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Kenny McClellan, grandfather 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. Signs of violent child abuse were not recognized by the child's caseworker, and Thomas died of injuries after a severe beating.

Kenny McClellan, grandfather 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. Signs of violent child abuse were not recognized by the child's caseworker, and Thomas died of injuries after a severe beating.