Family members of Alyssa Barrett, who pleaded guilty to murdering her mother, expressed forgiveness and love at her sentencing hearing.
Barrett, who was 17 when she was charged 18 months ago with murder in the death of DeCarol Deloney-Cain, 54, was described by her father, Wayne Russell Barrett, as outgoing, fun-loving and very driven.
Deputy prosecutor Michelle Jatkiewicz, however, described Alyssa Barrett as a "manipulative, narcissistic young lady who had everything provided to her by her mother and who wanted her mother done away with."
Jatkiewicz said plea negotiations involved trying to balance the interest of the state and the victim's family against a fair sentence. She argued that Barrett deserves 50 years "pondering what she did to her very own mother, the very person who gave her life."
Lake Superior Court Judge Salvador Vasquez told Barrett, who turned 19 last week, that the case requires soul searching and deep reflection, which could be accomplished while she serves the 50-year sentence outlined in the plea agreement. Under current sentencing guidelines, Barrett must serve 75 percent of that time, or 37.5 years.
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You racist piece of shit. How was her mother on welfare? She was a flight attendant for over 15 years.
ReplyDeleteThe mother was employed as a flight attendant for 28 years. Please read before posting racist rhetoric.
ReplyDeletePlease know that I do not have any sympathy for Alyssa she reminds me of my own daughter she will never change
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