susanbarich wrote 1 year ago: Last Tuesday, August 6 marked the two-year anniversary of our losing Alex. Thank you to all his fri … more →
susanbarich wrote 1 year ago: Jessica was re-sentenced today by Judge Hill to 3 years in state prison at 50% credit, down from 5 a … more →
susanbarich wrote 1 year ago: Dear all, Joe died in his sleep this morning, May 5, 2008, at about 7:30 AM. His family was by his … more →
susanbarich wrote 1 year ago: It is with a heavy heart that I report that we still do not have a fair, timely and just sentence fo … more →
susanbarich wrote 1 year ago: Alan and I, along with Jessica’s mother, Melanie, showed up for court on April 8 only to find … more →
susanbarich wrote 1 year ago: When we all arrived at the courthouse Tuesday morning, Johnny on the spot at 8:30 a.m., after tossin … more →
susanbarich wrote 1 year ago: This sentencing is no longer about Jessica and Alex. At the February 20 hearing, the judge read from … more →
susanbarich wrote 1 year ago: I spoke Wednesday with Jessica’s mother and with her attorney, Steve Balash. They had a diffi … more →
susanbarich wrote 1 year ago: This last week the California Supreme Court refused the Santa Barbara D.A.’s request to hear t … more →
susanbarich wrote 2 years ago: Okay, so. I am no attorney. I am no judge. But I AM a journalist by training, so I will try to expla … more →
susanbarich wrote 2 years ago: I had posted a note from Jessica’s mom on her life in prison, but then removed it whilst I get … more →
susanbarich wrote 2 years ago: Hi all. I got a letter from Jess today! She is OK. There are roses in the “yard,” and so … more →
susanbarich wrote 2 years ago: Jessica is still in Santa Barbara County Jail. Apparently her attorney, Steve Balash, was able to ge … more →
susanbarich wrote 2 years ago: Dear Susan,It’s indeed very depressing to see a young and educated person like Jessica being s … more →
susanbarich wrote 2 years ago: We just got back from SantaBarbara.The judge threw the book at Jessica. 5 years and 4 months in PRIS … more →
susanbarich wrote 2 years ago: Just a point of clarification: jail and prison are two very different things. Several of Alex’ … more →
susanbarich wrote 2 years ago: Mom seeks leniency for driver in DUI crash that killed sonDAWN HOBBS, NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITERDecembe … more →