Bikers Ride To Honor Somer Thompson
Proceeds Go To Thompson's Family, Justice Coalition Reward Fund
POSTED: Saturday, November 7, 2009
UPDATED: 11:31 pm EST November 7,
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Turnout was high on Saturday for a fundraiser honoring 7-year-old murder victim Somer Thompson. The event was a motorcycle ride at the Adamec Harley Davidson store in Baymeadows. Organizers said the fundraiser was to raise awareness for child safety and to prevent a tragic situation like Somer's from happening again. Many participants wore and decorated their bikes in purple, which was Somer's favorite color. The money raised on Saturday will go to the first-grader's family and the Justice Coalition. Somer was abducted while walking home from school last month. Her body was found in a Georgia landfill two days later. The reward for information leading to the arrest of Somer's killer is currently $45,000.
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Clay County Tip Line: 877-227-6911 (cart@claysheriff.com) or Crime Stoppers: 866-845-TIPS
Total of more than $45,000 in rewards is available in the case.
Total of more than $45,000 in rewards is available in the case.
Previous Stories:
- November 2, 2009: Reward In Somer's Slaying Up To $45K
- October 31, 2009: Argyle Salon Sells Purple Hair Extensions For Somer
- October 30, 2009: National Child Safety Group Offers Advice
- October 29, 2009: Community On Edge For Halloween
- October 28, 2009: Sheriff Needs Help Finding Somer's Killer
- October 27, 2009: Thousands Say Goodbye To Somer
- October 27, 2009: Sheriff: Somer's Killer Is 'Unnerved'
- October 26, 2009: Somer's Family, Town Saying Goodbye
- October 26, 2009: Community Rallies Amid Search For Answers
- October 25, 2009: Mother Praises Efforts To Find Killer
- October 24, 2009: Mom: 'If You've Seen Anything, Just Tell'
- October 23, 2009: Mom To Girl's Killer: 'We'll Get You'
- October 22, 2009: House Searched Where Somer Last Seen
- October 22, 2009: 160 Sex Offenders Live Near Somer's Home
- October 21, 2009: Child's Body Found In SE Georgia Landfill
- October 21, 2009: Mom Pleads For Somer's Safe Return
- October 20, 2009: Community Searches For Missing Girl
- October 20, 2009: Massive Search Continues For 7-Year-Old
- October 20, 2009: Candlelight Vigil Held For Somer
- October 19, 2009: Search Continues For Missing Girl
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