The search for a killer is on, and many are mourning, after a television news anchor, who was brutally beaten earlier this week has died. Her parents, who were with her when she died, released a statement saying she passed away Saturday evening.
Anne Pressly grew up in the Upstate, but her family moved to Arkansas while she was in high schoool.
She was attacked in her Little Rock home on Monday. Doctors say nearly every bone in her face was broken.
Investigators are still trying to figure out who did it and why.
Pressly's father believes that she was targeted and that the crime wasn't a random attack. Her parents continue to ask for your prayers.
Anne Pressly was only 26 years old.
A Statement from the Family of Anne Pressly
"We are profoundly saddened to tell you that our dear Anne has lost her struggle for life. It was our hope, as was yours, that Anne would overcome the injuries inflicted upon her in the brutal attack at her home. We were with her in her last moments, and although our hearts are broken, we are at the same time comforted by our faith knowing that Anne is now with our Heavenly Father.
The outpouring of compassion we have received is truly a testament to the way in which Anne has touched so many people in a positive way. Thank you for your prayers and your many acts of kindness. We are grateful for the wonderful care Anne received from her doctors, nurses and others at St. Vincent.
Our lives will not be the same without her. We ask that you continue to pray for us as we struggle to move forward without our dear sweet daughter.We also ask that you give us the privacy we need at this very difficult time."
Guy and Patti Cannady
The parents of Anne Pressly
The television station where Pressly worked KATV has offered a $30,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in the case.
We have also learned, her parents have donated her organs.
You can see the station's announcement of Anne's death in Amy Wood's blog as she reflects on Anne's rising star in the broadcast industry, in her blog.
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