Missing teen girl found dead: What we witnessed in covering disappearance of Jakarah

Pictures of Jakarah Lopez-Moore show a young girl with curly hair, a big smile and a little dimple on her cheek. Moments of her life caught on a still frame that will now serve as a constant reminder of who she was.

The news of her disappearance sent waves of shock throughout the Rochester community, leading many to ask, how could this happen? How can we protect our children?

It was agony, waiting to find out who had taken her, why and what had happened to their girl.

The discovering of her killing was an even bigger shock. Now, her family and the community are demanding answers. See our gallery of images from the family and last week's service at Miracle Valley Deliverance City church in Rochester.

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— Madison Scott is a college journalist who is an intern with the Democrat and Chronicle. She has an interest in how the system helps or doesn't help families with missing loved ones. She can be reached at MDScott@gannett.com. Tell her if you have a good history book recommendation, especially about the Rochester region.

Coverage of Jakarah Lopez-Moore disappearance, death

Oct. 27: Memorial service for slain teen Jakarah Lopez-Moore: Rochester community unites in grief

Oct. 18: Jakarah Lopez-Moore investigation: What we learned from her family

Oct. 17: Why wasn't an Amber Alert activated for Jakarah Lopez-Moore?

Oct. 17: Hunt for killer of Rochester teen underway: What we know now about her disappearance and death

Oct. 17: Family heartbroken after missing teen found dead in Rochester. Who was Jakarah Lopez-Moore?

Oct. 17:Counselors to be available this week at Edison Tech after missing teen found dead

Oct. 16: Missing 16-year-old Rochester girl found dead in woods; homicide investigation underway

This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: When a teen goes missing. Images from the disappearance of Jakarah.