ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A judge cleared the way Thursday for a New Mexico teenager who shot and killed his parents and three younger siblings to be sentenced as a juvenile and released from state custody by the time he turns 21 after the teen's attorneys argued he could be psychologically rehabilitated.
Nehemiah Griego was 15 when he opened fire in his family's home south of Albuquerque, killing his mother as she slept and then his 9-year-old brother and two sisters, ages 5 and 2, authorities said. Griego's father was the last to die: The teen waited in a bathroom and ambushed the gang member turned pastor after he returned home, sheriff's officials said.
Now 18, Griego has undergone nearly two years of therapy at a state adolescent treatment center — where his teachers, psychiatrists and others say he has made significant progress after being diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and some learning disabilities.
"It all points in the same direction," said Jeffrey Buckels, Griego's public defender. "He's getting better and deserves a chance."
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1. "*Looks at skin color, nods knowingly*" In response to Reply # 0 Fri Feb-12-16 08:41 AM by BigReg
Besides the racial issue at play, on the flipside I wouldn't want him to be charged as an adult and have to stay 200 years in prison either.
He obviously needs mental health and he seems to be getting better. However I don't know if I feel comfortable with him re-integrating into society after a short time
legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 79621 posts
Fri Feb-12-16 09:25 AM
3. "fuck that... he killed his whole fam. " In response to Reply # 1
under the fucking jail.
anyone who kills their little sisters, mother, etc...
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legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 79621 posts
Fri Feb-12-16 09:38 AM
5. "anyone who kills 5 family members" In response to Reply # 4
is a little bit more than "bad" in my book.
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legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 79621 posts
Fri Feb-12-16 10:18 AM
9. "all the more reason for him to stay locked up" In response to Reply # 6
you want him on a college campus or working in your mailroom once he is rehabilitated?
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23. "not only that he killed 4 of them then say and waited for pops" In response to Reply # 3
like he had time to think of what the fuck he did. He was in the same house as 4 of his dead family members that he just killed. Did he think man I fucked up I should leave the scene. Or freak out and try to hide the body. Nope he sat in the fucking bathroom and waited for his dad to make sure everyone was dead. That is some sick shit there.
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""" A residential supervisor at Sequoyah Lodge, where Griego is undergoing treatment, said the 18-year-old had matured into a role model for other troubled boys, while one teacher described the teen as a thoughtful student despite having expressed racist viewpoints, a fascination with war and Nazi Germany, and the notion of absolute power. """
legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 79621 posts
Fri Feb-12-16 11:24 AM
19. "under the jail bruh..." In response to Reply # 15
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Also Tuesday in court, disturbing text messages were described between Griego and his then 12-year-old girlfriend before the murders. A detective said the messages reveal both Nehemiah and his girlfriend had plans to kill their parents, but she backed out.
The detective said Griego tells his girlfriend he’s feeling insane in the messages. The defense asked the detective Tuesday if the girlfriend seemed to be egging Griego on and he said yes.
The detective also said Griego sent a picture of his mother and brother after they were killed to prove he did it. He said the two teens then sent sexual texts to each other.
In the girlfriends initial police interview, the detective describes her as cold
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16. "this is really hard" In response to Reply # 0
"He's getting better and deserves a >chance."
I know that from a moral perspective, this is true. But it's very hard to reconcile that with the reality of him walking around free after killing his family. As much as he does deserve a chance, he likely won't really get one, and I can't really be mad at that. You reap what you sow.
18. "But aspriing nazi career aside " In response to Reply # 16 Fri Feb-12-16 11:13 AM by BigReg
> You reap what you sow.
if he truly has mental illness, he didn't necessarily sow anything; he wasn't control of his actions.
This is a really bad example when you dig deaper in the facts(lol, im still tripping off the fact they think he's fine besides his racist views), but the general idea remains the same
>if he truly has mental illness, he didn't necessarily sow >anything; he wasn't control of his actions.
again, that is true from a moral and literal perspective. if he was somehow a part of or connected to my life, i don't know if i'd be able to accept that...
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