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Seattle teen suspect could get lower prison sentence if case stays in juvenile court

Last updated: October 27, 2024 12:52 am
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The tragic case of the 15-year-old boy accused of murdering his parents and three siblings in their Washington state mansion has shocked the nation. The teen suspect, whose identity remains undisclosed, may face a shorter sentence if his case remains in juvenile court, according to prosecutors.

The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office revealed that if the teen is convicted in juvenile court, he can only be held until the age of 25, which is less than a decade away. However, if the case is elevated to adult court, the teen could face life in prison for the brutal killings of his parents, Mark and Sarah Humiston, his two brothers, and sister, ages 7, 9, and 13, as well as injuring his 11-year-old sister in a horrific massacre that took place at their $2 million home in Fall City.

During the court proceedings, defense attorney Amy Parker portrayed the accused teen as a caring individual with no prior criminal record, who enjoys activities like mountain biking and fishing. She emphasized that the community has attested to his good character, describing him as kind, caring, and a positive contributor to his community.

The crime scene was discovered by deputies who arrived at the Lake Alice Road home early in the morning to find the victims’ bodies covered in blood and gunshot wounds. The accused teenager allegedly planned to stage the murders as a murder-suicide carried out by his 13-year-old brother, in an attempt to emerge as the sole survivor of the family.

The surviving 11-year-old sister provided crucial information to investigators, recounting how her brother used their father’s handgun to shoot their parents and siblings before turning the gun on her. She bravely pretended to be dead before escaping through her bedroom window and seeking help from a neighbor.

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The motive behind the gruesome killings was reportedly linked to the teen’s academic struggles and disciplinary issues at school. The tragic events unfolded as the young girl woke up to the sound of gunshots, only to find herself in a nightmare orchestrated by her own brother.

The accused teen has been charged with five counts of first-degree aggravated murder and one count of first-degree attempted murder. He is currently detained at the Clark Child and Family Justice Center in Seattle, awaiting a decision on whether his case will be tried in juvenile or adult court during a hearing scheduled for January 8, 2025.

The heartbreaking tragedy has left a community in mourning, as they struggle to come to terms with the senseless loss of a family that was once described as highly religious and strict with their children. The shocking details of the case continue to unravel, shedding light on the dark and devastating consequences of this heinous crime.

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