WEST POINT, Utah, May 28 (UPI) -- The father of a boy, 15, arrested on suspicion of killing his two younger brothers in West Point, Utah, said he does not want his son tried as an adult.
Alex Vidinhar, 10, and Benjie Vidinhar, 4, were found dead with stab wounds Wednesday in their West Point home. Their unnamed older brother was arrested on suspicion of murder, the (Salt Lake City) Deseret News said Tuesday.
The Davis County Attorney's Office said Friday it was considering possible charges for the elder boy.
Their father, who spoke to KSL-TV, Salt Lake City, under condition his first name would not be used, said, "We never imagined something like this could happen. I understand there must be justice but life without parole would be way too harsh for a 15-year-old with no previous criminal history."
The father said he hopes the case can be handled through the juvenile justice system, so he can be helped with any mental health issues he may be having.
