A 12-year - old boy is accused of beating to death his year - old sister . The boy pleaded not guilty in a juvenile court in Calaveras County , California , an attorney says . ` ` I think he is innocent , '' the attorney says . Authorities also combed the Fowler 's home and neighborhood looking for evidence . Attorney says he 'll raise the issue of whether a 12-year - old should be tried for murder .
A 12-year - old boy is accused of beating to death his year - old sister . The boy pleaded not guilty in a juvenile court in Calaveras County , California , an attorney says . ` ` I think he is innocent , '' the attorney says . Attorney says he 'll raise the issue of whether a 12-year - old should be tried for murder .