] On Wednesday, Daniel Robbins' stuck by his decision to
] take responsibility for nearly killing jogger Patty
] Emanuel and pleaded guilty to attempted deliberate
] homicide to avoid the pain of a trial.
]
] With his parents and little sister looking sadly on --
] and his victim sitting quietly in the row behind the
] prosecution -- the tall, husky 17-year-old with a deep,
] quiet voice took the stand and acknowledged not only his
] desire, but also his competency, to make that decision.

WTF is wrong with some people. Good lord!

Teen pleads guilty to trying to kill jogger - greatfallstribune.com