Detention of 3 teens over the gruesome killing of a 13-year-old classmate sparks a debate in China
13-year-old boy found dead in China under tarp, sparking debate on youth criminal responsibility and bullying.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
A 13-year-old boy in northern China was found dead, buried under a tarp in an abandoned greenhouse, after surveillance footage captured him surrounded by three classmates. The suspects, also under 14, have been detained for the suspected murder, sparking a national debate on youth criminal responsibility and bullying. The victim’s family revealed he had been a victim of bullying and forced to give money to one of the suspects. Public outrage and calls for justice have erupted, with demands for strict punishment. The case highlights concerns about the welfare of rural children, exposure to violence, and the responsibility of schools and authorities in their upbringing. The tragedy has triggered discussions on the age of criminal responsibility in China, as laws were recently changed to prosecute children as young as 12.