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Juvenile

Jul. 29, 2002

Hear the Children's Voices

Forum Column - By Lisa Pinto - The brutal murder of five-year-old Samantha Runnion is a frightening reminder that our children are at risk. The presumption of innocence cloaks Runnion's alleged murderer, Alejandro Avila, until the state of California presents its evidence.

        Forum Column
        
        By Lisa Pinto
        
        The brutal murder of five-year-old Samantha Runnion is a frightening reminder that our children are at risk. The presumption of innocence cloaks Runnion's alleged murderer, Alejandro ...

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