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Community gathers for 38th Annual Crime Victims' Rights March & Vigil

Dawn J. Sagert
From left in front, Sam Ketsatha, of Dover, Imani Woodyard, and Jen Conner, both of Harrisburg, join community members during the 38th Annual Crime Victims’ Rights March & Candlelight Vigil in York City, Thursday, April 25, 2024. The trio is part of the legal department working with YWCA York and crime victims. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
From left in front, Sam Ketsatha, of Dover, Imani Woodyard, and Jen Conner, both of Harrisburg, join community members during the 38th Annual Crime Victims’ Rights March & Candlelight Vigil in York City, Thursday, April 25, 2024. The trio is part of the legal department working with YWCA York and crime victims. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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Tina Sparks, right, of Hanover, is joined by family and friends at the microphone as she speaks the name of her daughter, Ruby Mercado, 27, before lighting candles in her memory as community members gather for the 38th Annual Crime Victims’ Rights March & Candlelight Vigil in York City, Thursday, April 25, 2024. Mercado was a victim of homicide in 2015. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
Tina Sparks, right, of Hanover, is joined by family and friends at the microphone as she speaks the name of her daughter, Ruby Mercado, 27, before lighting candles in her memory as community members gather for the 38th Annual Crime Victims’ Rights March & Candlelight Vigil in York City, Thursday, April 25, 2024. Mercado was a victim of homicide in 2015. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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Community members take part in the 38th Annual Crime Victims’ Rights March & Candlelight Vigil in York City, Thursday, April 25, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
Community members take part in the 38th Annual Crime Victims’ Rights March & Candlelight Vigil in York City, Thursday, April 25, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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York City Mayor Michael Helfrich speaks at the Colonial Courthouse as community members gather for the 38th Annual Crime Victims’ Rights March & Candlelight Vigil in York City, Thursday, April 25, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
York City Mayor Michael Helfrich speaks at the Colonial Courthouse as community members gather for the 38th Annual Crime Victims’ Rights March & Candlelight Vigil in York City, Thursday, April 25, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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Community members take part in the 38th Annual Crime Victims’ Rights March & Candlelight Vigil in York City, Thursday, April 25, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
Community members take part in the 38th Annual Crime Victims’ Rights March & Candlelight Vigil in York City, Thursday, April 25, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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York City Police Commissioner Michael Muldrow speaks at the Colonial Courthouse as community members gather for the 38th Annual Crime Victims’ Rights March & Candlelight Vigil in York City, Thursday, April 25, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
York City Police Commissioner Michael Muldrow speaks at the Colonial Courthouse as community members gather for the 38th Annual Crime Victims’ Rights March & Candlelight Vigil in York City, Thursday, April 25, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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Community members take part in the 38th Annual Crime Victims’ Rights March & Candlelight Vigil in York City, Thursday, April 25, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
Community members take part in the 38th Annual Crime Victims’ Rights March & Candlelight Vigil in York City, Thursday, April 25, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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York City Mayor Michael Helfrich speaks at the Colonial Courthouse as community members gather for the 38th Annual Crime Victims’ Rights March & Candlelight Vigil in York City, Thursday, April 25, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
York City Mayor Michael Helfrich speaks at the Colonial Courthouse as community members gather for the 38th Annual Crime Victims’ Rights March & Candlelight Vigil in York City, Thursday, April 25, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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Community members take part in the 38th Annual Crime Victims’ Rights March & Candlelight Vigil in York City, Thursday, April 25, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
Community members take part in the 38th Annual Crime Victims’ Rights March & Candlelight Vigil in York City, Thursday, April 25, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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Community members take part in the 38th Annual Crime Victims’ Rights March & Candlelight Vigil in York City, Thursday, April 25, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
Community members take part in the 38th Annual Crime Victims’ Rights March & Candlelight Vigil in York City, Thursday, April 25, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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Community members take part in the 38th Annual Crime Victims’ Rights March & Candlelight Vigil in York City, Thursday, April 25, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
Community members take part in the 38th Annual Crime Victims’ Rights March & Candlelight Vigil in York City, Thursday, April 25, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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Community members take part in the 38th Annual Crime Victims’ Rights March & Candlelight Vigil in York City, Thursday, April 25, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
Community members take part in the 38th Annual Crime Victims’ Rights March & Candlelight Vigil in York City, Thursday, April 25, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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Joan Figueroa-Elberly shares her experiences during the 38th Annual Crime Victims’ Rights March & Candlelight Vigil in York City, Thursday, April 25, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
Joan Figueroa-Elberly shares her experiences during the 38th Annual Crime Victims’ Rights March & Candlelight Vigil in York City, Thursday, April 25, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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Sarah Brooks shares her experiences during the 38th Annual Crime Victims’ Rights March & Candlelight Vigil in York City, Thursday, April 25, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
Sarah Brooks shares her experiences during the 38th Annual Crime Victims’ Rights March & Candlelight Vigil in York City, Thursday, April 25, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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Community members take part in the 38th Annual Crime Victims’ Rights March & Candlelight Vigil in York City, Thursday, April 25, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
Community members take part in the 38th Annual Crime Victims’ Rights March & Candlelight Vigil in York City, Thursday, April 25, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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Community members take part in the 38th Annual Crime Victims’ Rights March & Candlelight Vigil in York City, Thursday, April 25, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
Community members take part in the 38th Annual Crime Victims’ Rights March & Candlelight Vigil in York City, Thursday, April 25, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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Community members take part in the 38th Annual Crime Victims’ Rights March & Candlelight Vigil in York City, Thursday, April 25, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
Community members take part in the 38th Annual Crime Victims’ Rights March & Candlelight Vigil in York City, Thursday, April 25, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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Sue Ann Aldinger, of Manchester Township, lights a candle in memory of her son, Braydon Aldinger, as community members gather for the 38th Annual Crime Victims’ Rights March & Candlelight Vigil at Trinity United Church of Christ in York City, Thursday, April 25, 2024. Braydon Aldinger was killed in 2013 at the age of 23. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
Sue Ann Aldinger, of Manchester Township, lights a candle in memory of her son, Braydon Aldinger, as community members gather for the 38th Annual Crime Victims’ Rights March & Candlelight Vigil at Trinity United Church of Christ in York City, Thursday, April 25, 2024. Braydon Aldinger was killed in 2013 at the age of 23. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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Community members take part in the 38th Annual Crime Victims’ Rights March & Candlelight Vigil in York City, Thursday, April 25, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
Community members take part in the 38th Annual Crime Victims’ Rights March & Candlelight Vigil in York City, Thursday, April 25, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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Community members take part in the 38th Annual Crime Victims’ Rights March & Candlelight Vigil in York City, Thursday, April 25, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
Community members take part in the 38th Annual Crime Victims’ Rights March & Candlelight Vigil in York City, Thursday, April 25, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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Community members take part in the 38th Annual Crime Victims’ Rights March & Candlelight Vigil in York City, Thursday, April 25, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
Community members take part in the 38th Annual Crime Victims’ Rights March & Candlelight Vigil in York City, Thursday, April 25, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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Community members take part in the 38th Annual Crime Victims’ Rights March & Candlelight Vigil in York City, Thursday, April 25, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
Community members take part in the 38th Annual Crime Victims’ Rights March & Candlelight Vigil in York City, Thursday, April 25, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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