Friends and family of eight-year-old Sophia Mason of Hayward held a candlelight vigil in her honor Saturday night outside Hayward City Hall. Merced Police continue to investigate the circumstances of Mason's tragic death, and what role the girl's mother and mother's boyfriend allegedly played in it. Family members of Sophia Mason told KTVU the Merced County District Attorney is also investigating her murder.
Friends and family of eight-year-old Sophia Mason of Hayward held a candlelight vigil in her honor Saturday night outside Hayward City Hall. Merced Police continue to investigate the circumstances of Sophia's tragic death, and what role the girl's mother and mother's boyfriend allegedly played in it. Family members of Sophia told KTVU the Merced County District Attorney is also investigating her murder. KTVU's Emma Goss reports.
"The shelter employees noticed that she was not feeding Sophia even at mealtimes," Melissa Harris, Johnson's cousin said, noting that the employees notified authorities about Johnson's abusive treatment of Sophia.
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