Funeral Service for 4 Year Old

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By KSEE News

Story Published: Nov 9, 2009 at 8:42 PM EST

Story Updated: Nov 9, 2009 at 8:42 PM EST

A toddler who was murdered last week was laid to rest Monday.
Funeral services were held in Kerman for Alex Mercado
Friends and family described Alex as an energetic 4 year old, who was inquisitive, and always singing.
Alex was found dead on October 31st in side a neighbor’s clothes dryer.
Police arrested Raul Castro on first degree murder charges.
Officer say Castro confessed to drowning Alex in his bath tub after he sexually molested him.
Alex was laid to rest at the Fresno Memorial Gardens.

Tuesday, Nov 10 at 1:34 PM unknown wrote ...

i am sorry for what happened the little boy alx was a close neighbor he would always go to my house on his little bike and play with mi little sis she was very sad when she found out about alex.... he was a really close friend to her even thiugh he was younger than heer she is seven yrs. old buy she enjoyed having alex... REST IN PEACE. little buddy!!

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