Memorial held for woman, 2 daughters murdered in Modesto

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Sunday, August 2, 2015
Modesto community mourns loss of Amanda Crews, 2 daughters
Hundreds of people gathered in Modesto Saturday to remember Amanda Crews and her two daughters, six-year-old Elizabeth Ripley and 6-month-old Rachael Martinez, who were murdered two weeks ago in their home.

MODESTO, Calif. (KGO) -- Hundreds of people gathered in Modesto Saturday to remember Amanda Crews and her two daughters, six-year-old Elizabeth Ripley and 6-month-old Rachael Martinez, who were murdered two weeks ago in their home.

Police have arrested the baby's father, 30-year-old Martin Martinez, suspected of killing them, his mother and another 5-year-old girl.

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He's also charged in the death of Crews' 2-year-old son, Christopher Ripley, who died from head injuries last September.

"I want to represent her. I want him to see my face and I want him to see her face in my face," Elizabeth's twin sister, Kimberley, said.

Crews and her daughters were laid to rest Friday during a private service.

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