https://www.wptv.com/news/treasure-coast/region-st-lucie-county/2-men-convicted-in-2006-turnpike-murder-have-sentences-commuted-by-president-biden

Nearly 20 years ago, a family of four was murdered along the Turnpike in St. Lucie County.

Jose Luis Escobedo, his wife Yessica Guerrero Escobedo and their two sons, 4-year-old Luis Julian Escobedo and 3-year-old Luis Damian Escobedo, were shot to death. The boys died in their mother's arms.

"Not only were they murdered, they were tortured," St. Lucie County Sheriff Keith Pearson said.

"You're saying that these kids that were cold-bloodedly murdered in our community over a cartel drug trade isn't worthy of the death sentence, that's just sickening," said Sheriff Pearson, who was emotional as he explained why he disagreed with the president's decision.

Others are also struggling to understand why Biden would choose to spare convicted killers.

"I can't stand people who hurt children, why would you pick someone like that," sai