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Kenny McClellan, grandfather to 13-month-old Christopher Thomas, Jr., (left) wipes his tears as his daughter Shantrina Freeman, 12, (center) is comforted by minister Gregory Lewis, (right) following a candlelight vigil held for Christopher Thomas, Jr. The toddler was placed in the home of his aunt Crystal Keith, by the Bureau of Milwaukee Child Welfare. Signs of violent child abuse were not recognized by the caseworker, and Thomas died of injuries after a severe beating by his aunt.
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Kenny McClellan, grandfather to 13-month-old Christopher Thomas, Jr., (left) wipes his tears as his daughter Shantrina Freeman, 12, (center) is comforted by minister Gregory Lewis, (right) following a candlelight vigil held for Christopher Thomas, Jr. The toddler was placed in the home of his aunt Crystal Keith, by the Bureau of Milwaukee Child Welfare. Signs of violent child abuse were not recognized by the caseworker, and Thomas died of injuries after a severe beating by his aunt.