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Christopher Barrios Remembered

Submitted by Melinda M., Apr 4, 2007 15:42

Justice for Christopher is already becoming an uphill battle!!! Can anyone else believe this !!!? I'm in shock and sickened by this decision!

"The family of Christopher Barrios, the 6-year-old kidnapped and killed in South Georgia, is displeased at the district attorney's office announcement that the same judge who let Christopher's accused killer out on probation is going to be the judge in Christopher's murder case.
George Edenfield, a convicted sex offender and one of three suspects accused of killing Christopher, faced a judge on a probation violation charge just a few days before the boy disappeared.
The same judge who decided not to lock up Edenfield is expected to handle his murder trial."I tried sleeping last night. I can't sleep because I still wonder -- baby could've been home. You go to sleep and try to pray to God to watch over us to get through it and to see our little angel's face," said Christopher's grandmother, Sue Rodriguez.
However, with Thursday's announcement, there's another thought to keep Christopher's grandmother awake even longer."No way on God's green earth is he going to try it," Rodriguez said."He already messed up once. I don't want him to have a second shot at it.""I don't know if he's going to be lenient to him again or if something is actually going to be done this time," said family friend Anette Smith."Are we going to have to worry about another one of our babies going missing?"
Neither the district attorney's office nor the judge who is supposed to preside over the trial were available for comment on Thursday."That man Edenfield should have been locked up and kept off the streets, instead of being turned free. If he had of, our baby wouldn't be gone," Rodriguez said."If predators like this weren't put back on the street, then there wouldn't be stuff like this going on," said Christopher's uncle, Carlos Barrios.
The Barrios family members told Channel 4 they are trying to move. Rodriguez said every morning she awakes and looks across the street, she sees the Edenfields' trailer and feels that it is in the best interest of the family to move.
Anyone wishing to make donations to Christopher's family can do so at any Bank of America to the Christopher Barrios Foundation Fund. " Brunswick News

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Mr. Hess is absolutely correct. Society should be extremely careful in what it wishes for in case it gets something... [MORE]	Mica	Jun 12, 2007 19:44
Little Christophers name is fadeing away from the media,and its up to us to keep his name known and not... [MORE]	Michelle Christian	May 14, 2007 09:33
i havnt heard a damn word about christopher in awile. i watch msnbc, i seems like after he was found... [MORE]	tracie wernowsky	May 22, 2007 15:47
I understand the loss, its sad and yes alot of people have put it in the back of their minds,... [MORE]	Hannah	Jun 11, 2007 08:00
This message is for "Michelle Christian" who advocates for Christopher Barrios. I am glad you are passionate about Christopher's murder... [MORE]	Keona Wright	Jun 11, 2007 16:38
I FELT SAD AND HURT WHEN I HEARD ABOUT CHRISTOPHER,BECAUSE I HAVE A LITTLE GIRL THE SAME AGE.WE WILL FIGHT... [MORE]	delilah	Apr 28, 2007 02:21
little dude take care of the children out here in this dangerous world and ask god to give you permision... [MORE]	joe	Apr 10, 2007 22:07
This is one of the finest articles I've seen written regarding the story of little Christopher. It says it all.... [MORE]	Debra A Hester	Apr 10, 2007 16:53
No one here seems to be aware that little Christopher's father is on the Georgia sex offender registry for a... [MORE]	David Hess	Apr 9, 2007 23:05
Ok, everyone, clearly we all feel the same about the state the world is in. And it is unacceptable. Since... [MORE]	Paige Heinrich	Apr 9, 2007 22:15
When I look at Christopher's picture , I see my son. I'm so sadden that another human being, a child... [MORE]	CC	Apr 9, 2007 20:33
I live in brunswick less than a mile from where Christopher's body was found and I didnt know him or... [MORE]	kelly parrish	Apr 7, 2007 23:27
WHEN I HEARD WHAT HAD HAPPENED TO THIS BABY I COULD NOT BELEIVE THAT PEOPLE COULD BE CO CRUEL THIS... [MORE]	CASANDRA	Apr 10, 2007 16:23
THIS LITTLE BOY DID NOT DESERVE TO BEABUSED THEN THROWN AWAY LIKE GARBAGE WE NEED TOUGHER LAWS FOR SICK #$@^^^^^LIKETHESE GO TO... [MORE]	harold turner	Apr 5, 2007 03:14
I have been following this story since this child went missing and there isn't a day I don't think about... [MORE]	wanda	Apr 4, 2007 18:42
In all honesty if I thought there was anyone out there who had the power to organize a group of... [MORE]	Melinda M.	Apr 4, 2007 16:03
Melinda M.'s response was so perfect. I would only add that everyone can locate his or her state representative pretty... [MORE]	Sara N.	Apr 9, 2007 16:56
Justice for Christopher is already becoming an uphill battle!!! Can anyone else believe this !!!? I'm in shock and sickened...	Melinda M.	Apr 4, 2007 15:42
If anyone here knows how to get in touch with sam lyons in Brunswick. We are getting lots of signatures... [MORE]	Nikki Hall	Apr 11, 2007 13:47
I am a female and I work in Law Enforcement in Washington, DC with youth everyday. I hate to bring... [MORE]	ALC	Jul 22, 2007 10:13
Alicia, I know EXACTLY how you feel. The great thing is that CHRISTOPHER is NOT forgotten. I am a florida... [MORE]	NIKKI HALL	Apr 4, 2007 09:27
Thank you...his life will not be in vain~ [MORE]	nj	Apr 4, 2007 11:47
Just letting you know that you are in my prayers. There are no words to describe the shame that i... [MORE]	jackie brock	Apr 3, 2007 23:34
I feel the same as many the writers of this article. What happened to Christopher breaks my heart. What can we... [MORE]	Kimberly Irving	Apr 2, 2007 10:27
I've cried many nights and days since Christopher was found. I do not know this child, but now feel as... [MORE]	Tania	Apr 2, 2007 21:11
I grew up in the same town where Christopher was murdered just 4 miles away. Nothing like this ever happens... [MORE]	Tasha	Apr 3, 2007 15:29
I was one of the searcher that helped out and I was very upset about what happened to Chris. I... [MORE]	CBaker	Apr 3, 2007 20:01
It seems to be a answer, yet will it stop them, God only knows~. Let's give Christopher Law the strength it... [MORE]	NJ	Apr 4, 2007 11:46
CBaker does it bother you that this family may get a new house from generous people of the county? Remember... [MORE]	Tasha	Apr 6, 2007 16:46
i want to help!!!!!!! i live in missouri. ive emailed a few state reps but havnt recieved any replies piont... [MORE]	tracie wernowsky	Apr 6, 2007 17:04
Alicia, Iike you, there are thousands of us across the country grieving the loss of this beautiful child. And like... [MORE]	Dee	Mar 30, 2007 19:25
Ms Colon I can think of no sentence in your wonderful column that illustrates the perversion of the ACLU better... [MORE]	Dennis Dilley	Mar 30, 2007 14:09
How sad it is that after the recent burial of a 6 year old innocent child is over, all the... [MORE]	Tsmith	Mar 30, 2007 13:02
it angers me that christophers story isnt "news worthy" anymore!!!!! i dont get it !!!! yes we pay more attention... [MORE]	tracie wernowsky	Apr 6, 2007 17:57
Thank you for this post, I feel the same way you do, and reading your post was a pure reflection... [MORE]	Amel Johnson	May 16, 2007 17:59
Thank you for speaking out, for feeling outraged at our "sexually overcharged society," and worrying about little children everywhere. I'm... [MORE]	Laura Hornbeck	Mar 30, 2007 10:34
Let make lawsmakers accountable Make it know that this is not acceptable~ it one thing to look at that stuff on the... [MORE]	nj	Apr 4, 2007 11:53
What has happened to our Country? What is causing the deviant behaviour of these sickening acts on chldren and make... [MORE]	Dorothy Wachsstock	Mar 30, 2007 09:48
Alicia is right--our culture is sex saturated, and political correctness has allowed every pervert and perversion out of the closet.... [MORE]	J. Callahan	Mar 30, 2007 08:45
I am a father of 3. I wept the evening I read the details of Christopher Michael Barrios' murder. Sadly,... [MORE]	Paul Stevens	Apr 4, 2007 01:29
Let not forget him, his name, and what happen to him~ [MORE]	nj	Apr 4, 2007 11:56
i am a mother of 3 young children, it wouldnt matter if i wasnt a mother. i have been affected... [MORE]	tracie wernowsky	Apr 6, 2007 18:24
This was a titled by a post in a forum....I was indeed saved by Christopher. The day he died was... [MORE]	Kimberly	Oct 9, 2007 10:18
I have been going through the websites in regards to court hearings, The last known one i seen was video... [MORE]	barbara Cook	Jan 7, 2008 19:27

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