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ORANGE PARK, Fla. — The mother of a 7-year-old Florida girl found slain in a landfill praised the hard work of authorities combing through evidence to find clues to her daughter’s killer.
“These detectives — excuse my language — are busting their (expletive) to find it. Because it’s an it,” Diena Thompson said Saturday, referring to the killer of her daughter, Somer.
Thompson spoke to dozens of mourners and supporters holding a vigil outside her home. They gathered around a huge makeshift memorial of Hannah Montana balloons, stuffed animals and candles.
“I just want you guys to know I really do love you,” Thompson said. “I can’t believe the support I’ve been given.”
