Cecilia

Statement released by Raymond Zhang and Sherry Xu, read outside their home by the family's lawyer, Jeffry House.

"We are devastated and in anguish to know that our angel daughter Cecilia has departed this life.

"We commend her soul to God in Heaven where we know she now resides. She was the best of daughters and brought us joy throughout her short life.

"We have missed her every hour, every moment, since she was cruelly taken from us. We hope that she did not suffer and hope that she knows how much of a treasure she was to us in her all-too-short life.

"We thank everyone who has prayed for her and for us, and everyone who has given our family a kind thought in these hard months since Cecilia disappeared.

"We hope that those who took Cecilia from us will soon be captured and be judged as they deserve.

"We thank Toronto police for their unceasing efforts on Cecilia's behalf and we ask all of you to treasure your children every single day. Thank you."

My heart goes out to Cecilia's parents and her extended family. This is absolutely devastating news. I hope that the authorities find the culprits of this desparate and foolish act.