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    Published On: Oct 14 2011 02:30:20 PM EDT  Updated On: Aug 02 2007 06:01:16 AM EDT
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    BRUNSWICK, Ga. -

    Family members of a slain 6-year-old Brunswick boy did not hold back their emotion as attorneys defending one of the men accused of murder filed more than 50 motions in the case on Thursday.

    After a week of searching for missing Christopher Barrios, the boy's body was found in woods three miles from his Glynn County home.

    A registered sexual offender and his two parents were arrested and charged with abduction, sexual assault and murder in the case. The father, David Edenfield, 58, showed little emotion as his attorney presented more than 50 motions on Wednesday at a hearing.

    Superior Court Judge Stephen G. Scarlett did not immediately rule on most of the motions, including keeping court records closed and security issues regarding the trial.

    Christopher's family attended the hearing, as they have all proceedings involving the death of the boy.

    "I'd like to put a little of my vengeance on him," said Sue Rodriguez, Christopher's grandmother. "I'd like to beat him down like a dog and treat him like he did our baby."

    Christopher?s father said he believes David Edenfield may have been the driving force behind the crime.

    On Monday, attorneys for the son, George Edenfield, presented 86 motions to the judge, including asking that the state not request the death penalty and arguing that the media should be barred from pretrial hearings on potential evidence.

    Christopher's family just wants to make sure their pride and joy isn't forgotten.

    "That's justice -- for him to get what he gave our baby," Rodriguez said. "He's a grown man... that baby couldn't fight."

    Previous Stories:

    • July 30, 2007: Boy's Accused Killer In Court For Hearing
    • April 13, 2007: Molester, Parents Plead Not Guilty In Slaying
    • April 2, 2007: 4 Accused In 6-Year-Old's Killing Appear In Court
    • March 30, 2007: Judge Who Gave Accused Killer Probation To Oversee Murder Trial
    • March 23, 2007: Brunswick Gathers For Funeral Of 'Angel'
    • March 22, 2007: Molester, His Parents Charged In Christopher's 'Horrific' Slaying
    • March 21, 2007: As Slain Boy's Viewing Begins, 3 Charged With Murder
    • March 19, 2007: Child Molester Got Probation Days Before Slain Boy Vanished
    • March 17, 2007: Community Copes After Boy's Search Ends In Tragedy
    • March 16, 2007: Missing Boy Found Dead; 4 May Face Murder Charges
    • March 15, 2007: Body Of Missing Brunswick Boy Found
    • March 15, 2007: New Search, More Evidence, But No Sign Of Missing Boy
    • March 15, 2007: Police Search Pond, Follow New Tips In Missing Boy Case
    • March 14, 2007: 2nd Search Warrant Executed At Sex Offender's Home
    • March 14, 2007: Sex Offender, Offender's Mother Arrested In Boy's Disappearance
    • March 13, 2007: Police Search Sex Offender's Trailer In Hunt For Missing 6-Year-Old
    • March 12, 2007: After 4 Days, Police Believe Georgia Boy Was Abducted
    • March 11, 2007: $27,000 Reward Offered For Missing Georgia Boy
    • March 10, 2007: Searchers, Family Determined To Find Missing 6-Year-Old
    • March 9, 2007: After 24 Hours, No Sign Of Missing Georgia Boy
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