Slain Houston girl remembered by officials, family and friends as good-hearted

(28 Jun 2024)
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HOUSTON - 27 June 2024
1. Mid of flower crowns and painting of Nungaray
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2.SOUNDBITE (English) Marty Vershel, Celebrant at Dignity Memorial Funeral, Cemetery and Cremation Services:
“While I can't tell you the pain's going to go away, I am going to tell you this. It's something I can't explain, but it's something I believe. Death may end a life, but it doesn't end the relationship. And the love you have for your daughter, and the love she has for you in ways that I don't understand, it carries on.”
3. Close of a painting of Nungaray
4. Mourner crying
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5. SOUNDBITE (English) Gabby (no last name given), Close friend of Jocelyn:
“She loves animals, she was smart and has a good heart. Joce gave me the courage to be myself and speak up for myself. And for that I will always be grateful.”
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6.SOUNDBITE (English) Mayor John Whitmire, (D) Houston:
“We're not going away; we're going to monitor this case all the way through the criminal justice system. We will monitor that bond. If by some circumstance this judge lowers it, or someone can make a $10 million bond, we will be there in court, if necessary.”
7. Casket arriving at cemetery
8. Casket being carried
9. Mourners dropping flowers on casket
STORYLINE:
A 12-year-old Houston girl who was killed after she disappeared during a walk to a convenience store earlier this month was remembered as funny, smart with a good heart during a funeral service Thursday.
Relatives of Jocelyn Nungaray are remembering her as someone who loved animals and sought to make people laugh.
Nungaray’s funeral service will be followed by a celebration of her life at a furniture store owned by a Houston businessman who is paying for Nungaray’s funeral.
Two Venezuelan men who entered the U.S. illegally have been charged with capital murder in her death.
Speaking before a packed room, Houston Mayor John Whitmire vowed to do what he can to ensure the family gets justice.
“We're not going away; we're going to monitor this case all the way through the federal justice system. We will monitor that bond. If by some circumstance this judge lowers it, or someone can make a $10 million bond, we will be there in court, if necessary,” he said.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick was also in attendance.
AP video shot by: Lekan Oyekanmi
Production: Vanessa A. Alvarez
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