When A Child Does The Unthinkable

A killer is walking free. In 1993, 13-year-old Eric Smith lured 4-year-old Derrick Robie into the woods and committed a crime so brutal it stunned the entire country. Nearly three decades later, Eric has been released from prison… but should he have been? Can we really gamble on a killer? In this video, we break down the shocking murder, the disturbing psychology behind it, and the controversial decision to set him free. This is a case that forces us to ask: is true rehabilitation possible? Or is society taking a dangerous risk?