By Gina Gomez
On September 7, the Dateline NBC aired an episode featuring the controversial King brothers, Alex and Derek. Many are aware of the sensational media reports regarding the two that had made the headlines long years ago, in 2001.
It was proved in the courts, that on the night of November 2001, the brothers, who were 12 (Alex) and 13 (Derek), had bludgeoned their father, Terry King to death. Afterward, to cover up the crime, they had set the house on fire and escaped.
Their disappearance had given rise to the suspicion that the two had been kidnapped, however, when the next day, a family friend of the Kings turned up in front of the authorities, with the two, the world was shocked to find out the heinous crime that the two innocent looking boys had committed.
They had later spoken out saying that it was the family friend, Ravi Chavis, who had brainwashed them in to believing that their father put them through mental abuse. Which had irked them to go ahead with the crime.
Now, eight years later, after serving time in the prison, Alex for 6 years and Derek for 7 years, the boys have finally got back their freedom and are taking a second chance at life. The Dateline program, which is aptly titled “Second Chance” showcases the life after the prison for the boys and how they are settling in to society.
Ever since the crime first surfaced, the brothers had never appeared for any interview, so this was the first time that people will get a chance to hear what they have to say regarding the incident.
No comments:
Post a Comment