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Created: 2025-07-26 04:34:39 UTC

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Christopher Barnshaw is accused of killing his sister, Ashley Mendez, & his father, Sean Mendez, before allegedly kidnapping his 2-year-old nephew. Ashley & Sean were found deceased on Tuesday morning, July 22, at a home in the XXX block of NE Wabash in Topeka, Kansas.

Topeka police officers discovered the two bodies during a welfare check. Authorities then issued an Amber Alert for the 2-year-old boy. Later that day, Mattoon police in Illinois received an alert about Barnshaw's suspected location. An officer conducted a traffic stop after spotting Barnshaw's alleged stolen vehicle & took him into custody. The missing boy was found unharmed in the backseat of the car & has since been reunited with his father, Robby Mendez.

Robby Mendez stated, "Ashley and Sean were both truly good people, and they will be deeply loved and missed by many." He added, "Christopher struggled with serious mental health issues, and, despite everything, they never gave up on him. In the end, their love and compassion for him ultimately cost them their lives." Robby described his son as "exhausted, but safe and unharmed" upon his return. 

Barnshaw's specific charges were not immediately released, but the homicide investigation is ongoing.

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⚠️ WARNING: This post contains graphic descriptions of murder & kidnapping.

Christopher Barnshaw is accused of killing his sister, Ashley Mendez, & his father, Sean Mendez, before allegedly kidnapping his 2-year-old nephew. Ashley & Sean were found deceased on Tuesday morning, July 22, at a home in the XXX block of NE Wabash in Topeka, Kansas.

Topeka police officers discovered the two bodies during a welfare check. Authorities then issued an Amber Alert for the 2-year-old boy. Later that day, Mattoon police in Illinois received an alert about Barnshaw's suspected location. An officer conducted a traffic stop after spotting Barnshaw's alleged stolen vehicle & took him into custody. The missing boy was found unharmed in the backseat of the car & has since been reunited with his father, Robby Mendez.

Robby Mendez stated, "Ashley and Sean were both truly good people, and they will be deeply loved and missed by many." He added, "Christopher struggled with serious mental health issues, and, despite everything, they never gave up on him. In the end, their love and compassion for him ultimately cost them their lives." Robby described his son as "exhausted, but safe and unharmed" upon his return.

Barnshaw's specific charges were not immediately released, but the homicide investigation is ongoing.

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