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: Ethan Allen Windom (17) Victim: Judith Windom Crime: Second degree murder Where: Boise, Idaho Crime date: January 25, 2007 Verdict: Guilty Sentence: Life without parole Summary Ethan Allan Windom battered his mother with a barbell and then …
