Mother Gives Outrageous Excuse For Why Her Son Brutally Murdered 70 Year Old Stranger 20-year-old Jamie Pugh was recently arrested in the East Village, and is being charged with attempted robbery, as well as assault and murder, for the fatal beating of a 68-year-old man. Now, his mother is defending him, claiming he was on drugs when the murder occurred. According to reports, Pugh attacked Ruan Wen Hui just a block away from the victims house. Investigators believe that Pugh confronted the man, and attempted to rob him. When Hui tried to walk away, Pugh threw him into a wall before bashing his head in. The attack was captured on a surveillance video. Hui, who spoke limited English, was pronounced dead on Saturday. His death was ruled as a homicide and he suffered severe intracranial injuries and skull fractures. He loved everyone, Huis daughter, Michelle Ruan, told reporters of her father, We are very sad to see him go. Michelle hopes that Pugh will be punished to the full extent that the law allows. However, in court, Pughs mother is defending her son, claiming that drugs drove him to the murder. Pugh is currently being held without bail. What do you think? Are drugs an excuse for what Pugh did or should he be punished to the full extent of the law? 