Psychologist Deems Australian Boy, ‘Old Enough’ for Murder Trial Based on Physical Appearance

A statue of Themis, the Greek God of Justice stands outside the Supreme Court in Brisbane, Australia, on Oct. 20, 2016. AAP Image/Dave Hunt

A clinical psychologist has determined a 13-year-old boy was mentally capable to go on trial for murder because of his physical appearance.

The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is one of eight charged over the death of Melbourne 16-year-old Declan Cutler.