[AEMILIUS PAULUS]

Agree. In addition he lacked sufficient intelligence to foresee the possible consequences of his act; i.e. the victim of his assault may have a gun; may be stronger etc. etc. In short he lacked the intelligence to appreciate the high risk imposed by his conduct. Martin was stupid and paid the high price extracted by his stupidity.

[dirtboy]

Martin was stupid and paid the high price extracted by his stupidity.

The kid definitely had some serious issues, yet his dad left him home alone. I wouldn't have left that kid alone, period.