Serenity Ann McKinney

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A vigil is planned this weekend to honor 4-year-old Serenity McKinney.Ā 

Serenity's body was found by investigators Friday in a wooded area near the Jefferson-Bullitt County line.

Her grandfather reported her missing earlier this month after not seeing her since Christmas Eve of 2020.

On Saturday, her mother, Catherine McKinney, and 26-year-old Dakota Hill, Catherine's boyfriend, were charged with murder and abuse of a corpse.

Family members are planning the vigil, which will take place 2 p.m. Sunday at Clear Creek Park in Shelby County.Ā 

The community is invited to attend the ceremony.Ā 

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