Mother's Outrage: Accused Killer Furloughed for Funeral, Denied Input

Mother's Reaction to Furlough Decision

• 💔 Alacia Ford-Barron, mother of shooting victim Myrah Zeigler, expresses her devastation and anger over the decision to furlough the accused killer, Larry Smith, to attend his father's funeral.
• 😠 She describes the decision as a "slap in my face", highlighting the pain of the accused killer being able to freely experience life while her daughter cannot.
• 🚫 Ford-Barron states she was never consulted or asked for input before the judge granted the furlough.

Victim Advocate Involvement

• ❓ The victim advocate, who existed in the case, did not contact Ford-Barron in advance of the furlough.
• ⚠️ Ford-Barron learned about the furlough the day after permission was granted by the detective.

Impact on Family and Justice

• 😥 Monty Baron, Myrah's stepfather, also notes that the courts never reached out to him regarding the furlough or the suspect's return.
• ⚖️ Ford-Barron questions how a judge could allow an accused killer out of prison without supervision.
• 🗣️ She believes community outcry and her speaking out on live television may have prompted the judge to issue a clarification of the furlough the following day.