12-Year-Old Murder Suspect In Court
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Will be charged as juvenile in killing of 15-year-old
Posted: 10:28 AM Nov 12, 2008
 Last Updated: 10:02 PM Nov 12, 2008
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The 12-year-old accused of shooting and killing 15-year-old Anthony Ray made his first court appearance Wednesday and will be charged as a juvenile.

Kameron Jones appeared in juvenile court shackled in chains, his head down most of the time.

Douglas County Attorney Don Kleine says Jones will be charged with manslaughter and 15-year-old Tony Robinson will also be charged in juvenile court as an accessory.

"We looked at the background, the circumstances, this was something we looked at all of the evidence in the case, the background, we talked to the police officers and the investigators and concurred with them this was an appropriate case to be sent to juvenile court."

Kleine says the shooting happened in the home of Ray's foster mother at 35th and Bedford last Saturday. "The 12-year-old said I did this, I didn't mean to, I shot my friend."

"The 15-year-old (Robinson) and the 12-year-old (Jones) were at the other 15-year-old's (Ray) house. They knew him. They were acquainted with him. The foster mother was their aunt, I believe. They had a gun. There was gun play involved from the standpoint of a 12-year-old with a firearm that was loaded, pointing it in the direction of this 15-year-old and pulling the trigger. But he was unaware the bullet was in the cylinder that was located behind the hammer, so that the gun went off."

Robinson had shot the .32-caliber revolver in the air earlier. "They dropped the gun, ran out screaming, threw the gun away and then came in and told the police this is what happened," says Kleine.

Jones' mother and stepfather left court learning their son will be held at the youth detention center until he enters a plea November 18th.

The boy’s attorney says the next step is to make sure he gets help, which the juvenile system can offer him.

"They can educate him there, he'll get medical treatment, he'll get psychiatric treatment and they're going to give him structure, that's something he doesn't have now,” says James Martin Davis, who would like to see Jones go to Boys Town. He thinks that atmosphere would help Jones grow up in the right direction.

We don’t yet know where the gun came from. That's something Kleine says both he and Omaha Police are looking into. They do know Robinson had it first.
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Posted by: Lock him for life on Nov 15, 2008 at 08:44 AM
Please do not get me wrong, I think the same of JMD as the rest, however his client is the real pile of dung here. He should be tried, convicted, then spend the rest of his life in jail. I look at him this way, my taxes will be spend on life in jail, or 6 more years in the juvenile system, then an adult life on welfare. At least locked up, he can't shoot someone again.
Posted by: Anon on Nov 14, 2008 at 02:04 PM
James Martin Davis: Defender of the guilty. Davis' job is to make sure that his clients get the least amount of punishment for their crime. In at 12, out at 18, (6 years for murder) and his record will be sealed becasue it is juvinile. Another job well done Mr Davis! The 15 year old fired the gun earlier and the kid didn't think it was loaded? Oh please! Little Kameron was expelled from school. You can't get expelled for just minor stuff. A student can usually only get expelled for serious (usually violet)actions. I am sure that this kid has a history that would show that this "accident" was coming sooner or later.
Posted by: ME on Nov 14, 2008 at 01:17 PM
Mona, are you saying he should get "one free?" on this accident? Sorry, but I know he's one of your "homeboys" but he did have a gun and he did use it and now another child is gone, forever lost to the ages. That's why they're going with manslaughter and not murder 1 because it was an accident, but Kameron should NOT have had that gun in the first place.
Posted by: Sid on Nov 14, 2008 at 09:32 AM
Posters continue to say that the schools are failing in their duties. They work with who they are sent. Ask teachers who they have the most problems with because the students don't have a background of good behavior and a knowledge of the fact that education is a privilege, not a punishment. I have a teacher friend who says she feels sad for the students who lack common sense and who display selfishness at every turn. She also locks up her purse first thing when she gets to school. She continues teaching because she gets through to some of the kids and doesn't agonize so much over the others. She hears so much from the students and is happy that so many actually make it to school most days. Life is really hard for some of these kids and she does what she can to provide a safe and pleasant place for them at least during school hours.
Posted by: An Example on Nov 13, 2008 at 10:43 PM
One of these children needs to be made an example out of. I have worked in inner city schools and there is a belief that if the young do the crime they will not do the time. This is so troubling to me and to many others. If one of these children is made an example out of things might change for both the parents who are charged with their care and the children themselves.
Posted by: Joe on Nov 13, 2008 at 06:49 PM
It appears that whenever JMD is involved, the case is "tried" in the media BEFORE the trial--what an unprofessional jerk-does he sleep at night!!!!
Posted by: cray-z on Nov 13, 2008 at 01:50 PM
i think the whole situation is crazy because i would not know what to do or how to feel i was the family members of the victim and the shooter. It is sad on both ends it is going to be like three kids are gone because that is what they are kids. Anthony was to young to die but nothing can be change in this situation. Instead of judging the boys that did this learn from this. I mean you have to open your eyes now days life is too short you dont know when yours or your child is going to end so spend time with them be good fathers,aunts,grandmother, moms, and romodels for these kids today. We are not perfect parents nor perfect people but being there for your kids and interacting with them is most you can do at this point because anything can happen. I am young and i have kids of my own and i am trying my best to raise them right if they go and do something crazy i will still love them and it goes both ways. Just stop and look at the situation and be the parent of Kameron for five min
Posted by: Stephanie on Nov 13, 2008 at 01:18 PM
Why is it that a child can commit murder and not face the circumstances has an adult. Any person knows what that gun will do. There has been enough crime put on the television lately, that these parents should know better than to make these guns readily available. I believe this 12 and 15 year olds should be tried as an adult. People may say it is not fair because they are young. Well look at it this way. They are old enough to play with one, then they are old enough to take the punishment that comes with it. The courts want to make an example out of the adults that commit the same gun crimes, well make an example out of the ones that are under 18 years of age. How many more young children are going to have to lose their lives before our courts system opens their eyes and does something about it.
Posted by: Not the judge on Nov 13, 2008 at 10:55 AM
CJ, you kind of missed the point, I wasn't saying that there is never a situation where trying a juvenile as an adult is appropriate, but I'm curious how many who have commented here have any training/education/experience with all of the laws and regulations and guidelines for when it is appropriate. I'll let the judicial system be the judge!
Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 13, 2008 at 10:51 AM
To Mona!!! What do you mean "If he does this again" Are you so ignorant to print something like that? YES!!!!
Posted by: dwalker14 on Nov 13, 2008 at 10:28 AM
Kameron is my cousin, he is just like any other child! I don't condone what he did. But please don't make him out to be a problem child or a cold hearted murderer cause he's not!!! He comes from a huge and very close loving family. Don't judge because none of you can ever say what your child may or may not do!!! None of you have ever walked a day in any of our shoes especially his! My heart goes out to Mr Anthony Ray and his family!
Posted by: Unknown on Nov 13, 2008 at 10:19 AM
Mona, If you are going to comment on news website about something that has occured, then I highly suggest you learn how to spell and use proper grammer! Also what are talking about if he does it again? So are you saying this kid he killed doesn't count? You are so uneducated it is ridiculous!!!
Posted by: Will on Nov 13, 2008 at 08:14 AM
The Douglas County juvenile court system is the biggest money pit it the Nebraska economy. They dump in millions with little or nothing to show for it. Don't get me wrong it is a must have program, but it is woefully illequipped to handle the floodgate of NE and SE Omaha juvenile offenders. This program, like other states, is designed around the wealthy two parent family support system and is doomed to failure from the moment the offender steps into the door.
Posted by: Aaron on Nov 13, 2008 at 07:46 AM
All these people have their own opinions, but none of us know this kid. Lets hold judgement and hope that this was the right decision. Maybe he learned his lesson at a young age, and because of it will be able to turn his life around. Or maybe this was the wrong decision. Only time will tell.
Posted by: karen on Nov 13, 2008 at 04:11 AM
I'm with Dave...where did this gun come from? What responsibilty does the owner carry? As far as the 12 year old...I do not have all the details that Kleine had to make his decision, so how can I make an informed decision. However, this young man was already in Blackburn and he's only 12 years old. Obviously there are issues. I hope he gets the help he needs and some extreme and I do mean extreme involvement by the courts with him until he turns 18/19 whatever the legal age is. rehabilitating these kids is no easy thing. Too much is usually going against them. Once they are released, they go right back to the same situation. Old habits die hard. Would you put an alchoholic back in a bar? And a drug addict in a pharmacy after treatment?
Posted by: No One on Nov 13, 2008 at 12:15 AM
I was raised around firearms all my life. My children were raised around firearms all there lives and now there children are. None of my children, their cheldren or none of their friends ever had an "accident" with a firearm. Why you ask? The differance being, I taught my children right from wrong and taught them gun safety and they didn't have accsess to firearms unless I was present. Parents, BE PARENTS AND TEACH YOUR CHILDREN or they'll end up have "accidents".
Posted by: CJ on Nov 12, 2008 at 10:20 PM
To "I'm not the judge" Let's say everyone under 18 could not be charged as an adult. Any troubled Teens and pre-teens could Steal, vandalize, assault, and murder who they please and get a slap on the wrist with juvenile detention and get a clean slate when he/she turns 18. Sorry Chief, not happening. The ability for the courts to try teens as an adult is in place so an offender can't "get away with murder" simply due to being under 18. Unfortunately, our judicial system still has trouble deciding on which cases qualify for such a decision.
Posted by: The Truth on Nov 12, 2008 at 10:12 PM
The things that are going on in today society is sad. All these senseless killings. I don't understand. What's happening? I look at our young black children and I see we are failing them. We're losing them, there has to be a better way. Parents need to become more involved in there children lives and teach them right from wrong. Teach them morals and respect. Parents need to stand up and become role models for their children. Let them know their special and that they have the gift. Let them know that they where put on this earth to succeed not fail. Tell them they can accomplish anything and the sky is the limit. Believe in your children, encourage them, support them, love them, teach them. Let your children know they don't have to become a statistic. Tell them to get good grades, go to school, respects others, go to college, and follow their dreams. Tell our children to dream big because if they see it in their minds they'll be able to hold it in their hands!
Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 12, 2008 at 10:00 PM
All of the pleas to give Kameron a chance are reaching deep down to a soft spot in my heart. We need to give Kameron a second chance, right after we give Anthony a second chance.
Posted by: Tom on Nov 12, 2008 at 09:34 PM
It is interesting to read comments from people who obiviously have no experience with the conditions of life in North Omaha. Those of us who have jobs, families, transportation, food, and safe living conditions have no idea how thousands of children in Omaha live each day. I know Kameron and his family through teachers who have taught and loved him. I have seen him get himself and his siblings to school when it would have been easier to stay home. I knew a boy who had dreams and goals. The Kameron who stayed at my house was a kind and caring boy. What happened? Who knows. That is what the juvenile system and counseling will need to figure out. Until then, a young man will have to live with the fact that he has killed someone. What a terrible burden to bear.
Posted by: Mel on Nov 12, 2008 at 09:24 PM
Another hoodlum gets off the hook again. I am disgusted by the crimes that continue to be committed and by the way that the offenders continuously get a slap on the wrist for the offense. What a sad state of affairs our justice system has come to!
Posted by: stop pointing fingers on Nov 12, 2008 at 08:34 PM
This whole situation is tragic no matter how you look at it. An innocent boy who wanted nothing more than to be loved is gone and will never see his christmas present of being adopted. A child who is headed down the wrong road is going to jail for "playing" with a gun. Nothing will ever bring Anthony back, but the guilt of killing his friend may just be payback enough for Kameron. I hope Kameron will somehow make good out of this by becoming an educated, respectful, productive and successful member of society and maybe even down the road he could be so kind as to speak to young audiences on the dangers of playing with guns. That, ladies and gentleman, in my opinion, could be his rehabilitation and sentencing all in one. My condolences to everyone involved in this tragedy.
Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 12, 2008 at 08:06 PM
I just don't get it, what is wrong with the community in North Omaha, how come no other place in omaha has crime like this??????? I am so sick and tired of turning on the news and listening to the robbings, stabbings, murders, and drug violence in North Omaha! I just don't get it.
Posted by: I'm not the judge! on Nov 12, 2008 at 07:27 PM
So following the theory of all of you who are the judge and jury, at what age should we legally consider a child an adult? So if this 12 year old is an adult, we should give him a license to drive, he can vote?? I think there is a huge rush to judgment.
Posted by: Roni on Nov 12, 2008 at 06:33 PM
I just cant believe he is not charged as an adult, what the Harry Heck was Klien thinking about backing up the word of the Police Officers and not charging these kids with murder? Come on Im with you Asia i hope to see this mans name on the next ballot. This is one of the sloppiest decisions ive ever seen made. if these kids dont have to be help completely accountable for this young mans death that had a bright future ahead of him finally then these boys parents should have to give up their freedom: thats only fair
Posted by: CJ on Nov 12, 2008 at 04:55 PM
It is pretty clear that he needs to be charged as an adult. A 12 year old knows the consequences of handling a gun. It is also stated that he knew a bullet was in the gun but didn't think it was in the chamber that was being triggered. OMG how can anyone think "Aww poor kid, it was just an accident". Tell that to the family of the kid he murdered. Crime and youth violence is getting way out of hand. Wow, Omaha has about 3/4 of the police presence we should have, OPS is underfunded and overwhelmed with troubled kids all over the city, but hey, we got the new stadium passed for that important 2 weeks out of the summer. Oh yeah and we bullied our way through Elkhorn, spreading out even more undermanned city services.
Posted by: Dave on Nov 12, 2008 at 04:45 PM
To West O...I dont care where it happens. You point a gun at somebody and pull the trigger..It is either Murder or manslaughter..But all should be tried as an adult. And the owneer of the firearm is just as responsible for being irresponsible with the weapon.
Posted by: Asia on Nov 12, 2008 at 04:37 PM
I think that Kameron should be try as a adult he did a adult crime there is no different between this case and Goodwin only the kids ages the little girl was six and Anthony fifteen. I read nothing but good about Anthomy and nothing but bad things about Kameron Yes Kameron should be held accountable for his actions he wasn't a kid when he was holding a 32 in his hands. Don't retire yet MrJMD because he will be your client again when he is return back to the streets.I will remember Don Klein in the election booth.
Posted by: Millard on Nov 12, 2008 at 04:37 PM
I guess until we know all of the facts of the situation we can't really know if it was intentional or accidental. Gun accidents do happen, 12 year olds do unfortunately also commit crimes. I do think that there is a rush to judgment because this happened in north Omaha rather then a suburb or rural Nebraska.
Posted by: Dave on Nov 12, 2008 at 04:32 PM
Mona..the ONLY person who really knows it was an accident or not is DEAD! And if this did happen in your home,then you should be held liable as well!
Posted by: ANON on Nov 12, 2008 at 04:22 PM
Charge the person who owns the gun with accessory and child endagerment. Is there an owner? where did it come from and why has it killed a child?
Posted by: J on Nov 12, 2008 at 04:13 PM
I am absolutely traumatized over this so-called accident! This beautiful young boy was murdered and he was a good child!!! Why are so many people sticking up for this 12-year old murderer? He wasn't murdered, he killed a decent young man and the manslaughter charge makes me sick to my stomach!!!
Posted by: Mona on Nov 12, 2008 at 03:59 PM
All you shut up it was an accident he was my homie n everythin but he needs a chance n if he does it again den he'll have to get charges but not now if dey botch say it was an acciedent den it was he wasnt a perfect student but he wud never to do to kill someone wit intensions =(
Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 12, 2008 at 03:58 PM
How is this different than the Goodwin case? Both shot and killed someone. I guess JMD makes the difference. How that man can sleep with a clear conscious at night is a mystery.
Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 12, 2008 at 03:50 PM
This 12 year old kid should be the poster child for pro-abortion campaigns.
Posted by: lei on Nov 12, 2008 at 03:35 PM
To Former Teacher: so then why was kind and friendly Kameron expelled?
Posted by: Perry on Nov 12, 2008 at 03:26 PM
I wonder how much JMD will bilk the taxpayers on this one. All the kid needs is a public defender.
Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 12, 2008 at 03:24 PM
He should have been charged as an adult. A 12-year-old knows what murder is. This little loser would have made a good life-in-prison cellmate for Jordan Goodwin.
Posted by: Former Teacher on Nov 12, 2008 at 03:14 PM
I am very upset over the comment being made about Kameron. When he was my student, Kameron was kind and very friendly. People are making him out to be some kind of a monster and he isn't. This is a tragic accident that Kameron will remember the rest of his life. I am praying for Kameron and all those involved. OPS is excellent for students achievement and when Kameron was at our school, we did our best, as well as Kameron, to help him be successful.
Posted by: West O on Nov 12, 2008 at 02:34 PM
Dave, if this accident had happened on 204th and West Center my guess is your story would be different. There was just a similar incident outside of Lincoln. It's awful, it's sad, but unfortunately even the brightest people make terrible mistakes sometimes.
Posted by: T on Nov 12, 2008 at 02:24 PM
Regardless if this was an accident or not this child had NO business having even access to a gun.
Posted by: Dave on Nov 12, 2008 at 01:23 PM
You right Anonymous..you are going to be blasted. I grew up around guns my WHOLE life I am now 40. First of all my parents always kept the guns locked up. Not to stop me from getting to them,but from rejuects like the thug gangsters from braeaking in and stealing them. Secondly,I was taught how to use all types of guns from the age of 7 on up. The fact he had acsess to it is not the issue. If the gun was legally obtained,then it is his parent(s) fault for not teaching him right from wrong. So they to should be held criminally responsible. What? a parent cant be around all the time? Then either don't have kids or don't have guns around oif yorur too STUPID to teach a kid right from wrong. And I am not to sure this was an accident. He should be tried as an adult for the same charge. I PROMISE you he will be in the court system again,next time for murder more than likely.
Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 12, 2008 at 01:22 PM
JMD gets him in juvie court so he can get him as a client later on when he growes up.
Posted by: J on Nov 12, 2008 at 01:18 PM
I don't even know Anthony Ray but I can tell he certainly deserved much more in his short life than this. A few years in prison does NO JUSTICE for this heartbreaking, cold-blooded murder.
Posted by: J on Nov 12, 2008 at 01:15 PM
WOW! That's all this young thug gets for murder? Everything is always an accident huh? I'm sure he'll strike again immediately after being released from prison at 21. Thanks Omaha for making this town extra safe!!!
Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 12, 2008 at 12:44 PM
I know that I will be blasted for this as I too think it's wrong that a 12 year old had access to a gun, but for God's sake people, accidents do happen. He is 12, and while I know that his track record isn't perfect, kids do stupid things, this time it was a fatal accident.
Posted by: t on Nov 12, 2008 at 12:41 PM
Where did this gun come from? It belongs to somebody and that somebody needs to be held accountable as much as the 12 yr old.
Posted by: Jeanne on Nov 12, 2008 at 12:41 PM
A 12 year old having a gun is NO ACCIDENT!!!! Why Does have a 15 year old have a gun..... Where are the parents?????
Posted by: jen on Nov 12, 2008 at 12:32 PM
How can you know it was an accident - look at the other WOWT story about this kid attacking a teaching. Sounds like a problem child.
Posted by: jenny on Nov 12, 2008 at 12:27 PM
I thought this was an arugument over a cell phone....or was that the kid stabbing the other kid. So much violence I can't keep it straight. No reason a child should have such easy access to a gun - where are the parents, I hope they're charged.
Posted by: Jen on Nov 12, 2008 at 12:17 PM
You know all the idiots out here killing each other today? These are the idiots that were "charged as juveniles" 10 years ago when things like this happened. This is the biggest mistake ever, and it will come back to haunt someone, mark my words. This kids needs to be taught a real lesson. Not just have his hand held through a soft juvenile justice system. I hope the family of the deceased fights this decision tooth and nail! And this is the same kid who hurt a teacher? This makes me sick!
Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 12, 2008 at 12:16 PM
It’s a real tragedy that this has happened. Kids will be kids. If you tell them not to play with fire because they can get burned, there are a lot of kids who will still do it. I did. Unfortunately, there are too many kids that will play with real guns as if they were toys injuring, sometimes fatally, another person even though adults and maybe some of their peers stress the fact that GUNS ARE NOT TOYS. A lot of kids, because they are kids, don’t realize what they have done or the consequences of their actions until it’s too late, like in this case. I hope the children in this case get counseling, learn to forgive themselves, and grow up to lead productive lives. It’s such a shame that a child has died. May he rest in peace.
Posted by: Antwuan on Nov 12, 2008 at 12:07 PM
They are juveniles. How could you push try them as adults. Yes their actions were dumb....highly dumb to be doing what they were doing but they are still kids. Their intent was not the same of the next cold blooded killer in our prisons. They acted stupidly and mad a huge mistake that's probly going to be on their concience for a lifetime. They were friends with Anthony. No intent on hurting him. Our society uses violence as entertainment so when they see a fire arm it's a toy, a big joke to them and they don't realize the effect one bullet could make on everyone involved. I knew Anthony. He was an acceptional kid. I was hurt when I received this information of his death. Prare goes out to all close to him and to the two boys whom committed the act. But this should be an eye opener for us as a community in noticing what we use to gain the attention of our youth. Sad to say most will just look at it as "just another situation" and keep stepping the way they were before.
Posted by: k on Nov 12, 2008 at 11:54 AM
Where were the adults and where did they get the gun. Who else needs to be charged here?
Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 12, 2008 at 11:50 AM
They had a gun. A 12 year old had a gun. He pointed it at another human being. Yeah, we will be hearing from this thug again. Hope the prosecuters and JMD sleep ok at night.
Posted by: T on Nov 12, 2008 at 11:49 AM
I pray this was the right decision. However, after hearing on the news last night about the past behavior of this child, it's scary to think he may be 'getting away with violent behavior' again. Regardless, where did he get the gun? Will that person be charged? They should be.
Posted by: ricochet000 on Nov 12, 2008 at 11:16 AM
And where are the parents??? Way to raise a kid...COME ON, MAN?!?!?!
Posted by: Wrist Slap on Nov 12, 2008 at 11:10 AM
Whoever runs against Kleine next time gets my vote and a campaign donation. Remember this case, and Kleine's coddling of these two violent felons.
Posted by: Sam on Nov 12, 2008 at 11:05 AM
WOW, a kid kills someone and will be free when he turns 21. Whats wrong with this picture?
Posted by: Sue on Nov 12, 2008 at 11:03 AM
Where did he get the gun? If it was his parents gun - they should be charged also.
Posted by: Funny on Nov 12, 2008 at 11:02 AM
Here we go again, James Martin Davis here's a good one for you lol!
Posted by: Dave on Nov 12, 2008 at 10:52 AM
Kinda hard to ask a dead witness if it was an accident. This just shows how pathetic our judicial system is. When he kills again,it will be on James Martin Davis and the Prosecuters and be just as much their fault.
Posted by: N. OMaha on Nov 12, 2008 at 10:35 AM
Slap that wrist. We will hear from this child again.
Posted by: B on Nov 12, 2008 at 10:34 AM
They should be charged as juveniles, it's what they are. Hopefully, and I don't know how likely this is, he will turn his life around and help kids that are like he is now. It's happened...
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