Little Leiby Kletzky was growing up so fast.
In July 2011, he was 8 years old, nearly 9, and, like most kids, was craving a bit of independence.
So when he begged his parents Nachman and Esther to let him walk home from summer day camp on his own, they took him seriously.
It was, after all, only seven blocks through Borough Park, in Brooklyn, New York – and through their Orthodox Jewish community, which was known for being close-knit and safe.
So they agreed – as long
