Slain teen’s funeral held as investigation continues
As family members and friends gathered to say goodbye to a Hall County teenager, investigators plowed through dozens of tips in hopes of finding the person responsible for her violent death.
The funeral for Hannah Truelove was held Wednesday morning.
Hannah Truelove, 16, was found Friday night in a wooded area behind the Gainesville apartment complex where she lived with her mother. The Gainesville High School student had been reported missing the previous night.
Investigators have declined to say how Truelove died, but have called the homicide a violent one. A GBI medical examiner conducted the autopsy on Truelove, John Bankhead, the agency’s spokesman, told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
The Gainesville Police Department initially worked a missing persons case, but for less than 24 hours. Truelove’s body was found outside of the city limits, meaning the Hall County Sheriff’s Office took over as the lead investigating agency. A GBI crime scene specialist assisted in the weekend investigation.
Sgt. Kiley Sargent, with the sheriff’s office, has said numerous callers have reported information regarding the case, keeping investigators busy. But so far, no suspects have been named and little details regarding any findings have been released, due to the sensitive nature of the case, police said.
Investigators do not believe the killing was random, and have said Truelove likely knew the person responsible. Truelove’s social media activity, including several recent Tweets, were also being examined, investigators have said.
The funeral for Truelove was set for 11 a.m. today at Timber Ridge Baptist Church in Gainesville. Burial will follow in the church’s cemetary, according to Truelove’s obituary. The teen is survived by her parents, a brother, sister and three grandparents.
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Tag
August 29th, 2012
12:03 pm
What a loss!
Captain Midnight
August 29th, 2012
12:18 pm
Hall Co WILL find the Piece of $hit that did this. Rest assured.
Kay
August 29th, 2012
12:22 pm
Amen Captain Midnight
Pamela
August 29th, 2012
12:37 pm
This is so sad. I pray they find the person or people that are involved with killing this child. My prayers are with her family. May she rest in peace. It’s horrible for a parent to have to bury their child…Just horrible.
Kelly
August 29th, 2012
12:46 pm
@Harsh Reality What an insensitive comment to make. What details do you know that leads you to believe that time on Facebook has to do with death? I hope no one ever makes such a comment to you if you lost a member of your family in such a horrific way!
Kelly
August 29th, 2012
12:47 pm
@Harsh Reality What an insensitive comment to make. What details do you know that leads you to believe that time on Facebook has to do with her death? I hope no one ever makes such a comment to you if you lost a member of your family in such a horrific way!
Georgia Mom
August 29th, 2012
12:47 pm
Many prayers going up for this family. Such a tragedy.
And to you….Harsh Reality…..that is a good name for you. I am so sorry for you if YOUR computer is confiscated. Reality is…..you are probably one of those that negatively comments on every social site available, including Facebook. Sounds like this is your career. I can only hope and pray that nothing of this magnitude destroys you, your friends or any one of your family members.
G'Vegas Dawg
August 29th, 2012
1:04 pm
Prayers for Hannah’s family and friends. I hope that the person responsisble for this is brought to justice soon. I also say a prayer for Harsh Reality, he/she sounds like they may need them at some point.
Sad
August 29th, 2012
1:15 pm
Simply Tragic. I know the family and we are beside ourselves with grief. I am guessing “Harsh Reality” message has been removed and for that I am thankful. Glad I didn’t have to see/read it.
Wutehvah
August 29th, 2012
2:10 pm
Thoughts and prayers to family and friends. I hope they bring back the chair for the POS that did this.
Curious George
August 29th, 2012
2:36 pm
What did Harsh Reality’s comments elude to? All the comments have made me curious as to what he/she said. Something about Facebook….
Lynn
August 29th, 2012
2:55 pm
I pray for her family, such a beautiful person. I know they will find this POS and someone need to beat his/her ass. Why would someone want to do this to a child? Cherish the memories Truelove family!!
Dawson County Lady
August 29th, 2012
2:55 pm
I personally know the current Hall County Sheriff. I know they will do all they can to find the person who killed this beautiful young woman and bring him to justice. I’ve also had personal experience with the DA’s office in Hall County. While I don’t like the DA, I pray that he’ll be his normal “throw up every charge you can and see what sticks” philosophy to this case/suspect, and I hope the really hard stuff sticks.
Kyle
August 29th, 2012
4:26 pm
I pray for the family, specifically the Mother. I could not imagine losing my daughter. My prayers and condolences to the family. May Hannah rest in peace.
jgfmgainesville
August 29th, 2012
8:23 pm
I live here at Lake Lanier Club where this young girl was killed. It has been so tragic, and we are all deeply affected. I can only imagine what this Mom is going through tonight. Many prayers are being offered up to her and her family tonight. God Bless You, you are being thought of right here at home.
Nicholle Little
August 30th, 2012
9:31 pm
I live in Lake Lanier Club Apartments. This is a nice community with normally quiet neighbors. Someone has had to heard or seen something. Please someone help this family find the murderer of this precious girl who decent deserve to lose her life.
4xtra
September 5th, 2012
11:19 am
hey AJC
Can you re post “Harsh reality’s” statement……
I am just curious on the level of stupidity of the comment..
It amazes me how some people feel that they are so irrelevant they have to make stupid comments so someone can pay them some attention (good or bad)
WillowBenz
September 5th, 2012
12:30 pm
My sympathies to the family. RIP.
The killer is either a disgruntled male perp or a jealous female perp. Either way….sick, demented person. Catch’em. Lock ‘em up. Death penalty punishment.