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Malachi Barnes

Case from Toledo, OH dated Nov 22, 2018

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Malachi Barnes

Male

Black / African American

Toledo

OH

2018-11-22

3

Malachi

Barnes

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2 men guilty of murdering 3-year-old Malachi Barnes
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Malachi Barnes, a three-year-old boy from Toledo, Ohio, tragically lost his life on November 22, 2018, Thanksgiving Day. Malachi was described as a lively and cheerful child who brought joy to his family. He was the son of Anthony Barnes and Christian Nicole Hair, and he had several siblings. On the day of his death, Malachi was in the backseat of his father's car when another vehicle pulled up alongside them and opened fire. Malachi was struck in the head by one of the bullets, and despite imme ...
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  • Two Toledo men found guilty in murder of 3-year-old Malachi Barnes
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