Title: Lowell Community Holds Vigil for 7-Year-Old Anna Mburu, Tragic End to Desperate Search
Date: July 10, 2023
Lowell, MA – The Lowell community came together in grief and solidarity on Tuesday night to hold a vigil for 7-year-old Anna Mburu, whose body was tragically found in the Merrimack River earlier in the day. The news of Anna’s discovery has left the community heartbroken and devastated.
Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan announced the heartbreaking news during a press conference on Tuesday afternoon. Anna’s body was found near the Trull Brook Golf Course in Tewksbury, submerged in the Merrimack River. The discovery was made using side-scan sonar, and dive teams were able to locate her approximately 15 to 20 yards from shore in water that was 8 to 9 feet deep.
Anna, who had autism and was nonverbal, was last seen riding her bike on Sunday afternoon in the Belvedere section of Lowell. Her family reported her missing on Monday when she did not return home. A massive search effort was launched, involving multiple police departments and the community at large.
The news of Anna’s tragic end has deeply affected the community, with hundreds of strangers joining the search and showing up with flashlights to help find the missing girl. St. Michael Parish held a vigil on Tuesday night to support Anna’s family during this difficult time.
Anna’s art teacher, Lisa Labrecque, described her as a sweet and funny girl who loved painting. Labrecque joined the search on Monday morning and expressed her thoughts for Anna’s family. “I’m just thinking about the family and how they must be feeling right now,” she said.
The investigation into Anna’s death is ongoing, and the chief medical examiner will determine the cause of death. Foul play is not suspected at this time. District Attorney Ryan emphasized that there is no reason to believe that anyone’s conduct led to Anna’s disappearance and tragic end.
The Lowell community continues to mourn the loss of Anna, offering their support and condolences to her family. The vigil held at St. Michael Parish was a testament to the community’s unity and compassion during this heartbreaking time.
As the investigation continues, the Lowell community remains committed to supporting Anna’s family and remembering the vibrant and beloved 7-year-old girl who touched the lives of many.Lowell, MA – The community of Lowell came together on Tuesday evening to hold a vigil for 7-year-old Anna Mburu, whose body was tragically found in the Merrimack River. The news of Anna’s death has left the community heartbroken and in shock.
Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan announced the devastating news on Tuesday afternoon, stating that Anna’s body was discovered near the Trull Brook Golf Course in Tewksbury. The discovery was made using side-scan sonar, and dive teams were able to locate Anna’s body in the river, which was higher than usual due to recent rains.
Anna, who had autism and was nonverbal, was last seen riding her bike on Sunday afternoon in the Belvedere section of Lowell. Her family reported her missing on Monday, sparking a massive search effort involving multiple police departments and the community. Hundreds of strangers joined in the search, showing up with flashlights to help find the missing girl.
The chief medical examiner will determine the cause of Anna’s death, but foul play is not suspected at this time. Ryan emphasized that there is no reason to believe that anyone’s actions led to Anna’s disappearance and tragic death.
The Lowell community has rallied around Anna’s family during this difficult time. St. Michael Parish held a vigil on Tuesday night to support Anna’s family, and many community members expressed their condolences and shared their own personal connections to the tragedy.
“I am a mom of a nonverbal child; I mean it kind of hits close to home here, you know? Just seeing it on the news and waking up this morning and seeing that she still wasn’t found, it was heartbreaking. I want to cry because I feel like it’s my kid,” said Tareena Pagan, a community member.
Lowell City Manager Tom Golden also expressed his sympathy, saying, “As a father of two, you know, how can you describe that? You really can’t, so our heart will continue to go out to the family.”
The investigation into Anna’s death is still ongoing, and the community is urged to respect the family’s privacy during this difficult time. The Lowell community has shown incredible support and unity in the face of this tragedy, coming together to remember Anna and offer their condolences to her grieving family.
Can you provide any updates on the ongoing investigation into Anna’s death and the determination of the cause of death
Submerged in the Merrimack River near the Trull Brook Golf Course in Tewksbury. Anna, who had autism and was nonverbal, was last seen riding her bike on Sunday and was reported missing by her family on Monday.
A massive search effort was launched, with multiple police departments and the community joining forces to find Anna. The news of her tragic end has deeply affected the community, as hundreds of strangers joined the search and showed up with flashlights in hand to help locate the missing girl.
St. Michael Parish held a vigil on Tuesday night to offer support and comfort to Anna’s grieving family. The community came together in unity and compassion, mourning the loss of a vibrant and beloved 7-year-old girl who had touched the lives of many.
Anna’s art teacher, Lisa Labrecque, described her as a sweet and funny girl who had a passion for painting. Labrecque joined the search efforts and expressed her thoughts for Anna’s family during this difficult time.
The investigation into Anna’s death is ongoing, with the chief medical examiner set to determine the cause of death. At this time, foul play is not suspected, and District Attorney Ryan emphasized that there is no reason to believe that anyone’s actions led to Anna’s disappearance and tragic fate.
As the community continues to mourn the loss of Anna, they remain committed to supporting her family and remembering the joy and impact she brought to their lives. The vigil held at St. Michael Parish serves as a testament to the community’s strength and compassion during this heartbreaking time.
The Lowell community stands united in grief, offering their support and condolences to Anna’s family. They are determined to honor her memory and find solace in the cherished moments they shared with this vibrant 7-year-old girl.
This heart-wrenching news is a devastating reminder of the importance of vigilance and child safety. My thoughts and deepest condolences are with the family and community affected by this tragic loss. May the young child rest in peace.