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Celebration of life held for 9-year-old allegedly killed by Roseville adoptive parents

March 6, 2024 / 5:20 PM PST / CBS Sacramento

Celebration of life held for boy allegedly killed by Roseville adoptive parents

RANCHO CORDOVA — A celebration of life was held Wednesday in Rancho Cordova for a 9-year-old who authorities say was killed by his adoptive parents in February.

Cyrus Blakely died in a hospital three days after Roseville police found him unresponsive while responding to a call for medical aid at the family's home on New England Drive on February 2.

An image of Cyrus Blakely on display at his celebration of life

Guests were asked to wear blue at the service at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Blue was Cyrus' favorite color. They were also asked to create their own promises to make the world a safer place for kids.

Booking photos of Kimberly Blakley and Cory Albert Blakley, the adoptive parents of 9-year-old Cyrus Blakely Roseville Police Department

Prosecutors have filed murder and torture charges against Cyrus' adoptive parents, Kimberly and Cory Blakley in connection with his death. Both were arrested on February 7.

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Richard Ramos

Richard Ramos is a web producer for CBS Sacramento who was born and raised in Sacramento. He graduated with a BA in Journalism from CSUS.