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Schoolgirl, 10, murdered by another 'juvenile' in mysterious incident

A 10-year-old Alabama girl, Katheryn Bigbee, was found dead in Calhoun County Friday night, prompting a murder investigation involving a juvenile suspect.
Authorities say another juvenile has been taken into custody and charged with murder as the investigation unfolds.
Calhoun County Coroner Pat Brown told AL.com that a cause of death had not yet been released publicly due to the case's juvenile involvement.
Piedmont Elementary School mourned Katheryn, describing her as a joyful, spunky student and asking the community to keep her family in prayers.
Officials have released limited details to protect the juvenile nature of the case, with no public cause of death yet.
Katheryn Bigbee attended Piedmont Elementary School, which issued a compassionate statement mourning the loss of their 10-year-old student.
Tributes poured in on social media, with many describing Katheryn as a bright light whose smile will be remembered.
Coroner officials have not yet released a cause of death, underscoring ongoing uncertainties in the case.
Katheryn was remembered by Piedmont Elementary as a student with a joyful, spunky personality who loved reading.
Community tributes described Katheryn as a bright light, with relatives sharing heartfelt messages online.
The Daily Mail’s report notes ongoing questions about safety around juveniles and how such cases are handled.

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