Community Remembers Samantha Koenig

Koenig disappeared February 1

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By KTVA CBS 11 News
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Story Created: Apr 23, 2012 at 6:53 PM AKDT

Story Updated: Apr 23, 2012 at 6:56 PM AKDT

ANCHORAGE –Thousands of residents went to West High School Sunday to remember Samantha Koenig.

The 18-year-old was kidnapped from the Common Grounds Espresso stand February 1. The following day she was murdered.

Sunday was a day to remember how she lived. “She was a wonderful person and everyone loved her,” said friend Crystal Griffin. “She did so much for me.

Koenig's remains were cremated in private during a ceremony Easter weekend.
 

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ACB said on Monday, Apr 23 at 9:13 PM

I am tired of our young people being abducted and killed. Minimum, should be 30 years and the MAX should be *death*

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