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Child’s Snow Day Turns to Murder Over a Video Game

Child’s Snow Day Turns to Murder Over a Video Game

Update: 2025-08-14
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In 1989, a friendly snow day turned into a tragedy. Seven-year-old Jessica Carr had just beaten her 9-year-old neighbor, Cameron Kocher, at Nintendo. Hours later, he shot her in the back while she rode a snowmobile—then calmly returned to his video game.

Charged with murder but sentenced to probation, Cameron walked away without a criminal record. Should a child who kills ever walk free? This case forces us to confront the uncomfortable intersection of youth, violence, and justice.

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Child’s Snow Day Turns to Murder Over a Video Game

Child’s Snow Day Turns to Murder Over a Video Game

Amy Townsend, Chris Nathan