Isabella Marie Bella Barnes was 12 when she was fatally shot on the front porch of her family’s home in Newark, Ohio, shortly before 9:15 p.m. on June 21, 2019. She was taken to Licking Memorial Hospital and pronounced dead. Isabella was born July 27, 2006, to Kenneth Lee Barnes, Jr. and Angela Marie Barnes and was remembered for her love of crafts, swimming, friends and animals.

An 18-year-old, Keegan W. Mummey, was arrested that night by Hebron police and initially charged with one count of aggravated murder. He was later indicted on additional charges including rape and tampering with evidence; the indictment alleges sexual conduct with the victim between January 1 and June 21, 2019. Mummey’s attorneys entered a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity, and a court later found him mentally ill and ordered treatment at a behavioral healthcare center.

The community responded with a candlelight vigil attended by more than 300 people and a memorial fund created by Cherry Valley Elementary staff that raised over $5,600 for the family. Does anyone have information about Isabella or the events leading up to June 21, 2019?