Life On The Inside

Mitchell Johnson, 16 --13 when crime committed --Tried as a juvenile in Arkansas

Andrew Golden, 14 --11 when crime committed --Tried as a juvenile in Arkansas --With Johnson, killed a teacher and four classmates, wounded 10 --At a youth facility until 21 LIFE NOW Constantly monitored through Plexiglas panels; bulletproofing added to exterior windows when he arrived

Jacob Davis, 21, at right --18 when crime committed --Tried as an adult in Tennessee --Killed his girlfriend's ex-boyfriend --Serving 52 years; eligible for parole when he is 70 years old LIFE NOW Wakes some mornings reaching for his old alarm clock. Grieves over the knowledge that he'll never have kids

Charles (Andy) Williams, 15 --15 when crime allegedly committed --Set to be tried as an adult in California, although his lawyers are appealing --Allegedly killed two students and wounded 13 others LIFE NOW Receives between 20 and 40 letters a week from supporters and loved ones

Kip Kinkel, 18 --15 when crime committed --Sentenced as an adult in Oregon --Killed his parents and two students, wounded 26 --Serving 111 years, 8 months. Ineligible for parole LIFE NOW Reads papers, plays cards and wears civvies only by earning the privilege

Luke Woodham, 20 --16 when crime committed --Tried as an adult in Mississippi --Killed his mother and two classmates, wounded seven --Serving three life sentences plus 140 years LIFE NOW No TV. Spends an hour a day alone in a small yard. Cell is changed monthly so that he can't tunnel out

Victor Cordova Jr., 14 --12 when crime committed --Sentenced as a juvenile in New Mexico --Killed one student --Serving maximum of two years, which can be extended each year until he is 21 LIFE NOW Earns points for therapy participation that he can use to watch TV, play games or listen to a boom box

T.J. Solomon, 17 --15 when crime committed --Tried as an adult in Georgia --Wounded six students --Serving 40 years; eligible for parole after 36 years LIFE NOW Plagued by nightmares; he has been restrained for self-mutilation and has attempted suicide

Andrew Wurst, 17 --14 when crime committed --Tried as an adult in Pennsylvania --Killed a science teacher; wounded two students --Serving 30 to 60 years; eligible for parole at age 45 LIFE NOW No friends visit. Wears a hat during family visits to reduce eye contact

Michael Carneal, 17 --14 when crime committed --Tried as an adult in Kentucky --Killed three students, wounded five --Serving 25 to life, will be re- sentenced when he turns 18 LIFE NOW Shares a room with nine others. A computer buff, he cannot have e-mail

Seth Trickey, 14 --13 when crime committed --Tried as a juvenile in Oklahoma --Wounded five students --In a juvenile-treatment center possibly until 19 LIFE NOW Tends to stay to himself. Continues to receive military-history magazines --By Amanda Bower