Protection order granted against 10-year-old with 'kill list'

East Fork Justice Jim EnEarl issued a temporary protection order Friday against a Meneley Elementary School fifth grader accused of targeting a 10-year-old girl on a "kill list" and hitting her in the face with a rock.

The student has been suspended, but the girl's father said he didn't think the school was doing enough to protect his daughter.

EnEarl issued the order for 15 days and told the applicant to return if he feels the school district hasn't done enough to insure his daughter's safety.

"The school board is autonomous in making their decision," EnEarl said. "If you're not satisfied, you have the right to come back here and request an extension."

The man said the boy's animosity against his daughter had been going on since the school year began.

"At first, I told her to be tough, but this is the final straw. I have to look out for her safety and I hope this boy gets the help he needs," the father said.

"On Tuesday, he (the suspect) had a list of kids he wanted to kill, and he wanted to kill a dog and wanted to know where to get a gun," the girl's father told EnEarl.

He said the boy should have been removed from his daughter's class. Even though the child has been suspended, the father said he sneaks on the playground at recess to be with his friends.

"I have nothing against a 10-year-old, but I did this to bring light on the situation. I am outraged," he said. "He wants a gun to kill my daughter. I have to protect her."

The boy's parents told EnEarl they agreed there were problems with their son and they did not object to the protection order.

"We need professional help," his mother said.

When questioned by EnEarl, the boy had nothing to say.

"That's his usual response," his mother said.

EnEarl told the boy if he trespasses on school property, he'll be taken into custody.

"You can't be within 100 yards of the school grounds," EnEarl said. "If you go there now, you will be taken into custody and face juvenile proceedings. Don't you dare go to that school.

"This has become serious, this isn't idle conversation," EnEarl said. "You've got me involved. Your parents can't save you from me."

Assistant School Superintendent Rich Alexander and Meneley Principal Paula Zona attended the proceedings.

After the hearing, Alexander said he couldn't comment on the allegations or what the school board might do.

"Upon review with Mrs. Zona, I am convinced the school has taken all the appropriate steps it could legally to address this situation," Alexander said.