Update on Savanna Crawford: Grieving Her Loss

A selfie posted by Savanna Crawford on 6 days before she disappeared. Credit: Savanna Crawford | Facebook

My desire with each of these posts is always to provide information in an attempt to help these poor lost souls. Unfortunately, today I have learned that Savanna Crawford has been found, dead. My heart is heavy with grief for her family as I write this article. However, the case is not yet closed. This beautiful young girl deserves justice.

Yesterday afternoon, on June 12th, police discovered a body beneath a bridge along the Kentucky 84 highway in Hardin County. Two fishermen noticed the body of a young female and immediately notified the police. The authorities arrived to find the girl with no signs of life and began their investigation immediately.

A selfie posted by Savanna one month before her disappearance. Credit: Savanna Crawford | Facebook

Today, police released a statement confirming that the body was 16-year-old Savanna Crawford. Missing since April 10th, her family and community looked tirelessly for the missing teen. So did law enforcement and K-9 units to no avail. Sadly, it seems her mother's fears have been confirmed. The worst news a parent can hear, and the hardest burden for a parent to bear. Today, Amanda Akridge was informed that her teenage daughter would not be returning home. That the body found beneath the bridge was her little girl.

Police are currently investigating Savanna's cause of death and are trying to discern how she arrived at the bridge 40 miles from where she was last seen at her home. As of yet, very little information is being released, and very little is known for sure.

Photos from Savanna's Facebook page. Credit: Savanna Crawford | Facebook

But what is known for sure is that bright young Savanna Crawford will be missed dearly. While the teen suffered from difficulties such as depression, she brought light to the lives of many. The was a beautiful young girl and a talented artist. Her Facebook page (now a remembrance) features dozens of inspiring sketches and drawings.

Tonight a candlelight vigil was held, attended by family and friends in remembrance of their beloved Savanna. Prayers were said outside the Grayson County Sheriff's office. The family and community have been rocked by the tragic loss.

A photo taken a few months before Savanna's disappearance. Credit: Savanna Crawford | Facebook

An assortment of Savanna's drawings. Credit: Savanna Crawford | Facebook

I will continue to update you on the fate of this beautiful and talented young girl as more details are released. For now, I send my condolences and prayers to Savanna's family, especially her mother. I encourage anyone with information to please come forward to the police to help in explaining her death. It is with a new outlook that I sign off. I will keep an eye out for any new information. I only hope that peace can be brought to her family and community.

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