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Carol AUN Black Press
Homicide detectives continue to investigate the death of 18-year-old Rachel Pernosky this week as condolences pour in over online networks. A candlelight vigil for the Mission teen was held last Thursday at Fraser River Heritage Park, and a benefit concert was organized last Friday at Snipers Pool Hall. Campaigns are also underway to establish a trust fund for Pernosky’s one-year-old son, Marco. A silent auction at the Optimist Talent Show for youth on April 5 will also benefit the Marco Trust Fund. Pernosky’s body was found near Old Orchard Road in Chilliwack last Tuesday after family and friends spent three days searching for the teen, who was reported missing on March 16. Continued on A7
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Candlelight vigil organizer Cassidy Scott, standing with members of homicide victim Rachel Pernosky’s family and friends, addressed the crowd at last week’s event at Fraser River Heritage Park in Mission.
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