VOICED: Child killers, victims in El Salvador

The video explores the grim reality of unmarked mass graves in Santa Ana, El Salvador, where criminologist Israel Tykus works to recover bodies, mostly of young gang-related murder victims. Families, like Teresa Caballo's, hold onto hope at excavation sites. The video highlights the pervasive gang violence in El Salvador, where gangs recruit children for crimes due to their perceived innocence and lighter legal consequences. At a juvenile detention center, young inmates recount being forced into violence, illustrating the cycle of gang warfare affecting a new generation.

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