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Emotional school service before vigil for slain schoolgirl [Video]

By Laine Clark

An emotional school service has been held for a girl allegedly killed by her mother, with hundreds of mourners paying tribute to the 10-year-old.

Students, staff and families at Gold Coast’s Emmanuel College gathered to remember Sophie Wang on Friday morning after the community was left reeling by the tragedy.

Floral tributes have been laid at her home and a candlelight vigil has also been organised on Friday afternoon amid a public outpouring of grief for the year 5 student.

Her father Yun Wang could reportedly be heard by neighbours screaming after discovering Sophie at their Emerald Lakes home in Carrara on Tuesday night.

She was declared dead at the “incredibly confronting” scene and her mother Yingying Xu was later charged with murder.

Students and parents were invited to bring flowers to Friday’s …

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