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May 2025
32m 22s

When A Child Does The Unthinkable

Breanna Heim
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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?

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