Somer Thompson's Neighborhood Still Reeling from her Death

ORANGE PARK, Fla. -- It has been one month since Somer Thompson was abducted and murdered, and those who live in her neighborhood say things are much different now.

Rodney Crawford, a parent of two young children, said he will not let them walk to or from school alone anymore. "I've told them don't talk to strangers. You are not to leave school unless I'm there or your mom is there."

Seven-year-old Somer disappeared Oct. 19 while walking home from Grove Park Elementary School in Orange Park. After a tremendous community response and search, her body was found two days later by police at a Georgia landfill.

One month later, a memorial still sits across from Somer's home. There are candles and notes left by friends and strangers.

Those who live near Somer's family say their neighborhood has changed forever and they don't feel safe anymore. Groups in the community are planning to come together and organize a child safety event for sometime after the holidays. Details are still being planned.

Investigators have received 4,200 leads in the Somer Thompson case and are working to follow up on all workable tips.

Detectives said they are waiting on lab results, hoping that some of the evidence will lead in the right direction.

"Waiting on lab results is part of this process," said Clay County Sheriff Rick Beseler on Wednesday. "The results can take weeks to return and cannot be rushed or hurried..."

There is now a website to remember to Somer and to raise money for her family. Rememberingsomer.com is filled with pictures from her life and messages from those who love her.

If you know anything about this case, you can call the designated tip line is 1-877-227-6911.

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