I think that yes, they were children. But they were totally aware of what they were doing and this was a totally evil act in every way. Was there an appology from them? Please remember that they malliciously killed an innocent child. It is sick. 10 years in prison is ridiculous. I am pretty appalled at the fact that the 'life' sentance currently stands in the uk as 14 years. Oh my god. 14 years?! Murderers only face 14 years, serial rapists, terrorists. Its totally obsurd. I cannot believe that two children could be quite to intentially vile. It actually really upsets me aswell and worries me in many ways.