This breaks my heart. I know these two boys. I know their family situations. I know there hasn't always been a lot of parental involvement in either of their lives over the past few years - one of them lived with Grandparents and the other was kicked out of his home 2 years ago and has lived with different friends since. I feel like that is a factor that led up to these horrible circumstances. No, it's not the parents fault. Everyone is responsible for their own actions. But, remember that they are still kids. They are good kids that made horrible, life changing choices.  And why mention where they went to school?  Yes, Kalapuya is an alternative high school.  So what? Kalapuya and the teachers and staff  were probably the only supportive and positive influences in both these boys lives.  domestikgodez, I wish Demitrey had the type of Mom that would do what you and I would do because it would probably have helped him tremendously.  Don't judge them. Hope they get the help they need.