Features
- Cover Type: Mass Market Paperback with 416 pages
- Published by: Avon May 25, 2004
- Written in: English
- ISBN 10 Number: 0060549297
- ISBN 13 Number: 978-0060549299
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Book Dimensions:
6.9 x 4.3 x 1.2 inches
- Weighs: 7.2 ounces
Book Description
Between Innocence and Guilt are a Hundred Shades of Evil The accused killers were children: 12-year-old Alex King and his brother Derek, one year older, the two youngest defendants ever to stand trial for murder in Florida's history. The boys had already confessed to the brutal slaying of Terry King, their own father, who was beaten to death with a baseball bat on a November night on the outskirts of Pensacola. But in the course of the seemingly open-and-shut legal proceedings, a shadowy third player began to emerge. A convicted pedophile named Rick Chavis had befriended young Alex and was now, bizarrely, going to be tried separately for the same crime; a monstrous human predator who had seen two confused youths as perfect, easy prey.
The explosive case that riveted a nation is now the true crime book of the year -- a shocking, spellbinding account of innocence destroyed, blood spilled, and A Perversion of Justice.
About The Author
Kathryn Medico lives in South Florida and teaches writing classes.
Reader Reviews
This well researched and accurate account of one of the most terrible examples of state sanctioned child abuse should be required reading for all parents and legal professionals. The fact that two children could be charged as adults and face life in prison without the POSSIBILITY of parole demonstrates the incredible stupidity of both the Florida legislature, as well as its judiciary. The focus of punishment, when children are convicted of crimes, MUST be on rehabilitation and not punishment and this book clearly shows that laws which allow such prosecution are among the most barbaric our system of justice metes out. Medico and Barrows should be praised for offering such an in depth account of the terrible ordeal these two young boys endured. Please read this book. It will open your eyes to the immorality and the injustice towards children accused of crimes in Florida, and the manner in which ethics, fairness and justice have been lost in favor of getting headlines as being aggressive towards children who are accused of crimes. This is a true wake up call to parents, particularly in Florida. While it may frighten you, it is reality and "A Perversion of Justice" will show you how out of control the courts have become when dealing with children.
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