Through Tears Asking Why?

As again, a child kills another child. And time stops and freezes for awhile. Anger, hate, pain, then eventually shame. But the sadness, the deep sorrow left, remains. And the questions of why? Though the answer doesn't justify. Was it abuse? Was it rape? Was it jealousy? Or did they just break? Did they not know of our Lord? Were they feeling battered or ignored? Did they not know compassion could be found. But now, it's too late the gavel and the closing of a cell door, are the only sounds. And another family is torn and shattered. Bottom line, (In Gods eyes, all tears matter) ...