Marcy Renee Conrad | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 5, 1967 |
| Died | November 3, 1981 (aged 14) Milpitas, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Student |
| Known for | Murder victim |
The murder of Marcy Renee Conrad (February 5, 1967 – November 3, 1981) was perpetrated by Anthony Jacques Broussard, a 16-year-old high school student. Conrad's death gained national attention due to the age of her killer, forcing a re-evaluation of California statutes regarding juvenile sentencing for violent crimes.[1] The case triggered widespread media coverage, as a stark example of social disaffection among suburban youth.[2]
The murder of Marcy Renee Conrad, and subsequent events, were the inspiration for the screenplay of the Tim Hunter film River's Edge.[3]
- ^ "Law: Age of Accountability". Time. New York City: Time, Inc. December 14, 1981. Archived from the original on November 4, 2012. Retrieved September 18, 2009.
- ^ Mathews, Jay (December 6, 1981). "California Suburb Sorts Out Fear and Confusion in Teen Slaying". The Washington Post. Retrieved January 19, 2022.
- ^ Bunting, Glenn F. (July 4, 1987). "'River's Edge' Not Quite as He Recalls : Commentary". Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California. Archived from the original on October 18, 2012. Retrieved September 18, 2009.