Teen Killer Shocks Detectives By The Way He Speaks

A 13-year-old Ohio boy accused of murdering his neighbor asked detectives a chilling question: "If it's a murder, then it's a monster, right?" [citation:8]. In another case, a 16-year-old Brazilian boy confessed to murdering 12 people with frightening calmness, speaking with the "cold-bloodedness of someone who enjoys killing people" [citation:5]. Across the world, teenage killers have shocked investigators with their detachment, curiosity, and complete lack of remorse. Forced to confront the reality of their actions, some ask about monsters, others about empathy, and some simply admit they feel nothing at all [citation:13].