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West Philadelphia community holds vigil for Malayshia Alford
Headline from FOX 29 Philadelphia
Days after 10-year-old Malayshia Alford was found dead in South Jersey, mourners gathered at a West Philadelphia park for a memorial vigil and sought answers regarding her foster care placement.
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Authorities say the murder of 10-year-old Malayshia Alford has prompted the Philadelphia community to gather, mourn and advocate for changes in the foster care system. Malayshia, who was found dead in the trunk of a car in New Jersey after a 10-day search, was last seen alive at her foster home, acc…
Community members gathered in Philadelphia on Sunday, Nov. 8, to remember 10-year-old Malayshia Alford , whose body was found in the trunk of a car in South Jersey, as her family called for accountability from the agencies responsible for protecting her.
Days after 10-year-old Malayshia Alford was found dead in South Jersey, mourners gathered at a West Philadelphia park for a memorial vigil and sought answers regarding her foster care placement.
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