This despicable act is not isolated and it is directly related to how adults have been representing themselves in society today, The "pack mentality" preys on the perceived weaker one out of fear that if they break from the pack they could be the next weaker one and the roots can be traced right back to a sickening mix of politics and religion, We had a similar murder here 13 youths involved in the beating death of one young man at a local boat ramp during the trials it was repeatably brought up that all the defendants parents were of the same political party and tied to the Tea Party and all the defendants belonged to the Baptist faith with 11 of the 13 attending the same church, This is not to condemn anyone but it should give us ( adults ) pause to step back and reevaluate what  our children are gleaning from our stewardship.  My heart goes out to these parents may they somehow find peace in their lives  :  (