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Dad wants evidence in girl’s stabbing

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The family of slain 8-year-old girl Leila Fowler. Leila's father, Barney Fowler, center, stands with Leila's mother Crystal Walters, right, at his shoulder. Fowler says he believes 12-year-old son, who was arrested in the stabbing death of his 8-year-old sister, is innocent until he is shown evidence that proves otherwise.

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The father of a 12-year-old boy accused of fatally stabbing his 8-year-old sister said he'll believe his son is innocent until he sees evidence that proves otherwise. Barney Fowler told The Associated Press the family is backing the boy, who was arrested Saturday after a crime that terrified this Central California foothill community. "Until they have the proper evidence to show it's my son, we're standing behind him," Fowler said.