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Community slowly heals after 7-year-old's murder

Jeffry Scott The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Last updated Monday, April 30, 2012 - 2:03pm

CANTON, Ga. -- Some of the signs are subtle that life is getting back to normal in the town of Canton, like the childish chalk drawings on the sidewalk beside the playground where 7-year-old Jorelys Rivera was last seen before she was murdered last December.

Along with the stick figures of animals and fish are the words "I love my brother and mom." In the afternoons children are back in the playground, too. There, the difference isn't as subtle.

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Kindergartner handcuffed by police after tantrum

Jeff Martin The Associated Press

Last updated Tuesday, April 17, 2012 - 5:07pm

ATLANTA, Ga. -- Police in Georgia handcuffed a kindergartner with her arms behind her back after the girl threw a tantrum and the police chief defended the action as a safety measure.

The girl's family demanded Tuesday that their central Georgia city change policy so that other children aren't treated the same way. They say the child was shaken up by the ordeal.

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9-year-old boy summoned for jury duty

Contributed Cape Cod Times

Last updated Monday, March 19, 2012 - 10:54am

YARMOUTH, Mass. -- Like many people who get summoned to jury duty, Jacob Clark didn't want to go.

But unlike most people, he had a legitimate excuse -- he's 9 years old.

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Fundraiser to help West Haven boy with genetic disorder

Jamie Lampros Standard-Examiner

Last updated Thursday, February 23, 2012 - 10:40pm

OGDEN — A fundraising event will be held Saturday at Weber State University on behalf of a West Haven youngster with a rare genetic disorder.

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A fundraising event Saturday will help purchase new equipment, including an individualized stroller, chair and bed, for Kash Maughan, of West Haven. The 4-year-old has X-linked myotubular myopathy. (Courtesy photo)

Equestrian event to benefit West Haven boy

JaNae Francis Standard-Examiner

Last updated Friday, December 9, 2011 - 1:09am

FARMINGTON -- Horse enthusiasts take note: A Saturday night fundraiser is designed for those at any skill level and benefits a young West Haven boy with a big need.

No prior experience is necessary for the team sorting event planned to start with sign-ups at 5:30 p.m. Saturday at the Buffalo Ranch, 37 N. Buffalo Road.

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Pajama-clad boy, 7, drives 20 miles with police in pursuit

Detroit Free Press, Tammy Stables Battaglia

Last updated Tuesday, June 21, 2011 - 5:20pm

DETROIT -- Barefoot and still in pajamas, the 7-year-old boy stood on the side of a Caseville, Mich., road on Monday morning, crying and begging to see his dad.

Police say that as his mother slept, the boy drove his stepfather's red Pontiac Sunfire more than 20 miles from Sheridan Township by himself to try to get there, hitting speeds of 50 mph with police in pursuit.

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