Debbie Barnes, the victim's other sister, was in court but had a friend, Christine Rowan, read her letter to the judge. In it, Debbie, who lives in Connecticut, spoke of how her brother at times lived with her and helped take care of her daughter. "We planned in 2015 for Bobby to return," the letter said. "My last words to him were, 'Stay safe.' He said, 'I will.' "