The family of Amy Joyner-Francis who was killed in a rest at Howard High School of Technology in Wilmington issued a statement calling for people to stop making false statements on social media.
The Wilmington News Journal reports that the family was speaking out for the first time through the police department.
The family said that they were seeing many “sick people” who want to make money or gain social fame from their loss.
The statement was signed by her brother Anthony.
The News Journal also reports that it alludes to a larger problem for investigators and prosecutors.
Wilmington Police Chief Bobby Cummings has said he expects charges to be filed against those responsible for the assault that took place April 21st.
