| Location | Farnworth, Bolton |
| Age | 19 years |
| Cause of Death | Murder |
| Date of Death | 08/11/2008 |
| Visitors | 35,950 since 10/11/2008 |
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Family pay tribute to model found stabbed at her home
The family and friends of a teenage model stabbed to death after moving into her first flat paid
tribute to her yesterday.
Amy Leigh Barnes, 19, died in hospital hours after being discovered with knife wounds at her home in
Farnworth, Bolton, on Saturday.
A 21-year-old man was arrested 100 miles away in the West Midlands and taken to Manchester where he
was being questioned by detectives last night.
Amy's family paid tribute to their "beautiful princess", saying in a statement: "We, as a family,
are absolutely distraught and destroyed more than words can say. We loved our baby so much, she was
our reason for living. She was the most beautiful princess. We will not rest until justice has been
done for our gorgeous daughter. Amy was a very special person and much loved by all her family and
friends, of which she had many."
Amy had taken part in photoshoots for Playboy and Cosmopolitan magazines. She was a finalist in the
Miss British Isles modelling competition in 2007 and in last year's Model of the Year competition.
She had left Lord's school in Bolton to study performing arts at Pendleton college, Salford and
taught drama to young people at the Phoenix charity in Bolton. Until recently she lived with her
mother, Karyn, an artist, and her stepfather, John, in Egerton, near Bolton.
In an interview with her local newspaper she said: "I want to stick with modelling now. I've been
getting more work and my parents are behind me all the way."
She had recently been taken onto the books of the Nemesis casting and model agency. On the Purestorm
online modelling and photography forum, she was described as a semi-professional model who had done
"lots of promotions for celebrity clubs in Manchester, work for Hollyoaks, dancing, acting,
modelling, promotions".
She had also dated Blackburn Rovers striker Benni McCarthy. One friend said: "Amy Leigh was the life
and soul of the party. She was very popular and loved going out night after night. She knew loads of
footballers and went on dates with them."
Some 400 people joined a Facebook group paying tribute to her the 19-year-old. A post from the
former Hollyoaks actor Hannah Tointon read: "RIP x".
Footballers also left comments, including Oldham Athletic player Paul Black and West Bromwich Albion
striker Ishmael Miller. Another friend wrote: "She was a bubbly gorgeous girl with her whole life
ahead of her. She ... made a room light up with her smile."
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happy christmas xxx
amyleigh! the most gorgeous girl xxxxxxx
amy baby i miss you so much thought id write u another message cz i miss u so much! we never had that catch up!!! ur missed so much by every1!
i fink about u everyday and remember all thoese special memories i have of us love you baby girl!!!!!! keep on shining xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Beautiful Girl
I was lookind and came across Amy's Memorial. Amy did not deserve to die the way she did. She was so beautiful.
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J Morgan (Harwood)
I read this poem at my Grandads funeral it means alot to me and brings me comfort i hope your family can find some comfort in its words;
DO NOT STAND AT MY
GRAVE AND WEEP
Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glint on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you wake in the morning hush,
I am the swift, uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circling flight.
I am the soft starlight at night.
Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there, I do not sleep.
Do not stand at my grave and cry.
I am not there, I did not die!
Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am the song that will never end.
I am the love of family and friend.
I am the child who has come to rest
In the arms of the Father
who knows him best.
When you see the sunset fair,
I am the scented evening air.
I am the joy of a task well done.
I am the glow of the setting sun.
Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there, I do not sleep.
Do not stand at my grave and cry.
I am not there, I did not die!
Sweet dreams Amy~Leigh, thinking of You, Your Family & Friends xxx
RIP ANGEL
I never new Amy but I have found her death so sad.
The pages on Facebook and the pain everyone is feeling is to sad for words.
Amy looked like a wonderful stunning young lady with her whole life ahead of her.
I hope justice is truly done for Amy and all her loved ones.
RIP sweetie xxx
margaret
what a evil world we live in why done people leave us a lone and get on with our life what a sad story l can imagen how this family feeling right now l wish them all the best god bless amy you are a star sweetheart and the brightis one xxx
For My Little Angel
Amy is my life and she has been taken from us all far too early as her Dad you all can imagine the pain and devestation im feeling but you all make me Stronger by leaving such beautifull Tributes i know alot of you wont have met me but A Massive THANK YOU from all my precious Angel's family
Tragic
I never knew you Amy but your tragic death has saddend me so much. Why do things like this happen in this day and age?
When I finally paas away I hope to meet you and all the other beautiful souls that are lighting up Heaven for us.
R.I.P Amy xx
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