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Barber Denied Parole Again at 86 | Chico News
Robert Barber, the 86-year-old convicted child sex offender from Shasta County, just got another crushing blow: his parole was denied again, with officials saying he won’t be eligible until he’s at least 90. Convicted in 2002 on 32 counts of abuse dating back to the 1960s, Barber fled to Mexico in the 90s after a victim came forward — and was eventually caught thanks to “America’s Most Wanted.” The parole board, swayed by victim statements, community letters, and the ongoing threat he poses, upheld the decision. The DA’s office hailed it as a victory for survivors and praised the prosecutor…
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