Nation He went to prison at 15 for a killing that appalled the nation. Now free, he wants to prove his life has value. April 25, 2022 James E. Causey, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Comments Off on He went to prison at 15 for a killing that appalled the nation. Now free, he wants to prove his life has value. Over the past 20 years, the justice system has undergone a sea change when it comes to sentencing juveniles. Marlin Dixon's case was a watershed.