On November 9th, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments challenging the constitutionality of juvenile life without parole (JLWOP) sentences. In preparation for oral arguments, JLWOP: Faces & Cases will be an on-going series on The Foundry that will tell real stories about juvenile offenders who are currently serving LWOP sentences. Defendant: Donald Torres (14) Victims: Harry Godt, Jennifer Godt, Jon Godt (age four), Jennifer Godt (age one and a half) Crimes: Four counts of first degree murder Crime date: February 24, 1989 in Middletown, Delaware Summary Donald Torres …
