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FBI: ‘Little rascals’ trio, ages 11, 12 and 16, arrested for robbing a Houston bank

I have to say, when I first read about the trio of young boys, aged 11, 12, and 16, being arrested for robbing a bank in Houston, I was left speechless. The fact that children so young would engage in such a serious and dangerous crime is truly mind-boggling. I mean, as a child, I was more concerned with playing outside and hanging out with friends, not planning a bank heist.

The news that the parents of two of the boys actually recognized their children from photos released by law enforcement is both heartbreaking and concerning. I can’t even begin to imagine the shock and disbelief that must have come with seeing your 11-year-old child involved in something as serious as robbing a bank.… Continue reading