in prison, and he's had over 30 years of intense psychotherapy. Sure. I feel bad for the parents, but this dude has certainly paid the price. Unless, of course, you believe in that eye-for-an-eye, caveman kind of justice.

[@m.t.426]

He was a baby when he did this.He prob did it by accident.

[@BongRip]

@@m.t.426 yeah accidentally lured him into the woods and strangled him and beat him with rocks, right? honestly your intelligence inspires

[@QuicoKoala]

@Justin Atkinson He kills a kid have the audacity to want to pursue the American dream after taking that away someone that probably deserved way more than he ever will and as he's free and wants to counsel kids, you would not be saying that if the kid he killed was yours. That's a recipe for disaster. In America white does no wrong, that's judicial white system opportunity to set precedence for future white killers to be set free. If he was black he would either be killed in prison and had a maximum life sentence without parole.

[@rckkeller9437]

My heart is with the parents of that sweet little boy. What a nightmare for them and their sweet son.

[@carmine4878]

They were both sweet

[@paulleverton9569]

What about the parents of the other sweet little boy? The one who was sent to a cold, hard institution until he was middle aged? Do you seriously think that anything like justice was done in this case? Americans encourage violence until someone goes too far, then they all pretend to detest violence - as they clamour for an execution. How can you be so far behind your European cousins? USA, Iran and China execute the highest percentage of their people. Nice company to share space with.

[@rckkeller9437]

@@paulleverton9569 how could there be justice here? The perpetrator was in juvenile hall until 18 or 21 then sent to prison. Society owes the public to be safe from him. Either he went to prison, or the rest of us live behind steel and barbed wire surrounding our homes.

[@paulleverton9569]

@@carmine4878 Absolutely. I can't imagine how much despair the 13 year old Eric Smith must have felt to take out his frustrations on a 4 year old child. But the fact that any child could be bullied to the point of becoming homicidal is a shocking indictment of society. Turning into a baying mob and virtue signaling our desire protect children by demanding the punishment of another child is nothing but a way for us to look outwards, when we should be looking inwards.

[@sarahwagland1559]

@@carmine4878 They were both sweet, once. We have to find out what makes a sweet child bitter. My heart breaks for both of them and everyone involved.

[@kurkindal1234]

What person in their right mind would let him around a child to counsel?!

[@Amor1990]

A Democrat in 2022

[@kurkindal1234]

@@Amor1990 please leave ur politics off my comments.

[@Theyralltakenfu]

Who knows what he'd be telling them on the side. He'd be telling them to carry a knife in case anything happens, and use it if you have too. He's had a lot of time to think about what he wants to do, and how to do it. For one, blending in a large City like NYC where many may not know who he is.

[@juratory8876]

@@kurkindal1234 Seriously. I hate when people bring politics into conversations that have nothing to do with politics.

[@cathybenadaro]

The woke teachers.

[@BellaBlayne]

He should NEVER have been released. He is evil and dangerous to any and all communities.

[@susanstrong4277]

He has the exact same cold, empty look in his eyes as he did at 13.

[@alexander1902]

Well he did nearly 30 years in prison. I don't think he'll be out long enough to reoffended, I think the adjustment will be too much for him to handle and he'll do himself in.

[@nesekitty9703]

Susan Strong...YES he does,same empty look

[@samlung2724]

So does every other ginger, that's why people say "gingers have no soul" but they are still good people

[@christinebaker7311]

And everything he said about thinking about what he did, sounded rehearsed. I wonder if his lawyer gave hiim scipts to memorize. I was bullied a lot too and that is never an excuse.

[@porkjuices8365]

Because our prison system is broken and focused on punishment rather than reformation.

[@abe_linc02]

I was bullied heavy as a kid. Only difference. I protected kids like me and went straight for the bullies only. Thanks for the likes y'all 🙌

[@charlesfleetwood8585]

I did the same thing God bless you sometimes I I fought four bullies at one time they were bigger than I was. After that I had to protect the bullies because they saw that the bullies were all mouth so There was a big family of them

[@LunaBella2006]

You are amazing. It makes me mad that nasty kids or adults can cause mental or physical damage.

[@JANK-qm9vg]

Are you still fat .?

[@noormaree2975]

لو كان هذا المجرم في بلاد عربية وخرج من السجن لرفض الجميع تشغيله عندهم ولا يوجد احد يقف لجانبه

[@monyumental6471]

@ Abe Link Currious question.... were you ever ostracized for being a "bully" for standing up to other bullies?

[@barbeedoll122]

He’s been in prison of course he’s not a danger to society until he gets out.

[@itl5196]

YES! Thankfully someone here has common sense. What an outrage

[@yellowspike3344]

You can have your opinion and nobody is right or wrong but he's a free man.

[@frankdayton731]

You think "society" doesn't exist behind prison walls? I wonder who do you think work everyday in jails and prisons everyday?

[@WigThatFlewOffFloptok]

NO MATTER HOW MUCH YOURE BULLIED YOU SHOULD NEVER EVEN HAVE A THOUGHT OF KILLING SOMEBODY. I’ve been bullied for decades and I’ve never ever had a thought of doing something even for the people who treated me wrong. This is horrible. He deserves life in prison.

[@drums3269]

It was particularly disgusting when he started to mention all the plans he had for his future like getting married and living our "the American dream". Yeah, he snuffed some little boys dream years ago.

[@Danny_10k]

Don't you worry Joe... Eric Smith is coming to a neighborhood near you..

[@drums3269]

@@Danny_10k cowards don't usually go after someone who could stand up to them. This is why this POS killed a defenseless 4 yr old child.

[@tonyabrookes9931]

Also, those things he said are just cliches - he said nothing of actual personal aspirations/goals or the logistical steps to get there. There was no acknowledgement of how unrealistic it may be to get out and successfully develop healthy relationships, find employment, housing etc (or even have any kind of a "normal" life at all after everything that has happened). What type of person would want to date or marry & have children with him? I shudder to think. He's likely going to be lonely & ostracized just like when he was young & we all know how well he coped with those struggles back then. He brutalized a helpless child because he was hurting. What will happen if those feelings overtake him again?

[@celsorosas7566]

Exactly what about the little boy who's life he took where's his American dream?

[@LadyGreyBlack]

@@tonyabrookes9931 Keep in mind Drew Golden was able to change his name and have a family. His wife had no idea who he was until after the crash which killed him.

[@addisonnichol1995]

That poor boy. He looked so happy, too. Rest In Peace, Derrick.

[@alehlete830]

man was 4

[@anti-ethniccleansing465]

His smile was the cutest thing ever.

[@greenearthblueskies8556]

❤️

[@kennastout7621]

Fly high sweet baby angel ❤❤🕊🕊

[@markb7595]

This weird creep needs to be locked in solitary confinement

[@garyspencer1954]

You let out a psychopathic monster. He feels no remorse about what he did. He has learned to say what the therapists want to hear and how to fake an emotional response. Psychopaths do not get better. They simply learn to play the game.

[@michelleprieur1]

You took the words right out of my mouth. The first thing I thought about when I looked into his eyes was that line by the character of Loomis in Halloween. There is no soul behind his eyes. He has no remorse. There's nothing in him, period. I saw one interview where he was READING an apology statement. He clearly was reciting it. God help us all.

[@l.w.paradis2108]

This is likely. This is why other countries have halfway houses with close supervision for people who committed heinous crimes as kids. Who believes anyone can go from prison to freedom like that? Or that psychologists can predict what he'll do? (!!!)

[@ChickentNug]

you have no idea what's going through his mind

[@shai17altamiranoanco77]

I remenber when my oarents divorced thay made me a psycological test, i alredy had experience with that so i oit everything i knew to make it end faster so yeah, i understand how its easy to make everyone believe taht you feel how you want to feel

[@ポスターピクセル]

death penalty supporter

[@bellahontas510]

He should still be in prison. This is completely unacceptable

[@meems4378]

I really REALLY hope he continues court ordered therapy and they track him. This is one of the most cruel murders I've ever heard of. I don't think people know how extreme this kids actions were. They were really bad. I hope everyone reads about the case to understand how dangerous this kid was. There are few other cases I can think of where Life made sense at such a young age.

[@FinnishNationalist123]

idk not that cruel

[@24Mossberg]

There’s no tracking and therapy is ineffective.

[@linziRyan1965]

@@FinnishNationalist123 have you read the DETAILS of the case????!!!!! That kid is sick… I honestly do not think that guy can change and be a normal person in society. I’m sorry…

[@meems4378]

@@24Mossberg fair enough - wouldn't be my first choice either - but SOMETHING would be better than just letting waltz out the door.

[@fatcheeseburger100]

Bruh therapy??? Wtf he killed someone…. Bet if he was black it would’ve been life

[@miaaa693]

I was bullied and I would never resort to brutally killing someone like that, especially an innocent child. I hope he has gotten the help he needs, and we'll never see a life taken by him again.

[@chriswesterfield2042]

Why take the chance? These serial killers CANNOT be helped.

[@ashishhembrom3905]

@@chriswesterfield2042 he's not a serial killer though

[@ВежливаяМатрёшка]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3XCXpSha9uJsMk Patrick Lancaster, journalists

[@maria-melek]

@@ashishhembrom3905 Yeah because he was caught.

[@smilxy2879]

@@maria-melek He confessed. Clearly he knew what he did was wrong.

[@dabprod]

Only a parent who has lost a child truly knows this kind of pain.

[@cangreburger4281]

Not only losing but LIKE THAT, knowing that your child’s last moments were pure pain and agony, I just know that drowns their parents every single day.

[@Robmancan1987]

It's just a bad situation all the way around for all parents. His actions at such a young age burdened a lot of people.

[@dabprod]

@@Robmancan1987 Yeah, I know. But when I was 13, I knew right from wrong.

[@FulhamboyH]

I would be waiting for him when he got out ….

[@dabprod]

@@FulhamboyH Yep.

[@organicvids]

This is why bullying needs to be taken seriously.

[@___Neo___]

Yep.

[@Restinpeacetompenny]

The bullying ain’t the problem that kid was a little monster shame he will continue living

[@organicvids]

@@Restinpeacetompenny monsters are made not born

[@CursedMandM]

Could be both

[@akzebraminer]

@@organicvidsWhile mostly true, some people are literally born psychopathic and incapable of empathy. It’s a disorder and can be seen on an MRI if you test them

[@LiirThropp2687]

To not only lose your child but to lose him in such a way. Awful. No parent should ever have to endure this.

[@xXJesuslovesyouXx]

Stay with them ❤ it helps

[@kawaibakaneko]

​@@xXJesuslovesyouXxDo you plan to put a camera in your kids room?

[@ExplorewithSarahlouise]

Both sides imagine your child being the killer too and they are in jail for almos their entire life it’s tough on all the family members

[@braytongleason7033]

I remember this news story from when I was a kid, you can just look at him now and tell something is still off, I cannot believe they released him

[@ariefraiser140]

Why? He served 28 years. He could have served only 9 years, but he did 3 times that. He committed his crime when he was 14. What is so hard to believe?

[@IslamIslam-vj5fz]

@@ariefraiser140 Are you insane, this kid would have been the real life Michael Myers after 9 years... This kid would have definitely shot up a mall or a church by the time he was 26 years old.

[@redbullsuper9559]

@@IslamIslam-vj5fz okay? but none of that happened and he sat behind bars. what you said has nothing to do with anything

[@IslamIslam-vj5fz]

@@redbullsuper9559 Let's just say I traveled to an alternate universe looked up his case and that's EXACTLY what happened.

[@redbullsuper9559]

@Islam Islam what does that have anything to do with this😂

[@langstonreece7215]

I got bullied. I was 13 years old. 5’3 or 5’4. I remember being surrounded by 20 or so kids who just watched as two bigger kids took money from my pockets. The Dean happened to pass by and intervened. When they called my dad to say what had happened, his response was not one of understanding, but of anger. It wasn’t until I got to be where I am now (20 years old) that I started to see the toll that it took on me. I don’t trust anyone. Coupled with other traumatic events, these things can turn us into monsters. Sometimes I think about hurting others. Might be OCD. I’ve sought counseling for it and was honest about it. But the effects are permanent. Treat others with kindness.

[@radfoo72]

You can always choose to do the right thing despite what was done to you. Don't ever allow yourself to become like the monsters who tortured you, treat other's with love, kindness and respect. Take care of yourself bud, you're both loved and appreciated!❤

[@langstonreece7215]

@@radfoo72 you are absolutely right

[@rowdypalmer8061]

your money got taken once? what? and it effected you for life? That might be the actual issue. Not that your money was taken one day.

[@langstonreece7215]

@@rowdypalmer8061 not the whole story but I understand what you’re saying

[@itskarl7575]

@@radfoo72 Like it or not, we are nevertheless shaped by our surroundings.

[@annieefissh]

If you do that as a child, that had to be the foundation of who u are. This is crazy.

[@sarabpreetkaur3360]

He is saying all the things that would impress the parole board. Married, kids, counsellor. "Living the American dream" must have clinched it. I think this is a wrong decision for everyone.

[@penelopelopez8296]

Me too. I believe they’re going to be sorry for letting this one out. Something about him is not quite right.

[@KimberlyBishh]

I don't believe so, I believe it'll be a success story I believe he will have a life and he'll be a productive member of society, he was only 14 years old.. who does anything now as an adult that they did when they were a teenager? Your brain changes and clinically speaking 25 is full adulthood your brain has learned all it's going to learn personality wise, empathy wise, and is in his 30s he deserves a life I believe he paid his dues to society.

[@MariaRodriguez-xq4bk]

His eyes still look like he has no soul.

[@mommabearoncrimeandlife6201]

@@MariaRodriguez-xq4bk yes he is evil

[@mommabearoncrimeandlife6201]

Life for a life

[@shelocsher2396]

To be that deranged as a young teen, he can never be trusted. I believe those impulses are innate in him.

[@raven7207]

He was 10

[@LupusRyona]

Kinda sounds like you have some "Innate impulses" yourself

[@Smorss2011]

I believe they were bullied into him. People need to watch the behavior of their own kids.

[@Layla-rv7ym]

@@raven7207 And? Doesn't change the fact that he killed a kid in a horrible cold blooded way.

[@raven7207]

@@LupusRyona no I just think you should have went to a mental institution rather than prison. But haters gotta hate so I imagine that's why you left your comment

[@maryalbanesi3435]

So tragic. Two families will never be the same again, one beautiful child gone forever.💔

[@lovewillwinnn]

Nope. Not forever. Only until the resurrection. Acts 24:15. John 5: 28 Revelation 21: 4. Humans do not have power to permanently take life.

[@josietetreault540]

@@lovewillwinnn humans do not have the ability to take a life? Are you a big fan of the 2nd amendment too?

[@hdrian_]

Another mature opinion in here. 🙌

[@ramyd7506]

🙈😢💔

[@chrisgullett4332]

@@josietetreault540 The 2nd amendments saves more lives, and the numbers are not even close. If you do not like the 2nd amendment then you are a goof. Look no further than Ukraine as an example of how important it s for citizens to have guns. Guns are not the problem, bad people with guns are the problem. no gun has ever acted on its own.

[@billcollins7009]

If everyone that's ever been bullied got to use that as an excuse to behave violently, it would be full chaos 24/7. We all have something we can point to and claim to be a victim, or we can point to it and declare that we are a survivor. Which are you, a victim or a survivor?

[@kerrywhite5253]

And he wants to counsel kids. !! Omg No. !! He should never be allowed anyplace near minors!! God no!! No!! This is sick.

[@lilywater7102]

What makes you the judge?

[@lovingmayberry307]

Chill, hysterical Karen!!

[@ifeelbetterabouthis.louis3]

@@lilywater7102 it's actions that define people that's what makes one a judge actions

[@kerrywhite5253]

@Lily Water let him work with the kids in your life. Get back to us on that!!!

[@lilywater7102]

@@kerrywhite5253 I would give him the opportunity with my supervision of course. Don’t forget that he was a child too when this happened.

[@MW-jg8xs]

The fact that he stated he's being "forced to remember every day what he did" concerns me. It sounds like he's not really taking accountability. Something a narcissist might say.

[@aequoria2949]

In the two interviews of Eric Smith that I’ve seen, he doesn’t show any kind of human emotion. He just says what he knows people want to hear. He is a psychopath and will likely always be a danger to the public.

[@tonyabrookes9931]

My thoughts exactly. Not a statement of remorse - almost more like annoyance

[@tonyabrookes9931]

@@aequoria2949 what struck me is how flat his affect was when he spoke. He seemed very detached and somewhat depressed. I'm not sure he can ever be "well"

[@edward9643]

I didn't see it like that, more in the sense that he can't escape it - he has to live with himself knowing what he'd done. And unlike so many who are convicted of homicide he owned it and admits matter of factly that he did it. And not only do I believe that he won't do it again, those who have truly changed have done so through and through - I believe that being imprisoned for twice the age when it was committed will result in him being a more honest person than your average citizen.

[@edward9643]

@@tonyabrookes9931 ya cant keep openly feeling remorse decade after decade - ya gotta Intergrate it and move on

[@pinkies300zx]

As someone who was bullied I would never resort to physically harming someone, he needs help.

[@talibanshooter_696]

i would physically harm the perosn bullying me

[@apollomemories7399]

So, I guess that 28 years in prison was of absolutely no help? For the benefit of American readers: the above comment was the utmost sarcasm featuring both irony and rhetoric. Attention Roomies : You need not reply.

[@pooooornopigeon]

@@apollomemories7399 It depends if he`s a psychopath or sociopath no amount of prison time can or will help him.

[@tct84]

Uhhh define help? Lol 28 yrs based on something one did at 14 is fairly helpful I would assume

[@khall3353]

You say he needs help right. There is no help in prisons. Behavior doesn't get corrected in prisons. Society would rather stick people in a cell and forget about them as if they aren't even real people. They get treated like property. Because they are seen as just that. The property of prisons is funded by taxpayers like you and I.

[@Shay_TheUnpopularOpinion_]

A 13year old killing a 4 year old baby? I’m 33 and I remember very well my temperament as a 13year old. This boy knew what he was doing and the fact they thought it was an adult shows the excessive force he did to this baby. He should not be on the streets, Lord only know what he’ll do now that he’s out! He needs rehabilitation!!

[@Holland1994D]

He knew what he was doing, but it was still a 13yo kid.

[@tohur]

the entire point to rehabilitation is to actually be released at some point... it was almost 30 years at the time of his release but sound to me what you really saying is throw the key away not rehabilitation

[@JohnDoe-mr6mq]

Yep, nonsense

[@dontreadmyprofilepicture8817]

Imagine saying "I could control myself so why can't he?" I'm also skeptical of his release but this is just a clownish notion.

[@FariesWearBoots]

​@@Holland1994D So? 😂😂.

[@akingwithwords2144]

Dude been in prison since he was 14 years old, FOURTEEN! How does a person who was raised by the prison system deemed a good addition to society?

[@ibelieveinyourgalaxy]

Putting him anywhere near bullied kids would be absolutely disastrous. He can easily manipulate them and hurt them, keep him away from all kids.

[@l.w.paradis2108]

He doesn't even say, I'd like to volunteer to have forensic psychologists study me, to prevent what I did. I want to understand myself better, too, to grow as a person. He's not taking responsibility. If he did, he'd volunteer for being studied, not for telling other kids how to deal with bullying. What a narcissist!

[@daniell5740]

Unless you’re a therapist stfu

[@jahermos]

@@l.w.paradis2108 How do you know? Because it wasn’t in this snippet?

[@briannelson3830]

Who would marry him but he can have his hopes like everyone else

[@l.w.paradis2108]

@@jahermos You make a good point.

[@elizzyyy1074]

Bless that Mom’s heart. She has a great deal of empathy and wisdom. No one should lose their child at such a young age ):

[@jakerittlinger440]

Also, no one should leave a child at that young age go any where unattended. I don't find any wisdom in that.

[@barneyronnie]

@@jakerittlinger440 Yea, but the homicidal carrot head with funny ears got ahold of the poor little kid!

[@ilyrics2775]

see? it's the likes of *@barneyronnie* that's needed to be erased in this world! bullies that could really push someones deepest button.

[@DNSMLT]

@@barneyronnie Bullying is one of the main reasons we have mass shootings. Everyone has a different home and family. This kid almost looks autistic. Btw male brains aren't completely formed until they're in their 20s.

[@barneyronnie]

@@ilyrics2775 Listen, dude, I'm a retired mathematician who had a very successful teaching and research career. Not to mention receiving full scholarships to graduate school. I won a number of teaching awards and treated all of my students with respect. I was bullied and had to engage in a number of fist fight during high school; moreover, my buttons were pushed until they fell apart, sometimes by students. Life is survival of the fittest, and no matter how cruelly one has been treated, that's never an excuse to harm others. Some of my older colleagues survived CONCENTRATION CAMPS, but were kind as could be. I called this loser names because that's what he deserves for killing and sexually degrading the corpse of an innocent, little boy. It seems you consider trash like him to be worth more than a productive, law abiding citizen like me. Great! That explains why America is on it's way down the proverbial drain. Adios, amigo!

[@davetteb100]

There is NO REASON he should be out. When he KILLS AGAIN the first thing they're gonna say is,"We thought he was ok." I feel terrible for Derrick Robie's parents

[@edwardvalivonis23]

It wasn't his fault, he was bullied by that boy

[@lee9260]

Exactly

[@davetteb100]

@@Kosar19 , It does indeed. I only hope nothing worse comes of it.

[@snarkyfoxy67]

@@edwardvalivonis23 it is his his fault. He took the life of a innocent 4 yr old child. I've been bullied half of my life. Never had I thought to do something as heinous. I'd rather he take it out on himself than the child. So, it is his fault.

[@wortwortwort1686]

@@edwardvalivonis23 bullied by a 4 year old?

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[@felixvergara5627]

And this is the reason why bullying should be addressed NOT dismissed by schools, teachers AND parents, it isn't "character building", is abuse PLAIN AND SIMPLE...It can also be a "trigger" for kids who are born with psychopathic tendencies...

[@msv8180]

My daughter was bullied. Yes, you are 100% correct. The teachers were as bad as the kids. Teachers turned a blind eye. Some kid tripped my disabled daughter. That is not OK. Parents have to be proactive. I took my daughter out of that environment. I learned about TASK on the internet from my counselor. TASK - Team of Advocates for Special Kids. Get informed and fight for a safe environment for your child. It was not easy for me. During this time, my son served in Iraq. The hard work pays off. God bless all parents.

[@sarahd8093]

@@msv8180 I agree that the teachers can be just as bad. I dislike the principal at my kids Jr High school. She'd be a great bartender or waitress, something that doesn't involve being a leader for children.

[@tammylapointe3429]

And the reason why he should have never left the prison system. I would want to see his DE's( disaplinary reports) for his time served. There has to be good reason as to why he was repeatedly denied parole. Having dealt with inmates for 21 years I smell something fishy. He is a bad seed and that NEVER goes away. But I can see why he may have been released. Just look at the behavior of our administration that's in office right. Think about that for a minute.ike for instance the open borders and drugs galore.

[@stringer-ik1pc]

@@tammylapointe3429 100% correct. Yet he's seemingly the victim, and wants to 'council' bullied kids. He lured a 4 year old into a wood strangled him, then mutilated his body because he was bullied?? Children need to be taught that life isn't kind and not everyone in their lives are going to like them To excuse ths vile thing he did and to sympathise with him is the wrong thing to do.

[@sarahwagland1559]

@@stringer-ik1pc It's not about excusing his behaviour it's about understanding why he did it so that we can take steps to prevent it happening again. No one is born evil. We absolutely should sympathise and show compassion but, once a monster is created can they ever be changed? We should pray for this chap and hope he gets plenty of support and is closely supervised. I fear life on the outside will be difficult for him.

[@oniichief6479]

Whether you feel remorse for this case or not, the fact of the matter is that everyone knows what he looks like now and only time can tell… My condolences is still for the family of the child that was murdered

[@MrKeshua]

Well, he can switch countries, for example, I'm from The Czech Republic and this is the first I got him under my attention. I'm trying to say there is a very good chance that he will have a good life but, considering the time he has spent behind the bars, it might get difficult for him to get used to how things work outside of the prison.

[@alvaroakatico9188]

He’s still a risk to society no matter how many times the parole board says he’s not. How do they know? Yeah, no one knows.

[@kittycat8222]

I’m sure he’ll put a dress on, say he’s a women, and people will just lay down and say nothing under the facade of being a “good person”.

[@chelseamunroe]

If you’re on parole I don’t think you can leave the country? But I may be wrong. You at the very least have to check in with your parole officer so I don’t think you can permanently move.

[@abbeyroberts817]

@@chelseamunroeyh thought so too

[@DoesItReallyMatter25]

I was the tallest & Blackest girl all through school. Definitely bullied for it and I never killed a soul. It actually made me a nicer person to others. Bullying is not a reason. Stop this narrative 🙄

[@kaaaien]

People get bullied to different degrees, and people take different approaches to getting bullied. Take school shooters for example. Most of them were bullied and decided to take their anger out on their bullies. Bullying is definitely a valid reason, and I think even though him being bullied doesn't detract from what he did, this is an issue that needs to be brought to attention

[@zacharytan5916]

People dont have the exact same mind as you. You did good for staying strong, but the world is not just black and white

[@dadafgf9360]

Am sure you grew up to be a very pretty lady , I wish I could see a picture

[@Johnox90]

@Cristo Alba Maybe not to you but your not a psychologist. You dont know anything about the human brain and how people react so pipe down and get off your soap box and stop judging people online for a differing opinion, Kaien didnt say it was okay or anything like that they are just pointing out facts that peoples brains are wired differently.

[@TheEnigmaticBM39]

@@dadafgf9360 stop it creep

[@shannonadmonis7176]

He' was a horrible kid and grew up to a horrible man. The four year old that he brutally murdered will never get to live his life, and that murderer shouldn't give a chance at life outside of prison.

[@gipsydanger5020]

Criminals *SHOULD NOT* be allowed to drag their victim's family into court every couple years. It's sick and re-traumatizing for them, like picking at a scab that's just formed...this process needs to change

[@user-vu7gr2fn4l]

It's parole... They don't have to go...

[@cautiouslyhopeful]

True. Parole hearings should not include the victim's family.

[@jedinight235]

@@user-vu7gr2fn4l exACTLY! Finally someone pointed it out!

[@kaaaien]

If this were allowed you'd effectively be denying them exit from prison... my sympathy goes to the family but if they were suffering excruciatingly much from going to parole hearings, cost benefit analysis suggests not going to them ...

[@everythingpony]

@@cautiouslyhopeful they have to

[@captainngoose]

I've been severely bullied my entire life. I suffer from major depression and severe anxiety now after years and years of torment, but the _one_ thing I never thought of doing even _once_ was hurt another person. Even my bullies. I couldn't imagine causing pain to someone else. I always told myself I wouldn't ever stoop to their level. Have I thought about it? Yes. Have I ever considered it? Yes. Have I ever actually hurt anyone? No. I once punched a brick wall repeatedly to let out my feelings instead of hurting the classmate that was picking on me. Its an unhealthy way to cope with my emotion but I did _not_ want to hurt anyone ever.

[@captainngoose]

@Yogi Bear I'm doing much better yes, thank you :) I can't adopt any animals on my own as I'm not yet financially independent, but I do have two rats who I love dearly.

[@cyder3062]

Wait. Your second point contradicts your first?

[@captainngoose]

@@cyder3062 I didn't adopt the rats on my own. My parents covered the costs for me

[@KAHHHH8548]

Wow, you're pretty good

[@basgalgemba]

That's just destructive compulsive pacifism out of fear. You are allowed to fight against someone who's agressive towards you.

[@EvadoCouto]

That baby was 4 years old. He doesn’t get a second chance to live. The amount of planning and evil in this horrid crime does not seem like something that can be rehabilitated. My heart breaks for the family.

[@MsMollah]

Like Sharon Tate's mother said to Tex Watson at a parole hearing- When Sharon gets to walk out of her grave, then you can go free.

[@user-ys2qz6ji6t]

Disagreed

[@emartin29]

Oh yeah, a tormented 13 year old will not change at all no matter how much punishment, help or therapy you give him over the years, makes total sense. Wake up, humans change, specially when you grow up from being a kid to being an adult.

[@MsMollah]

@@emartin29 He might change, but why should society gamble on it when he has proven himself to be capable of such a thing?

[@emartin29]

@@MsMollah then the thing the law should do is keep a really close eye on him.

[@rhrh2025]

Very dangerous to let him out in public!

[@scottlee8498]

The psychiatrist should let him live with her first since she sees hope in him.

[@chrismills7371]

Exactly

[@moejazzie]

🙉🙊☺😁

[@ariefraiser140]

Stupid comment. Why should anyone let a stranger stay with them?

[@rachellaurent4394]

Indeed. With no lock on her door at night.

[@everythingsfinett3903]

@@ariefraiser140 Because she thinks It’s a good idea to let him out, this is sarcasm

[@carrielee6652]

Almost everyone is bullied at some point, I'm tired of people using that as an excuse for being horrible.

[@randomgirlxoxoxo]

Bullying affects people in different ways and can really mess with a person depending on the type of bullying and if that child receives any support with it

[@johnroush1099]

Well, everyone is different. And yes, some people are just cruel psychopaths who use it as an excuse. But I remember growing up there were some kids that were bullied so harshly that they became misanthropic and hated being around other people, lashing out in school if anybody came close to them. So while we can say there are some people who are just cold-blooded, bullying has many degrees of seriousness, and then there's the mental health issues of the person being bullied that can be manifested as well. It's easy to simply say someone is just evil, but that's almost never the case.

[@randomgirlxoxoxo]

@@johnroush1099 YES JOHN. Thank u, this is what I wanted to articulate. Bullying is especially harmful and dangerous when the child internalises it due to low self esteem etc, they’re just a child, they don’t know any better, so they assume ‘these people say I’m ugly so therefore I am’, and at such a critical point of development if they don’t learn to deal with such experiences and feelings, then it will have a long-term devastating effect on their psyche

[@alistairmurray626]

sometimes i'm more scared of people who don't realise that it could be them, everyone has their breaking point.

[@randomgirlxoxoxo]

@@alistairmurray626 I don’t think anybody really expects it’s them, that’s why usually things like this happen because they don’t expect it and therefore can’t prevent it before they snap

[@BriBriMindless101]

First time watching this and that’s sad 😢 Why would he do such a thing to that poor baby? Like, I understand you had a terrible childhood due to bullying, but that’s no reason to take your frustration out on an innocent child who NEVER did anything to you 😒 You don’t take away a child’s life like that. My condolences go out to Derrick’s family 💐 God knows Derrick didn’t deserve this 😞

[@valoredramack9117]

I think you're forgetting that when he killed the child, he was a child himself. You're talking as if he wasn't still in childhood when he committed the crime.

[@AmaryIIion]

That's bullying for ya. Get bullied and then does it themselves.

[@dancinghiphopmetalqueen7628]

It appears that since he was bullied in school, he felt small, insecure, powerless. With targeting Derrick, he had the power to bully him. Derrick was a small child that couldn't say or do anything to fight back, against an older, taller teen.

[@Italsik]

@@valoredramack9117 are u defending him orr

[@louvretreekay12_]

@@Italsik are you attacking a bullied child left alone to deal with daily abuse and ignored by parents school and society who didn’t also seem to care that a red headed freckled boy was beaten humiliated and harassed repeatedly, wanting maybe to suicide but not having the mind to do it? Il sorry but i don’t feel to blame a child for that. This is typical behavior from blind America who doesn’t want to ever take responsibility about how society schools and families behave and then when something like this happens they are ready to throw stone at another victim. I see two victims here. If you can’t then think about it maybe you’ll see it too. How difficult is for an entire state to provide school counseling? Guards and hard reprimand for foul behavior in schools? Everybody likes to look the other way when it comes to responsibilities. Then it’s crocodile tears all the way. Tsk

[@hawtshrek2.0]

i have a four year old brother and it’s crazy to think someone would do that to him

[@strwb8361]

The real problem is that keeping a person locked up that long tends to make them even more if a monster then they release them back into society.

[@STCatchMeTRACjRo]

then don't release them back to society. We the society dont want such individuals on the streets.

[@claudiasimpson4386]

BLEEDING HEART LIBERAL !!! . HE'S OBVIOUSLY A PSYCHOPATH, THAT'S WHY THEY KEPT HIM IN PRISON. SOME PEOPLE ARE DANGEROUS, AND DYSFUNCTIONAL A SHOULD NEVER LIVE AMONG US . HE SHOULD LIVE THE REST OF HIS LIFE BEHIND BARS. THE LITTLE BOY IN BURIED AND NEVER LIVED HIS LIFE.

[@dorothy2964]

@@STCatchMeTRACjRo or rehabilitate

[@openyourmind3763]

Yes, as horrific as the crime was, they locked away a child. Barbaric society

[@hopheadfred59]

Let him be a monster inside under his husband. And you know that boy has been tore up from the floor up.

[@Mehk]

I love how it took until this guy was almost 30 for the psychologists to start seeing compassion in him. How is that a good sign that he should be let out? This was not caused by bullying, he just naturally lacks empathy and is dangerous.

[@carisondavis2365]

What he did was wrong but he literally is a whole new person now. He has changed hes not the killer he was before goofball

[@fart63]

@@carisondavis2365he is not a whole new person because that is impossible

[@waffler-yz3gw]

@@carisondavis2365oh well, lock him back up

[@mistercomment1622]

@@carisondavis2365 That what he says, I believe it, when I see it!

[@janedoe5229]

Little Derrick is still gone. He knew that killing was wrong. I don't care if he has remorse now. He needs to find a purpose in life behind bars.

[@spectralight8412]

I remember hearing about this case for the first time when I was in middle school. A friend and I were watching crime documentaries on tv and this story came up. I remember feeling horrified knowing the killer was my age and the victim was my little brother's age at the time. The thought of anyone at that age doing something so horrible to someone so innocent was sickening. The idea someone like my little brother could be in danger by anyone, even kids my age at the time was terrifying and saddening.

[@Trekzity]

Fr

[@eddenoy321]

This is much like the James Bulger brutal killing in Liverpool some 30 yrs ago by 2 boys around 9 or 10 yrs. old. James was a 2 yr. old toddler.

[@bennyblanco3260]

@@eddenoy321 those 2 should never have been released, yet they were out in less than 20 years & have been protected ever since.

[@FrankSpank-Ya-Nans-a-Skank]

​@@bennyblanco3260one of them is an absolute wrong un the other you never hear about was probably just party to it at the time. Still wrong on so many levels but I'd bet money on one of the kids being the instigator.

[@CarrieBiggerstaff]

I fear kids way more than adults honestly. Especially since I have my own kid. You don’t know what type of trauma or influences are being passed down to the child and then they play with your children?

[@joestrait6291]

Life in prison should be just that life you took one you give yours !

[@bethrock2477]

The real victim in this case is Derrick Robie and his parents.

[@pickleeggs3340]

DUH,GENIUS

[@Aelfraed26]

Well duh. No one is saying Smith is the victim.

[@okingu8446]

​@@Aelfraed26 well actually judging americans with their poorest criminal/prison system I would say Smith may be a victim a little bit. You see countries that care about change in people like for example Finland, their system is amazing. 1% of criminals go back to jail in Finland while that numbers for america is 80%. Smith was 13 when he committed this horrific act and at that age the brain is still in huge development and they could of threated this way different and help him, but that isn't the american way its just lock him up and don't care what happens next. This is just my opinion but you may have a different...

[@alvaroakatico9188]

Come on guys, give Beth a break. Probably the first thing that she thought about when making that comment. She has so far received 243 likes and mine makes it 244!

[@knowbodiesfull5768]

I just added another like (now 259!!!) for Beth!

[@lilyann168]

I am one year younger. than Eric Smith, and I lived in the same region as him. I remember so clearly, when this happened. It was devastating. It's the first "true crime" case that I remember. It traumatized me just to hear about it, and I did not know the Robies. My heart goes out to them still.

[@KentPetersonmoney]

wow you and him might have gone to the same preschool if your that close in age.

[@Xur______]

Too bad so sad!

[@KentPetersonmoney]

@Ghost I'm like 4 years younger then him and even i thought he looked like a little kid back then. I don't feel like he would have did half the time if he'd been a girl.

[@aaliyahfurtadoxoxo]

I remember this case and it broke my heart how could anyone hurt a child... Rest in peace derrick 🥺