OCT 22, 2019
Kamille McKinney's remains found inside dumpster in Birmingham
The body of Kamille "Cupcake" McKinney, the 3-year-old girl who was abducted in Birmingham on Oct. 12, was found inside of a dumpster at a landfill, Police Chief Patrick Smith said Tuesday night.
Smith said two persons of interest detained early on in the search, Patrick Stallworth and Derick Brown, will be charged with capital murder and kidnapping in connection with Kamille's disappearance and death.
Leaders from around the state, including Governor Kay Ivey, have released statements on the tragic news.
REACTION
Gov. Kay Ivey
“Given the tragic news that is breaking this evening, I offer my heartfelt condolences to Kamille’s family. I offer profound thanks to law enforcement and to all the volunteers who have worked tirelessly in search of this precious little girl. The heart of our state is broken, but we must do all we can to avoid this happening to another family. Our prayers remain with Kamille’s family and all who have been touched by this nightmare.”
Congresswoman Terri Sewell
"Cupcake was an innocent baby! My prayers are with her family and the entire Birmingham community during this unthinkable time. We must continue to find strength and unity, even in the face of heart breaking tragedy. Hold the ones you love close."
Mayor Randall Woodfin
"Tonight, we're a city in mourning.
"Kamille McKinney is gone. Ripped away from her family. The pain her family is enduring right now is unimaginable.
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"Tonight, Birmingham, we mourn as one. Uplift this family. Uplift your own families. Hold your loved ones a little tighter. Let them know that they're valued.
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