Columbus Family Outraged by 3-Year Sentence in Fatal Stabbing of 17-Year-Old Halia Culbertson
Columbus Family Seeks Justice After 17-Year-Old Halia Culbertson’s Killer Gets 3-Year Deal
In Columbus, Ohio the family of 17-year-old Halia Culbertson is grappling with intense grief and frustration following the tragic loss of their loved one, according to the published article of ABC 6. Culbertson was fatally stabbed in March 2023 during a fight outside a Northland convenience store a violent act committed by then 18-year-old Bryanna Barozzini. Now more than a year later Barozzini has struck a deal with prosecutors pleading guilty to involuntary manslaughter. The agreement has drastically reduced her potential sentence from a life term to a maximum of three years in prison leaving Culbertson’s family feeling that justice has not been served. It’s been over a year and it’s not gotten any easier Langley shared emphasizing the enduring pain of losing Halia who was known for her vibrant love of life and making new friends.
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Columbus Family Grieves as Prosecutors Reduce Sentence for Halia Culbertson’s Killer
The plea deal which saw two murder counts dropped in favor of a lesser charge has been particularly hard for the family to accept. Langley described the reduced sentence as a “grave miscarriage of justice” struggling to comprehend how this could be considered a fair resolution. As Barozzini awaits sentencing on July 11th the emotional wounds for Halia’s family remain raw. They continue to seek answers and justice for Halia feeling that the legal system has failed to adequately address the severity of the crime.
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