Robert Knowles thought that he knew the formula for conveying values to children.  He told the press that he really believed a child would turn out just fine if the parents loved the child, spent plenty of time with him, involved him in wholesome activities, and helped him get a balanced education.  Quote:  "Suddenly after 17 years of dedicated effort, something happened to my fool-proof plan.  I found I was the father of a murderer."