Family mourns LaQuanta Edwards in Houston as police charge suspect in Beaumont murder

BEAUMONT, Texas — Friends and family of LaQuanta Edwards gathered Sunday night at C.E. King High School in Houston for a balloon release honoring her life, two days after her body was found near Tyrrell Park in Beaumont.

Edwards was discovered Friday with multiple stab wounds, according to Beaumont police.

Police said Thaddeaus McCray has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with her death. Investigators said cell phone records and physical evidence helped identify McCray as a suspect…

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