WASHINGTON — A candlelight vigil was held Friday night in remembrance of a 67-year-old Frederick County woman who was found dying in her front yard. The vigil was held at Brunswick High School, where the victim,Lillie Morris, worked as an beloved instructional assistant, ABC 7 reports.
Morris died Monday as she was being rushed to the hospital. Maryland State Police troopers had found her bleeding from multiple stab wounds after receiving a 911 call about a person lying in a front yard in Jefferson,Maryland.
Morris’ granddaughter, 19-year-old Hestina Harris, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in Morris’ death on Wednesday. No attorney is listed for Harris in court records. Morris’ family says Harris is dealing with mental illness. She has a bond hearing scheduled for Monday, the day before her grandmother will be laid to rest.
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