Kent Cody Barlow Sentenced 30 Years Life Murder Eagle Mountain Toddlers

Kent Cody Barlow was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison for the deaths of two 3-year-old boys, Odin Ratliff and Hunter Jackson, who were killed when he crashed his car into a stable in Eagle Mountain in May 2022. Barlow, who was high on methamphetamine during a police pursuit, received two consecutive 15-year-to-life sentences for first-degree murder. The boys’ families described the crash as an act of lethal selfishness that destroyed a place of peace and shared the lasting trauma they have endured. Barlow apologized tearfully during sentencing, expressing remorse and wishing he could switch places with the children. Prosecutors highlighted Barlow’s extensive criminal history and pushed for consecutive sentencing due to his lack of accountability and ongoing substance abuse. Despite the defense’s request for leniency, the judge upheld the consecutive sentences reflecting the gravity of Barlow’s actions and their tragic consequences.