He is the child who refused to grow up, no matter who suffered from his immaturity, no matter if Cherica Adams had to die. For the entire trial we heard how Carruth drove cool cars and constantly played video games and spent countless hours on the phone and had a dozen women waiting for his nod. Even if you know the solace of a stable life with a loving partner, when you listened to the tales of how Carruth lived, you could not help but envy him. Other pro athletes, other celebrities, lead the same stunted lives. The more they make, the more they're given.
Fame means never having to hear the word no.
But then he met Cherica Adams. And after a while, Cherica said no. No, I'm not getting rid of this baby. No, I'm not going away. No, you will not ignore me.