Comments on: Eric Phan Arrested For Murder of Lauren Barnes

By: buggysmommy

buggysmommy — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 18:48:27 +0000

Wasn’t she a doll-how sad is that? God bless her and her little baby. Hopefully they are together in a better place…

By: des

des — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 16:35:25 +0000

I can’t imagine listening to any of that. I’m just sad that a person like that can take away someone so beautiful and fun. Lauren was one of the first people I made friends with at Central when I first moved to Oklahoma, and I still appreciate how nice she was to me…
Anyways, keep strong Karen

By: Northwind

Northwind — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 23:42:20 +0000

Back home after another visit to OKC. I did try to post from there, but it would not let me log on.
Thanks for posting an update, Des. I was afraid the judge would let him have life with parole, but I think after hearing all of Eric’s lies while on the stand under oath, and after seeing Eric show absolutely NO emotion whatsoever while describing his horrific acts, that there was no way he could have chosen anything EXCEPT life without parole.
Thanks again to all who prayed and who held out hope.

Lauren’s Aunt Karen

By: Morbid

Morbid — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 18:15:37 +0000

Hey, donâ€™t know if anyone is still reading this, but Eric was sentenced to two life sentences without paroleâ€¦. Not nearly enough but I was afraid it would be less.

Thanks for the update, DES.

By: des

des — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 18:13:54 +0000

Hey, don’t know if anyone is still reading this, but Eric was sentenced to two life sentences without parole…. Not nearly enough but I was afraid it would be less.

By: Athena

Athena — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 22:33:06 +0000

Thanks for the update, Karen. That’s fantastic news. If it’s not too much trouble, update us when sentencing comes around. I’ll keep my fingers crossed in hope that the opt to deny him parole eligibility. Such an impulsive, callous creature doesn’t deserve to walk free ever again.

By: Northwind

Northwind — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 22:13:27 +0000

He’s finally pleaded guilty to two counts of first degree murder:

http://www.koco.com/news/17254452/detail.html

Lauren’s Aunt Karen

By: Jarnold54

Jarnold54 — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 15:51:47 +0000

Here are more links that i’m finding:

http://newsok.com/article/3180544/1197615063

http://www.koco.com/news/14854493/detail.html

http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/article.aspx?articleID=071214_1__OKLAH72682

They all pretty much say the same thing. But I wanted to post them for anyone who is interested.

One article states:
“Police arrested Phan Nov. 28 after a friend, David Huynh, alleged that Phan confessed to him that he killed Barnes.”

So i’m wondering if he finally confessed to police, or just to his friend…

By: thepooh5

thepooh5 — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 15:01:07 +0000

So glad to here they didn’t forget about the little Avery and charged the POS with that murder, too. Hurray!!!!

Has there been any updates as fas as has he confesed, is he denying it? If he confesses – then by all means go for the death penalty and if he don’t confess and they have a good case DNA and shellcasing, whatever – then GO FOR THE DEATH PENALTY. He killed his own child.

I don’t understand this “deciding for the death penalty” – It shouldn’t have to be how slow or horrific a child’s death is to be the deciding factor – if someone intentionally kills a child – there own kid especially or even not, just a child – where is the question? It is a death penalty offense. Damn, hanging laws are still on the books for stealing horses. Its a no brainer if you ask me – there are certain offenses that justify the death penalty. Again, the only problem with the death penalty is it is not used often enough.

By: Jarnold54

Jarnold54 — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 14:25:35 +0000

They are charging him for two murders.

Here’s the latest link:

http://www.kten.com/Global/story.asp?S=7496671

I hope they seek the death penalty on his sorry ass.

By: Wonder

Wonder — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 08:08:40 +0000

no updates in the Denise Stice investigation ?

http://www.kfor.com/Global/story.asp?S=7424905&nav=6uy5KaP4 (nov 9)

Re: post #28

By: Hippiepoet

Hippiepoet — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 03:26:16 +0000

Northwind, So sorry that you and your family are having to go through this. Know that many have you in their thoughts. Much peace to all.

By: LL44

LL44 — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 03:21:18 +0000

agreed, bexter…seems only fair!

By: bexter

bexter — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 03:12:43 +0000

I am very sorry for her death and that of her unborn baby. I do hope that they get him for 2 murders and not just one.

By: Morbid

Morbid — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 00:39:41 +0000

I was wondering if you were still around. Hate to hear things turned out the way they did. Northwind, has there been anything mentioned about Eric’s demeanor? His friends make him out to be some kind of Saint. I know that is usually the case when something like this happens, but I was just curious if the general consensus was this kid snapped or if he had demonstrated any violent behavior before this incident.