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By A Mom

May 29, 2007 7:55 AM | Link to this

The bottom line is this: IF the US would not have let the Mota brothers in the country, Kevin would be alive today. We need to shut the US doors to others, period. Enough is enough. I sometimes feel as if I am the one that is the foreigner in my own country!! As for Kevin, it breaks my heart, as for Josh, leave him alone. I know him very well, as my son went to school with him. He is a good kid. I am sure he did not realize Kevin was dying, or he would not have left him.

By beth

May 28, 2007 11:30 PM | Link to this

cont….. found, tried, and convicted. Hopefully soon. My thoughts and prayers are with the Barnhill family.

By beth

May 28, 2007 11:27 PM | Link to this

I do not know about the rest of you but my ancestors when they came to this country had to learn and use the language before they could get a job. That is not the issue here though, justice needs to be served. I am sure alcohol and drugs played a part. They were at a bar for goodness sakes for sure alcohol was involved. But an innocent life was taken and there needs to be justice served whether the killer was Mexican or whatever! There is no time limit for prosecution for murder. Torres will be

By kim

May 28, 2007 3:45 PM | Link to this

cont … She told me it was like losing him all over again. Can u imagine seeing photos of your son on an autopsy table. I realize this is America and yes we are all entitled to our opinions however remember u must be considerate of the Barnhills at all times, this is their tragedy and something they will live with everyday until the Lord calls them home to be reunited with Kevin. John 3:16

By kim

May 28, 2007 3:40 PM | Link to this

I live across the strett from the Barnhills. I have witnessed first hand what this family has gone thru these past 9 months with the death of their son and brother. I would ask all of u if u are going to post be considerate of the Barnhills- who cares if Kevin was drunk and smoked - NO ONE deserves what happened to him. Mrs Barnhill had made i thru Mothers Day and then had to go thru this trial. I spoke to her about the trial Thursday when it was given to the jury -

By jl

May 26, 2007 11:34 AM | Link to this

james real funny you would even put mike eaves and morel to blame. There were several people who were there and watched the fight but did not get involved. Kevin did, and Josh did. Kevin lost his life and that is a tragedy. Lets not forget that he was not a 16 year old high school student feeling like he needed to help a buddy. These are grown men and made bad decisions. Lets say there mouths got them into touble. I to know both of them and no Morel is to blame for his actions not torres.

By jl

May 26, 2007 11:34 AM | Link to this

james real funny you would even put mike eaves and morel to blame. There were several people who were there and watched the fight but did not get involved. Kevin did, and Josh did. Kevin lost his life and that is a tragedy. Lets not forget that he was not a 16 year old high school student feeling like he needed to help a buddy. These are grown men and made bad decisions. Lets say there mouths got them into touble. I to know both of them and no Morel is to blame for his actions not torres.

By jl

May 26, 2007 11:33 AM | Link to this

james real funny you would even put mike eaves and morel to blame. There were several people who were there and watched the fight but did not get involved. Kevin did, and Josh did. Kevin lost his life and that is a tragedy. Lets not forget that he was not a 16 year old high school student feeling like he needed to help a buddy. These are grown men and made bad decisions. Lets say there mouths got them into touble. I to know both of them and no Morel may is to blame for his actions not torres.

By James

May 26, 2007 12:29 AM | Link to this

I knew Josh and Kevin. I am also a patron of the Mason Pub. Kevin was great friend, but he made a dumb choice of hanging with Josh. The staff of the Pub had no knowledge of what occurred that night because they were closed and cleaning at the time this incident occurred. I’m glad there some closure for the Barnhill family. But the crime occurred almost 400 yds away. I mourn the loss of Kevin Barnhill, but blame the people involved.. Josh, Mike Eaves, and the coward who committed the murder.

By Darren

May 26, 2007 12:20 AM | Link to this

Vernon: I did pay close attention to what was said. Get a transcript. The barmaid testified that she denied entry to Morel because of his mouth. Every witness called stated that no altercations took place and the bar closed without incident. Morel picked a fight with “a Mexican” in the parking lot, after the bar was closed. Barnhill, an unwitting friend, got the retaliation of that victim. A heinouse, senseless act. Your anger is justified, just be sure who to be angry with..

By Anna

May 25, 2007 11:23 PM | Link to this

Also, I want to make a comment on the things said about Mexicans. Lesson 101: NOT EVERY (Fill-in an ethnicity) PERSON IS THE SAME. Not every male is the same as the next, not every female is the same as the next. German, Irish, Canadian, American, etc… We are all different and individually make our own choices - so don’t think that every Mexican is out to kill you. PLUS, not every Mexican is an illegal immigrant! We don’t need to revert back to slavery like minded ideas and mentalities.

By Jones

May 25, 2007 11:13 PM | Link to this

LW, were you there? If so, did you testify as a witness? Police questioned the “driver”, asked him if he ever drove around to the back of the bar….he said no. The police then showed him a surveilance tape from behind the bar, and asked if that was his car that showed up twice…TWICE! And then his story changed. Josh and Kevin were not in that bar that night…but information gets twisted around…you can thank the news media for that.

By Anna

May 25, 2007 11:11 PM | Link to this

As an outsider, new to the area, I find it very interesting that all sorts of things are being done for the Victim. Yet, as Lesa has said, What about all the other alumni killed? Please do donate monies and energy for students, but don’t do it because he was killed by illegal aliens - do it because you want to remember him. Better yet, Do a memorial fund for all deceased alumni, particularly those of heinous crimes.

By lw

May 25, 2007 11:02 PM | Link to this

I think its funny reading all this bullsht on here. Josh Morel is serving his punishment. Leave his name at of it. He made a choice h=just like kevin did to get involved. If Kevin did nothing like you all act like and Josh did everything, why did they chase kevin and not Josh. The dumbac who siad morel and another bar owner drove around back then left check the police report, thats when they arrested Josh. It is sad what happened to Kevin but stop all ur bllsht talk when none of you were ther.

By bmp

May 25, 2007 10:59 PM | Link to this

By the way, the bar that this supposedly happened at is not a sleazy bar Lesa! Metropolis is a sleazy bar, Brewske’s in Hamilton is a sleazy bar. Have you ever been in that bar? I think everything you have to say is just some random thought that you have at that moment….it makes no sense. One minute you love Kevin, the next you want people to stop liking him. Odd, that’s all, odd….

By Diana

May 25, 2007 10:53 PM | Link to this

My son is in WC Jail with Jose Mota. He said from the very beginning that Jose did not kill Kevin Barnhill. Just because he is Mexican does not make him guilty. He is a caring person. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Kevin Barnhil.

By Tim Henry

May 25, 2007 9:29 PM | Link to this

My friend Mr. Jose Mota was found not guilty today by local white residents and yes will be sent back to mexico round trip airfare via local tax payers. And my other friend Humberto will take one free appeal thanks again to local tax payers. And if failure comes from the appeal i will gladly open my check book to defeat the family cause and get Mr. Humberto Mota released so bring your check book to keep him locked up “Or simply do the honorable and release him and find the killer”

By Ron

May 25, 2007 7:23 PM | Link to this

Now that the Motas have been tried, what has been done for Josh Morel and the other bar owner that drove behind, saw the victim’s body laying there and then drove off? They should have something done to them besides a heaping portion of justifiable guilt.

By Tina West

May 25, 2007 4:41 PM | Link to this

To back what Vernon was saying, I’m concerned (since they feel the need to include that Kevin had marijuana in his system) why they haven’t brought up the fact that there was a big fat bag of cocaine on Humberto Mota when he was arrested the night of Kevin’s murder!! It might say the charges were filed in Sept. but Humberto Mota was in JAIL then— it was from the night of the murder. I’d strongly advise anyone concerned about Kevin having marijuana in his system to study up on COCAINE.

By Vernon

May 25, 2007 3:21 PM | Link to this

Darren, you need to check the source of your facts. The bartender at Mason Pub has testified that both Kevin and Josh Morel were INSIDE of the bar. Kevin was apologetic for Morel’s behavior. You have now invalidated anything that you have to say because you obviously do not know what you are talking about. As far as a crime they didn’t commit? Complicity to Murder!?! You don’t know very much about our legal system do you?

By Vernon

May 25, 2007 3:14 PM | Link to this

My apologies, I did not provide the full link. Here it is. http://www.co.warren.oh.us/clerkofcourt/search/detail.asp?A5CRCD=06CR23539

By Vernon

May 25, 2007 3:09 PM | Link to this

Although I have stated my stance, I am compelled to bring another fact to this forum. The issue of drugs here has sparked curiousity and I have found that Humberto Mota was convicted of COCAINE posession on September 5, 2007; in Warren County court. Merely 10 days after Kevin’s murder!! Now that is a drug that promotes aggressiveness, mood swings, increased blood-pressure, along w/ other negative effects. Follow this link http://www.co.warren.oh.us/clerkofcourt/search/detail.asp?A5CRCD=06CR235

By Darren

May 25, 2007 2:36 PM | Link to this

A heinous, tragic crime occurred. There are victims on several fronts. The deceased and his loved ones. What about the Mota guys? In jail since August for a crime that it seems they didn’t commit. What about the businesses around that area? The pizzaria, the bar, the bowling alley, and the safe company? The deceased and his belligerent friend were dropped off in that area by the owner of another bar, after closing time. They were never even in the bar…Pray for all of the victims.

By Jimmy J.

May 25, 2007 2:30 PM | Link to this

I can only assume that this defense and possibly our PERFECT coroner can make points that Kevin was high on marijuana. People in society like this are jokes. Marijuana does not make you violent no matter how much idiots like the defense and coroner want to make this true. I suppose the murders that were high on cocaine were not violent. This is an F*g joke. Marijuana might have been in his system but that doesn’t mean it was smoked that night you fools.

By Robbie Gail

May 25, 2007 2:10 PM | Link to this

I just want to say this one thing. I did not know this young man that was murdered. Thats right MURDERED. You are putting him on trial. How can that be? Who cares what he did prior to being MURDERED who cares how much he drank or how much pot he smoked. The people responsible should pay with there lives. And they weren’t even suppose to be in this country! Did anyone drug test these monsters that did this? I wonder what drugs they were on, in order to commit murder?

By HC

May 25, 2007 1:52 PM | Link to this

Regardless of other Alumni’s feelings about Kevin, he was not just another Alumni and I will not treat him as one. I feel sorry for other people’s families of other victim’s too but this time it is about Kevin and that is what is important here. I am very confused by anything Lesa says it contradicts itself in every instance. So with that no argument needed. Kevin will always be in my heart. :)

By Brenda

May 25, 2007 1:31 PM | Link to this

My daughter is a alumnus of Little Miami. I am writing as a mother. I know many of her friends. I have come to love many of these kids. Kevin was just such a kid. You couldn’t help but love him. Tragedy is just that until it knocks on your own door. It breaks my heart to think of this senseless murder. How anyone can condone any part of this is beyond my comprehension. Good and bad are not on trial, but RIGHT is. Love and miss you, Kevin.

By Lesa

May 25, 2007 12:33 PM | Link to this

If you really thought I was jealous or didn’t care, then why would I be following the trial?

By Lesa

May 25, 2007 12:30 PM | Link to this

Don’t you think it’s wrong that we’ve not done this outpouring for everyone else? I do, I feel embaressed that it’s not been done for everyone else. I feel we’ve let down our friends. You can feel sorry for me or pray for me, whatever. I know when I pass I have my own mourners. I don’t need a huge outpouring. I am not beating down anyone for anything that they are doing, but that last time I checked this is an open forum and where would the world be if we didn’t have debate and differences?

By Lesa

May 25, 2007 12:25 PM | Link to this

If you truely did read all my stuff you would have read how horrible I feel for his parents and I’ve stated several times that Kevin didn’t deserve to die. We all grieve differently, if you wish to follow everything, write blogs, arrange benefits, go ahead. I wish you the best. I am 100% confident that the brothers will be found guilty, there is too much evidence against them. Lets take the concept of “Kevin” out of this and just make it any alumni that was killed.

By Vernon

May 25, 2007 9:29 AM | Link to this

Steve, I am in awe of your message. I feel as if you pulled the words from my thoughts and would bet many share that feeling. I stand by every last thing that you said. To Lesa, I truly feel sorry for you. Kevin was loved and I can only hope that I leave behind the love and feelings of my family and friends in the way that he did. Death is guaranteed, life is not. For these, and many more, reasons I will pray for you. I will pray that you find compassion and satisfaction throughout your life.

By HC

May 25, 2007 7:51 AM | Link to this

wouldn’t have the same effect on people if it happened to you. Kevin will always be loved and rememebered by his friends and loved ones. Regardless of what the defense says and regardless of who said what to who he did not deserve this. We Love you Kevin RIP.

By HC

May 25, 2007 7:48 AM | Link to this

All I have to say is Kevin was a great friend and a good person. If he smoked pot who cares, that doesn’t mean he deserved to die. I am upset with the fact that some people keep pushing the issue about us making him look like a God. I agree that there is a “lesson to learn” from this. But we shouldn’t forget or stop loving Kev because of that. I have heard several comments from Lesa on a couple of different forums, are you jealous of the fact that we loved him or are you just worried you

By Steve

May 25, 2007 12:57 AM | Link to this

writing the letters to the editor. Your negative remarks only bring the people who cared about him closer. He may not be “a god” as you put it. But he was a boy, a friend, and a man that many people cared about. And deep down im sure you did too.

By Steve

May 25, 2007 12:46 AM | Link to this

who are hurting. I grew up with kevin, however we were never very close. Nonetheless, his friends and family were robbed of someone they loved by a group of people who should have never been here to begin with. A communtiy rallying together to mourn the loss of one of its own is never anything to be critical of. I can only hope that when my time comes, i am remebered with the same amount of respect and love as kevin has been. So you continue your petty blogs, but they dont matter. And keep

By Steve

May 25, 2007 12:38 AM | Link to this

you state that Mexico is a tough country. Have you been there, were you raised there. last time I checked this wasnt mexico. I dont disagree that it is like the life we all enjoyed growing up here in this area. But they should have never been out of mexico to begin with. I am all for LEGAL immigration, and not just from mexico, but all nations. And maybe, just maybe, you should try not looking at this whole horrible situation from your high horse, but from the viewpoints of the people

By Steve

May 25, 2007 12:29 AM | Link to this

or how good your grades were, or how good of an athlete you were. All that remains are the people who care about him and how he touched them. I have read your blogs, and your comments in the paper. I think its sad you have lashed out with every media outlet you have been given while people are still grieving. Especially since you have known him from gradeschool. Since you are so self-rightious, maybe we should let you control the emotions of his friends and family.

By Steve

May 25, 2007 12:16 AM | Link to this

While we all agree that this is a tragedy, Lesa, you can not honestly sit there for one moment and be angry for the simple fact that Kevin has been portrayed as a good friend, a loved son, a hard worker, and overall what every parent would like for their child to become. I hope that if I am ever taken whether it be by the hand of another man or by the grace of god, that i am remebered for all the good things i did in life, and not for my mistakes. Because in the end, its not how popular, or

By Lesa

May 24, 2007 9:36 PM | Link to this

We all say racial things, either quietly or out loud. Mexico is a tough country. From what I’ve seen it’s kill or be killed there. The brothers were carrying knives. You can’t go into a sleazy bar and run your mouth and not expect someone to do something anymore. Let’s learn a lesson from this tragic killing instead of making Kevin a GOD!

By Heather

May 24, 2007 9:17 PM | Link to this

I agree with you Darrell, i think his so called friend, Josh Morel should be sentenced to…Josh left him lay there to die when in fact, Kevin was trying to watch Josh’s back b/c Josh hit Jose in the nose. Wouldn’t you think when someone is screaming repeatedly HELP ME, HELP ME you would call for help or do something.i’m sorry but if i heard someone screaming for help, i would do my damndest to help them! Why did Josh get into someone’s car and not go back there w/help from the people @ the bar!

By Darrell

May 24, 2007 5:51 PM | Link to this

I agree with what AM was saying. It is amazing how the actual events that took place that night have been twisted around. Yes, someone was murdered, and that is a sad tragedy that should be justified, but like Vernon is saying, complicity to murder is just as bad as murder and should be handled the same. What about the guy that drove around back and left Barnhill to die. Wasn’t that his friend? He should be charged as well for not saving his life.

By Ron

May 24, 2007 5:48 PM | Link to this

Not to diminish the significance of a life lost but was the victim purely a bystander in all the initial fighting? Numerous different accounts of what occurred have circulated.

By HM

May 24, 2007 3:40 PM | Link to this

I can’t believe they are making Kevin out to be a bad guy because he was drunk and had smoked pot. Who hasn’t??? Did they test the MURDERERS to see what they were on? No, Kevin was no saint by any means. But just because someone says something derrogetory does not mean they should be MURDERED. Suck it up and deal with it. It happens every day… If Mexicans enter our country legally, more power to them. CONGRATS! If you are sneaking in here to steal our jobs, LEAVE….

By Vernon

May 24, 2007 1:41 PM | Link to this

AM, I will second the fact that there are very few with all of the details. I am not bold enough to make that claim. My hope is that the jury will have all of that information. Complicity to Murder is just as bad a murder. For me to take part in a murder and not to ‘pull the trigger’ makes me just as guilty as the one that did. Don’t forget, these three were breaking the law by merely being here without going through the lawfull process. God bless our judicial system, this jury & our country!

By Joe

May 24, 2007 1:23 PM | Link to this

It’s unbelieveable to me that a man lost his life, MURDERED, by the scum of the Earth, and the headline of the story is that Kevin was drunk and had smoked that night. Its not a big surprise to me if the defense would use this irrellevant piece of information, but for the media to focus on this is truely sad. If this is the focus, I have a question…what was the Mota’s and Torres’s BAC that nite? No answer? It doesn’t matter, a man’s dead, let’s keep our eye on the ball here.

By AM

May 24, 2007 12:57 PM | Link to this

Vernon, point taken. I think you misunderstood my point. I do not think that Barnhill being murdered is justified. If the Motas are the ones that killed him, put them in jail, death row, whatever…but nobody knows for a fact right now that both, nor either of the Mota brothers are the ones who “killed” Kevin Barhill. I think it is awful that Kevin died, and I agree with everyone else, that whoever killed him should pay for their actions…I just don’t think that everyone has all of the facts..

By Bob

May 24, 2007 12:56 PM | Link to this

So, Ryan, people break the law by entering the U.S. illegally . . and here is nothing we can do? Your attitude is part of the problem. The reality is that these people ARE breaking the law, and their willingness to work for slave wages undercuts the wages of hard-working Americans. Not all illegals are murderers, but the fact that they are willing to break our laws UPON ENTRY makes them less than ideal additions. What other laws are they willing to break? As Fred wrote: Call your Senators!

By Vernon

May 24, 2007 12:37 PM | Link to this

AM, Your statement is seriously flawed. At what point were there ‘three white guys’ that you refer to? Additionally, Morel used a derogatory term and initiated a fight. At this point, the accused JUMPED Kevin and killed him. Is this justified in your eyes? It is ridiculous that you can make a statement that Kevin put himself in that situation, you should be ashamed of yourself! Review the facts!

By Ryan

May 24, 2007 12:37 PM | Link to this

Of course we want to keep the bad ones out of our country, but passing legislation that is just gonna throw money at the problem won’t help. They will get across whether we build a wall or not. And did we all forget that they want a shot at the american dream? It would be great if they all waited to come in legally but that isn’t gonna happen. But we can’t view the whole issue on one altercation with a friend or loved one. Kevin incited the situation, they reacted, if guilty they’ll do time

By Ryan

May 24, 2007 12:14 PM | Link to this

We can’t bring him back by closing our borders. And immigration reform is going to take decades for a truly implemental system to really come to fruition. Its not the nicest view of america but do we want to pay exponentially more for basic goods and services by making sure no illegals are getting jobs in our communities. All of the work that we pay illegals pennies for would need to be filled and a good amount of those jobs are not ones that legals want to do for minimum wage.

By Ryan

May 24, 2007 12:13 PM | Link to this

We can’t bring him back by closing our borders. And immigration reform is going to take decades for a truly implemental system to really come to fruition. Its not the nicest view of america but do we want to pay exponentially more for basic goods and services by making sure no illegals are getting jobs in our communities. All of the work that we pay illegals pennies for would need to be filled and a good amount of those jobs are not ones that legals want to do for minimum wage.

By AM

May 24, 2007 12:10 PM | Link to this

I think a lot of people are forgetting the fact that Jose was the first person to be jumped that night. He was minding his own business, and out of nowhere a car pulls up and three white guys jump out and start beating him. Did anyone really listen to the news? (although the news bothched it a little) Sometimes, if you put yourself in a situation, you may not like the outcome. I feel for all of Kevin Barnhill’s friends and family, but he put himself in that situation.

By Ryan

May 24, 2007 12:00 PM | Link to this

Lets be honest here. Three guys are at their local watering hole and two other guys show up at that same watering hole looking for a good time also. After a confrontation where one group chastises and ridicules the other a fight ensues. Punches are thrown and in the end a knife is pulled. The night just went from bad to worse. For those of us that knew Kevin this is a tragedy and hard to look at without our emotions. But that is what our justice system is for.

By Heather

May 24, 2007 11:42 AM | Link to this

What other evidence?? They found THEIR bloody shirts HIDDEN inside THEIR home in THEIR sump pump!I’m sure not all mexicans are bad but these 3 were & justice needs to be served for what they did! It irritates me to all end that people can’t see that even though Kevin wasn’t perfect,he’s being judged b/c of the racial slurs.We all do it!When you see a mexican,they start talking in spanish, i don’t know what they are saying!When you see anyone of another ethnicity,they talk in another language too

By Lesa

May 24, 2007 11:13 AM | Link to this

Two wrongs don’t make a right!!! Showing that Kevin was drunk and high is an attempt from the defense to do something, that doesn’t matter though. There is too much evidence leading to the brothers. So it doesn’t matter. I believe the defense is trying to show that Kevin wasn’t the saint that his father is making him out to be. He admitted that Kevin had issues he had be struggling with. The fact that racial slurs were thrown, lets just admit it, we all say things like that, whether it’s loudl

By Vernon

May 24, 2007 10:07 AM | Link to this

KC, LEGAL immigration is the bloodline of our country! ILLEGAL immigration is destroying it. Many have waited and payed their dues to legally enter our country & we shall welcome them with open arms. The ones that haven’t CHEAT everyone else! The issue at hand is that three men jumped one man and took his life. It doesn’t matter where you’re from or who you are… that is wrong! What evidence are you waiting for? Their blood and Kevin’s blood put’s them both at the scene! Justice shall prevail

By KC

May 24, 2007 8:57 AM | Link to this

Wow - lots of anti-immigrant sentiments here! Why not hear all the evidence before jumping in with all guns blazing? Is it just me or do all the anti-Mexicans write like they never got past the eighth grade?

By KC

May 24, 2007 8:53 AM | Link to this

Wow! Lots of anti-immigrant sentiments here. Why not hear all the evidence before jumping in with all guns blazing. Is it just me or do all the anti-Mexican writers seem to have gotten no farther than the eighth grade?

By KC

May 24, 2007 8:53 AM | Link to this

Wow! Lots of anti-immigrant sentiments here. Why not hear all the evidence before jumping in with all guns blazing. Is it just me or do all the anti-Mexican writers seem to have gotten no farther than the eighth grade?

By judy

May 24, 2007 8:23 AM | Link to this

they never found the mexican who killed the little girl in hamilton,he was illeagal.thank god they got two of these illeagal killers.i have no use for them,my husband does construction an has been underbid many times by them,most can’t speak english,but around x-mas,with no work or presents,if ya holler green card,they will run like roaches.

By larryb

May 24, 2007 7:30 AM | Link to this

To bad Marty Robbins, passed away, he could have taken them on horseback to El Paso city for there trial.Then if proved guilty,they would be hanging from a rope.

By Rich

May 24, 2007 6:48 AM | Link to this

Who cares about the drinking and pot smoking. Shouldn’t be an issue, he’s dead. It should be a quick trial.

By Rich

May 24, 2007 6:48 AM | Link to this

Who cares about the drinking and pot smoking. Shouldn’t be an issue, he’s dead. It should be a quick trial.

By Rich

May 24, 2007 6:47 AM | Link to this

Who cares about the drinking and pot smoking. Shouldn’t be an issue, he’s dead. It should be a quick trial.

By daniel anderson

May 24, 2007 12:42 AM | Link to this

it dont matter if he was drinking or smokeing. the fact is 3 people jumped 1 person and killed him. give them death. and that will take the smiles off there faces.

By David Anderson

May 24, 2007 12:17 AM | Link to this

i say send the to the old rock along with charles manson and then lets see who stands up last

By arin

May 23, 2007 5:00 PM | Link to this

heres what i think. i also went to school with kevin, sit beside him on the bus daily! i think it is very sad that he was kill and those guys are laughing about it and they should get time for killing him. BUT- how is it right that what the paper says is that kevin and morel started the whole fight.you CAN NOT judge all mexican because 3 messed up! there not all bad!!!! i cried to the day i found out kevin was killed!!!! think about it!!!!!!!

By Kenny

May 23, 2007 4:12 PM | Link to this

I rather see all the evidence in this case, we all know how many innocent people is in death row just because our prejudice.

By Vernon

May 23, 2007 4:00 PM | Link to this

What would the toxicology report have turned up for the Motas and Torres? Kevin had some drinks and smoked, so we’re going to justify the ILLEGAL aliens’ role?… I think not! These people were here ILLEGALLY and took a friend and LEGAL member of our community. For that, we’ll never be able to hand this trash the justice they deserve. I will gladly give up my tax dollars to put these guys in jail until there’s an opening in the death chamber!! RIP Barhill. May God have mercy on their souls!

By Heather

May 23, 2007 3:07 PM | Link to this

Why is the paper making Barnhill look like he asked for it?? Drunk and smoked pot…thats not the point at all!! He was murdered by 3 cold heartless people that don’t care about who Kevin was. Its wrong and to hear that they are smiling throughout the whole trial just makes me sick!! These Mota brothers honestly need to have a taste of what they did to Kevin and then be put in jail!Its cold and heartless! I just want to know why it had to end that way.

By Lindsay

May 23, 2007 2:38 PM | Link to this

well 1st off it does’nt matter how drunk kevin barnhill was, he was at a bart for crying out loud and he was’nt driving. The only thing that should matter in this stoy is that he got murdered, plain and simply COLD BLOODED MURDER. So why would you try and dwell on how drunk he was and make it sound like he was a bad guy and asked for it, it does’nt even matter if he did hit the mexican, that does’nt make murder ok… whty dont you comment on how the suspects keep smiling in court and act proud??

By Tina

May 23, 2007 2:05 PM | Link to this

It’s honestly almost too hard to read about all this— Barnhill was so happy-go-lucky all the time and such a pleasure to be around, so very loved by everyone he knew. It makes me sick that these worthless pieces of trash took my friend’s life over something so petty. No matter how you look at it, nothing could possibly justify what they did to Kevin and no punishment would ever be good enough in my eyes. R.I.P. Skrilla! We love and miss you Bone…

By Heather

May 23, 2007 12:48 PM | Link to this

Yes the Mota brothers are illegal immagrants! So is Enrique Torres who is still at large which is scary!!! As i am a former classmate of Kevin’s,this is just such a tragedy to a guy who opened his heart and arms to anyone around him. He was so easy to get along with!! I hope justice is served for the Mota brothers and i hope Enrique Torres is found and locked up for life. R.I.P. Kevin,we will never forget you and your sweet smile!

By Gail

May 22, 2007 8:52 PM | Link to this

This country can’t keep their own people in jobs, let a lone, letting illegals in with amnesty, what is the law for if illegals can break the law and then given a pat on the back. If you read the paper lately all you see is mexican names, then it says what crime they commited. The senators better stop this before bush changes the countrys name to “CRIMINALS HAVEN, WELCOME” SHERIFF JONES SEEMS TO BE THE ONLY ONE SMART ENOUGH TO SEE BEYOND TODAY AND REALIZE WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF THIS IS PAST

By Fred

May 22, 2007 7:26 PM | Link to this

this has moved beyond sheriff Jones.With the proposed illegal immigrant amnesty the great people in DC are trying to bestow upon us,why dont they just open all the prison cells and let the criminals out thats fair is it not,under the amnesty bill proposed in the senate even illegals that commit crimes like this would be given a permanant visa all sins cleansed welcome to America.

If you even care the next to weeks are crucial in stopping this call your senators.

By Heather

May 22, 2007 6:22 PM | Link to this

I Think that what their doing is really wrong and something should be done about this. I think that just like the sex affenders all the people with stabbing or killing should be on their too, that way people know weather their safe or not.

By MARY

May 22, 2007 5:54 PM | Link to this

I Liked to know was the mexicons’ ILLLEGAL? If so get them out of here SHERIFF JONES. This is sad another killing!!!! SHERIFF JONES I APPALUED YOU for everything you try to do !! Butler county has gotten worse over the past 30 or so yrs.Killings,drugs,rape,its’ sad you cant’ even sit outside late at night without getting shot at or whatever!