The slender boy, dwarfed by his two attorneys in their matching black pinstripe suits, sat a few feet away from where his father, Barney Fowler, stepmother Crystal Walters, and mother Priscilla Rodriguez were in the first row of spectator seats. Rodriguez also is Leila's mother.
Leila's 12 year-old brother was arrested Saturday for her murder. Barney Fowler, the father of Leila, told the Associated Press that the family is standing behind his 12-year-old son until they have "proper evidence" to show who is responsible for Leila's death. He also stated he was thankful for e
Until they have the proper evidence to show its my son, we're standing behind him, Barney Fowler told the Associated Press. If they have the evidence, well, that's another story. We're an honest family.
Date: May 15, 2013
Category: U.S.
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Father of slain Calaveras County girl stands by son after arrest
Valley Springs resident Barney Fowler said the family is standing behind the boy, who was arrested Saturday in the April 27 slaying of his sister in the family's home in the rural, hilly Rancho Calaveras subdivision.
The children's father, Barney Fowler, was at a Little League game, and the siblings were home alone. The boy called his father and his fiancee to report that Leila had been attacked, and the couple called 911 and sped to the home.
Barney Fowler told The Associated Press that he will believe his son is innocent until he sees evidence that proves otherwise, and that the family was backing the boy after a crime that terrified this Central California foothill community.
Days after his sister's killing, the boy appeared at a vigil for her. His brother Justin was photographed with the name "Leila" written on his forearm. The boy's father Barney Fowler attended with his fianc Krystal Walters.
Fowlers parents, Barney Fowler and Crystal Walters, held each other as they stood in front of dozens of people at a press conference Monday. They declined to speak to the crowd, but Macedo said they plan to give a statement today.