Vigil tonight for slain Mahomet woman
MAHOMET — A candlelight vigil will be held Wednesday evening for a woman who was killed in her home.
Don Black, the stepfather of Holly Cassano, said the vigil will be held outside Ms. Cassano’s home at 6 p.m. at 298 DuPage St. in the Candlewood Estates Mobile Home Park northeast of Mahomet.
Ms. Cassano, 22, was found dead on Monday morning. An autopsy Tuesday morning in Bloomington revealed that she died of multiple stab wounds.
Her 18-month-old daughter was not home at the time of the crime.
“We want anybody who wants to come to take part in our vigil,” Black said. “We’ll have a minister and other speakers.”
Black said participants at the candlelight vigil are invited to carry white ribbons to signify opposition to violence against women.
“I believe our officers in the sheriff’s department are doing a good job,” Black said. “We welcome the entire community. We want everybody to come to the vigil to show support for Holly and her baby. This is a tragedy. This girl didn’t get to live out her life, and she should have lived.”
Champaign County Sheriff Dan Walsh said Ms. Cassano worked at the Meijer store in Champaign and was last seen there between 10 and 11 p.m. Sunday. Until recently, she also had a second job at the Bob Evans Restaurant in Champaign.
Anyone with information should call Crimestoppers at 373-TIPS or can send an anonymous tip using the Crimestopper’s Web site, www.373tips.com, or via text by sending Tip397 plus the tip to CRIMES (274637).
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