Bikers Ride To Honor Somer Thompson

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Turnout was high on Saturday for a fundraiser honoring 7-year-old murder victim Somer Thompson.

The event was a motorcycle ride at the Adamec Harley Davidson store in Baymeadows. Organizers said the fundraiser was to raise awareness for child safety and to prevent a tragic situation like Somer's from happening again.

Many participants wore and decorated their bikes in purple, which was Somer's favorite color. The money raised on Saturday will go to the first-grader's family and the Justice Coalition.

Somer was abducted while walking home from school last month. Her body was found in a Georgia landfill two days later.

The reward for information leading to the arrest of Somer's killer is currently $45,000.

Clay County Tip Line:877-227-6911 () or Crime Stoppers: 866-845-TIPSTotal of more than $45,000 in rewards is available in the case.

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