Jorelys Rivera mourned at candlelight vigil

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Jorelys Rivera mourned at candlelight vigil

Photos of a candlelight vigil on Friday night in Canton for Jorelys Rivera, 7, who was abducted from a playground at the Canton apartment complex she lived at and killed.

Hundreds of people attended a candlelight vigil on Friday night for Jorelys Rivera, who police say was abducted and killed.

Tears stream down the face of Sandy Bedingfield, of Canton.

Kimberly Shook, of Cartersville, and her 8-year old daughter Nadia Hall hold candles.

Jocelyn Rivera, mother of Jorelys, seeks solace next to family members.

Yadira Cruz, who lives only a mile away from River Ridge Apartment complex, holds a picture of Jorelys Rivera. Rivera was 7 years old.

Diamond Holman (center left), 17, hugs her mother Teresa Holman.

The vigil was held at Heritage Park in Canton. Rivera was abducted from a playground at the Canton apartment complex she lived at.

Ashley Hollamon, of Cartersville, becomes emotional during the vigil.

After the vigil, hundreds of people walked to Darby Funeral Home where Jorelys Rivera's body is located. Police have charged Ryan Brunn, 20, in the killing.

Jocelyn Rivera, mother of Jorelys, embraces her brother and sister.

People gather outside Darby Funeral Home in downtown Canton, Ga.

Minutes before the end of the vigil, hundreds of balloons were released.

Soledad Ruiz of Canton, Ga., holds a candle and a photo of Jorelys Rivera.

Lubina Aguirre (center) with his mother Paola and Ronell Aguirre, mourn Rivera. Lubina was the last person to have contact with Rivera minutes before she disappeared on Saturday.

Sharon Lombardo, of Woodstock, cries as she is comforted by Mariana Gomez, of Canton.

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Hundreds of people attended a candlelight vigil on Friday night for Jorelys Rivera, who police say was abducted and killed.

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