Teen guilty of 'thrill kill' murder, beheading

[BruteForce]

DETROIT, Michigan (CNN/In Session) -- A jury rejected an 18-year-old's claim that he acted in self-defense, finding him guilty of murder in the gory stabbing, beheading and torching of a Michigan man.

Jean Pierre Olewicz says he feared for his life when he killed Daniel Sorenson.

The jury of eight men and four women deliberated for more than 10 hours over two days before finding Jean Pierre Orlewicz guilty of first-degree murder, felony murder and mutilation.

Jurors did not look at anyone as they filed into the courtroom. The defendant's family remained stoic, but the father of victim Daniel Sorenson broke into sobs. Video Watch as the verdict is read »

During the trial, some of the most gruesome details of Sorenson's slaying came from the youthful-looking defendant's own lips.

Prosecutors called Sorenson's slaying a "thrill killing." They alleged that Orlewicz was excited by the prospect of killing someone and getting away with it.

Orlewicz, of Canton, Michigan, took the stand and admitted that he killed Sorenson, 26, but insisted that it was in self-defense. He admitted stabbing Sorenson 13 times after an extortion plan went awry and Sorenson threatened his life.

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What the hell is wrong with people these days? This story coupled with the last story makes for some seriously fucked up people!

[Chiron]

Too much TV and movies and not enough family values. I say all those that are found guilty of these crimes automatically are put to death the next day. No appeal.

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[dirty1]

Too much TV and movies and not enough family values. I say all those that are found guilty of these crimes automatically are put to death the next day. No appeal.

What’s next?

I agree. If you kill someone, we should kill you back.