Children are often seen as symbols of innocence, but what happens when they step over an unimaginable line? The story of Mary Bell, a young girl whose life was marred by abuse and led to actions so heinous they shook the foundations of societal norms, is the focus of our heart-wrenching discussion. We'll navigate the tragedy of her crimes, her troubled history, and the community that was ill-prepared to deal with the concept of a child as a murderer. Through the lens of this sobering case, we confront the moral and legal quandaries involved in sentencing a child of merely 11 years old. There are no easy answers here, only tough questions and the pursuit of understanding. As we dissect the Mary Bell case, we're left pondering how to adequately balance public safety with the rehabilitation of juvenile offenders. We invite you to share your perspective and join the conversation on social media while we tease the possibility of further delving into similar cases that challenge our perceptions of crime, punishment, and redemption. Don't forget to support our podcast by leaving a review so that we can continue to offer these gripping narratives on 'Murder in the Mountains'. Show Sources:  https://allthatsinteresting.com/mary-bell https://books.google.com/books?id=g6- DAwAAQBAJ&pg=PA153&lpg=PA153&dq=%22solely+for+the+pleasure+ and+excitement+of+killing%22&source=bl&ots=XIDbmXQyFq&sig=q8np BhRAVJjuqrLI- 3XEVA5UQMQ&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjLldqj2fHZAhXomOAKHV5IC gEQ6AEIUjAF#v=onepage&q=%22solely%20for%20the%20pleasure%20a nd%20excitement%20of%20killing%22&f=false https://thecrimewire.com/multifarious/Murderous-Children-Mary-Bell https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5306269/#:~:text=Results, %25%20were%20aged%2011–12. Support the show