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In the days following the grim discovery, the abandoned building where Perla’s body was found became a site of mourning. Locals placed candles, teddy bears, bouquets of flowers, and heartfelt notes at the entrance. One message written by a child read: “You should have had bedtime stories, not breaking news headlines.” Another simply stated: “Justice for Perla.”

Her school also held a vigil in her honor. Teachers described her as a bright student who excelled in math and loved animals. She had often said she wanted to be a veterinarian one day. Her classmates released white balloons into the sky, their innocent faces marked with the kind of sadness that no child should ever have to experience.