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Mother of Anthony Ávalos Seeks New Sentence in Son's Torture and Murder Case

17 June 2026 10:30

Heather Maxine Barron, mother of Anthony Ávalos, has filed a motion for a new sentence in the torture and murder of her son. - Barron claims she was also a victim of Kareem Ernesto Leiva.

- The abuse occurred in Lancaster, Los Angeles County. - Barron's legal team argues coercion and manipulation.

The motion seeks to reduce her sentence, citing domestic violence, but a court date is pending.

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