Family Questions Purpose of Prison After Son’s Killer is Recalled
The family of a murdered boy expresses concern over prison effectiveness after the killer boasts about the crime in a rap video
Jimmy Mizen, Jake Fahri, South London, Mizen Foundation, BBC
South London: The family of Jimmy Mizen, a schoolboy who was murdered, is really upset with the prison system. They’re questioning what prison is really achieving after learning that his killer, Jake Fahri, was recalled for breaking his license conditions.
Fahri, who was sentenced to life in 2009, had been out on license for just over a year. He was found to have breached the rules after reportedly boasting about the crime in a rap video. Can you believe that?
Jimmy’s mom, Margaret, was supposed to talk to kids about forgiveness just hours after hearing the news. It’s heartbreaking. The family is trying to help others avoid the same fate as their son, but it’s tough when they see someone like Fahri seemingly getting away with it.
Barry Mizen, Jimmy’s dad, raised some big questions about what we’re really doing with prisons. He pointed out that Fahri has done his time and completed all the required programs, but is that enough? He wonders if prison is just about punishment or if it’s supposed to help people change.
Barry mentioned that if you put someone violent in prison and they come out still angry, what’s the point? It’s like we’re just making things worse. The family hasn’t been told exactly how Fahri broke his license, but they suspect it might be related to his music, which they find very violent.
They’re worried about the impact of such music on young people, especially when it glamorizes violence. It’s a real concern for them. They want to use their story to support kids through the Mizen Foundation, hoping to steer them away from paths like Fahri’s.
In one of Fahri’s tracks, he seems to reference Jimmy’s death, which is just chilling. The family is left wondering if enough is being done to help troubled kids before they end up in situations like this.
After the news broke, even the Prime Minister expressed concern for the Mizen family. It’s a tough situation, and the family deserves better than to see their son’s killer bragging about his crime.
The BBC has stated they weren’t aware of Fahri’s background and don’t condone his actions. They’ve said they won’t play his music anymore, but the damage is done. It’s a sad reminder of the challenges families face in the aftermath of such tragedies.