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In the summer of 2022, the life of 8-year-old Astin Graham Barnes was tragically cut short in his Columbia, South Carolina, home. A Black male known affectionately as 'Lil Baby,' Astin was a vibrant and outgoing child, recognized for his intelligence and adventurous spirit. He was a student in the Richland County School District and a passionate football player for the Metro Warriors and the Blythewood Bengals.

On the evening of Friday, July 22, 2022, events took a devastating turn. Astin ...Read More
Victim Details

Astin Graham Barnes

Male

Black / African American

Columbia

SC

2022-07-22

8

Astin

Graham Barnes

12/13/2025