Some Detroit students were honored for their creativity, continuing 33 years of tradition during the unveiling of this years float for The Skillman Foundation.

This year's theme is "We are better together."

Ten-year-old Harmony Henry's drawing was chosen out of the hundreds of submissions to be the winner of this year's competition. She said that is the meaning behind her drawing.

I was like, oh my gosh, woah. My mom was jumping up and down. She was like you earned it, you earned it. But I was really excited and proud of me, myself and I. Harmony said.

Angelique Power, president and CEO of the Skillman Foundation, said it's not easy to choose a winner, but Harmony's drawing checked all their boxes.

All the different types of people working together to make the world better, not people who were like each other, but specifically people who were different, Powers said.

Hear more from Harmony Henry Angelique Power and in the video player below: 10-year-old Harmony Henry explains her design for America's Thanksgiving Parade float

Harmony told me she put a lot of thought and rough drafts into the project and wants everyone who looks at it to understand that we all have a part to play. 

The hosts of the contest said they wanted to honor some of the other amazing artists by decorating the bottom of the float with their drawings as well.

My inspiration is my mom being a law enforcement officer and my dad also being one and hes also a firefighter, sixth grader Kaiden Green said.

Redford Union Schools have had a therapy dog in the district for about two years. After having such a positive impact on the students, they've decided to add not one or two more pups... but six more!

The studies show there's more to it than just being an animal lover. Just by petting a dog:

students can decrease feelings of stress and cortisol levels by about 75% Improve emotional regulation, especially for students with ADHD and other emotional challenges Encourage social interaction among students who may be shy or socially withdrawn Increase focus and attention among students with attention-related issues by resetting their mental focus Promote empathy and responsibility Support for students with autism, learning disabilities, or emotional disorders by creating a sense of safety and predictability

"It gives you a reset when they walk in, you may have a stressful day or a lot going on at home I think it really is a reset when I see them," said Sophomore Arieona Ireson.

And it isn't just for the students. One student told me she could see it improve teacher's moods, too.

"Not only does it help us, it helps the teachers too. When they come into the classroom the teachers, their mood will just get better and it's beneficial to me too because then I don't have to learn for a second," said Cheyenne Toben, a sophomore at Redford High School.

An employee at Saline Middle School is accused of bullying students, which has led to a police investigation, possible criminal charges and the person being fired.

When parents learned the school caught a suspected bully terrorizing kids in an art class, they were relieved but when they found out the accused was a staff member, they say they were shocked.

"It's a little shocking that that would happen," parent and Trustee-elect Jason Tizedes said.

Parents of children in Saline Area Schools are disheartened not only after learning the suspected bully was a staff member but also hearing the bullying was happening through notes.

"I can be shocked, Tizedes said. Usually when you hear about bullying incidents, it has to do with kids bullying other kids."

After receiving allegations of bullying during a second-bell art class, we're told Saline Middle School's principal opened an internal investigation fully believing this was a matter between students.

"We want our teachers, administration, staff members to kind of be those role models for kids and not display that behavior," Tizedes said.

It was during the investigation that the school found it was a staff member who was harassing the kids. 7 News Detroit is not naming the former staff member since they have not yet been charged of any crimes.

"In the Saline schools, what I've seen over the last couple of years, unfortunately, it does not surprise me. I've heard of other incidents of bullying happening from teachers from parents," one parent told us over the phone.

At first, the district only notified parents of the kids in the class via email. You can read that email below:

After learning of the incident, we decided to reach out to the district and see what happened. Shortly after, they sent out a statement to the entire district summarizing the incidents of bullying they discovered. You can read the districtwide email below:

Some parents who did not want to appear on camera for fear of retaliation told us they feel like the district was trying to sweep it under the rug.

"The email only went to parents of kids in that classroom, so most of the parents wouldn't have even heard about it in the school, and I believe that teacher would have kids in other classes," the parent on the phone said.

Others say they are disgusted with the alleged actions of the staff member, but they appreciate the school's response in terminating the employee and turning the case over to Saline police for investigation.

Police have submitted a warrant request to the Washtenaw County Prosecutor's Office for a review of possible charges.

Some parents say they wish administrators responded faster in notifying all parents of middle school students, so they could talk to their children about appropriate conduct.

"I think the school acted appropriate. I think they stepped up, they did the right thing and they took the necessary action," Tizedes said.

We've reached out to the staff member for comment but have not heard back as of Friday evening.

Children with cellphones receive, on average, 200 notifications a day with the constant pressure to be engaged online 24/7, and now some Michigan lawmakers say they're taking action to protect them.

"I think that in a lot of situations, parents are not aware of it, because they haven't been impacted by the negative effects of social media," said Jennifer Buta.

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Buta is a mom to three kids, one of which she will hold only in her memory now after he took his own life as a reaction to extortion carried out on social media.

"You don't know who your children are communicating with," said State Rep. Mark Tisdel.

In this digital age, Michigan lawmakers say they are working to protect our children from the dangerous effects social media and the impact it has on young, developing brains.

"Now approaching our 13th year of a mental health crisis, particularly among teen and tween girls," said Rep. Tisdel.

In the bill introduced by Rep. Tisdel, age verification is one of the main focuses.

"Kids don't always tell the truth when they go on and register for an account, and they're still going to continue to do that and kind of bypass any laws or restrictions that are put in place just to get the account," said Buta.

But Rep. Tisdel says the same way credit card companies and online gambling sites use third-party verification to confirm someone's identity, social media platforms should be required to do the same.

"This is nothing new. It's simply applying that kind of technology and that kind of scrutiny to teens and tweens any minor who is not of the age, really to consent to a contractual agreement," said Rep. Tisdel.

But this bill is more than just age verification, it also includes a social media curfew Tisdel says would be enforced by the social media companies.

"Sleep deprivation is a significant part of poor mental health. And it's just that ongoing, unsupervised unmonitored access to the World Wide Web that is a concern," he said.

This curfew is backed by studies that show the use of smartphones and social media are the number one cause of sleep disruption among teens.

There would also be other parental controls, like having access to the username and password of your child's accounts, and being notified if any login information changes.

Rep Tisdel tells me his goal is for this bill to be passed by the end of next year.

Traveling with kids can be likened to an Olympic sport at times, and for parents with kids who struggle with sensory issues, it can add an extra level of stress for everyone.

Dr. Olivia Goeddeke is an occupational therapist who designed a new sensory room at Detroit Metro Airport. She says airports can be a lot to cope with, even for adults.

When some kids travel, they often feel not in control of their environment, which can lead to overstimulation, especially children with disabilities.

"A lot of people think that when a child is throwing a tantrum or somebody is not listening, they are just misbehaved, but a lot of that can stem from sensory sensitivities." Goeddeke said.

Nine-year-old Gwendolyn Burke says she's so excited to go to Disney World in two months, and a room like this makes her feel more comfortable knowing that if she starts to feel overwhelmed, there is a quiet place she can go to recoup.

"I obviously loved the tree and the bubbles. Actually, I loved everything. It's hard to say just one!" Gwen said.

Hear more from Gwendolyn in the video player below: Gwendolyn Burke shares her thoughts on the new sensory room at DTW

Goeddeke says everything from the sensory wall when you first walk in to the the fiberoptic beanbag- every element of the room was designed with intention.

So if you happen to be passing through the Detroit Metro Airport and your child starts getting over stimulated, there's a place designed just for them.

"A space like this just allows them to come and reset their system and have that chance to continue on," Goeddeke said.

Almost 300 aspiring chefs from 20 school districts across Southeast Michigan fired up their culinary skills in preparation for a statewide competition.

The ProStart competition is coming up in March and is hosted by the Hospitality Foundation.

All of these high schoolers have a different 'why' behind their cooking. Many say their passion comes from their parents.

Students like A'Niya, a senior at Eastpointe High School, said her love for cooking began when she was about four years old when she started cooking with her mom.

"It was a little messy in the kitchen, you know?" A'Niya remembers.

And as her talent grew, so did her passion. She and her mom are now selling plates and looking into ways to grow their business.

Carlos, a sophomore at the Academy for Business and Technology, said his passion for cooking runs in the family.

"My mother is a chef and I feel like it's in the genes," said Carlos.

Students like A'Niya and Carlos wanted to take their passion one step further and enrolled in a two-year program to prepare them for the next step in their culinary careers.

Cooking has been one of the most important things in my life Because youre gonna have to know how to cook one way or another, said ANiya

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A group of neighborhood kids in Woodhaven went out for a normal night of trick-or-treating on Halloween, but rather than take home all those treats for themselves, they stopped to share with a friend who they said needed them more.

Amy Schmitt and her son love to dress up and hand out candy on Halloween, but after a medical emergency landed him in the hospital, a few neighborhood kids knew exactly how to cheer him up.

"It's overwhelming, all the love we've got and I don't know half these people," said Amy.

Amy says she has been in the hospital with her son since Tuesday.

But because she and her son love to dress up and hand out candy on Halloween, she didn't want the neighborhood kids to be disappointed.

"I left a note just saying my son is in the hospital, we don't have any candy. Sorry," she said.

She says she started getting notifications from her doorbell camera that there was movement detected.

"And tons and tons of kids are dumping baskets of candy out," said Amy.

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It was the most heartwarming surprise for Amy and her son Jacob.

One of those kids who gave away her candy was 6-year-old Mia.

"When she was done with her first lap, she wanted to sit down, so we were sitting at the house and she goes 'dad can we go out again?' And I go 'sure we can go out again.' All of the candy she collected the second time, she goes, 'I don't want this candy, I want to leave it here," said Mia's father, James Sayen.

James says his daughter made the decision completely on her own a decision he says that even impressed him.

"She felt bad and didn't want anybody not to have candy on Halloween," said James.

Amy says the parents of these kids deserve some credit for raising such kind young people.

"It's just amazing ... what these parents have raised these kids to be," said Amy. "To do that without your parents there is remarkable."

Amy says she and Jacob can't be more thankful for their kind neighbors.

"It was just so thoughtful going beyond that extra mile for somebody," she said.

Trick-or-treating is an American tradition that can be enjoyed by all ages. But how old is too old to trick-or-treat?

While some neighborhoods might have age limits, I took to the streets to see what you think.

It's the spookiest time of the year skeletons, ghosts and sidewalks lined with kids, often hyped up on sugar, which can be scary for a lot of parents.

"It's a good night for kids to go out and relax and have fun," said Jill.

And while trick-or-treating is targeted towards the youngsters, we wanted to find out if there is a socially acceptable age when we need to hang up the pumpkin baskets and go home?

"You're never too old to trick or treat," said Nicolia.

"It's never too old to trick or treat," said Shereen. "If it's fun for you, you enjoy it, if you go with company, especially if you take kids with you- hey why not?"

As trick-or-treaters grow up, they may opt for parties instead of going door-to-door. And like most people I spoke to, many of you took to our Facebook comments in defense of the tradition, saying you're never too old to partake in some innocent fun.

But others say, maybe we leave the door knocking and candy gathering to the kiddos.

"Probably like freshman year of high school. I remember trick or treating at least until I was in 8th grade," said Maria.

"Like through high school, as long as they're polite and not rude," Jill said.

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Twenty-eight years ago, two moms, Sherry Krambeck and Audra Sackey, walked into the NICU at what was once called Oakwood and then Beaumont Hospital in Dearborn, to see their newborn babies.

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Audra introduced herself to Sherry because, she said, she could tell it was her first time in the NICU. Audra remembers how stressed Sherry looked, and says she wanted to be her familiar face.

"I was there for about 10 days before her, so I guess I was an old pro," said Audra.

And it was the beginning of a months-long NICU stay for both women and their new babies. Seeing each other every day, they developed a bond that blossomed into a beautiful, lifelong friendship.

Rachel, Sherry's daughter, and Hayden, Audra's son, said while their moms maintained their friendship, Rachel and Hayden weren't as close. Rachel and Sherry moved to Indiana when they were young, so the pair didn't reconnect until they were in high school.

"Sherry was here visiting and was like 'Hey, do you need a prom date?' And, honestly, I didn't have one at the time and I'm like 'sure, why not'?" remembered Hayden.

When Rachel came back to Michigan to visit Hayden for the first time, their reunion went a little bit different than expected.

Rachel passed out and had to be taken to the hospital. It was there, at the same hospital in Dearborn - now part of Corewell Health- where the two were roommates in the NICU 17 years earlier, were reunited.

"I just remembered him walking through the door like 'Hey, how are you doing' and he gave me a hug and I was like 'Please ask me to be your girlfriend' I just felt so safe, so comfortable with him," said Rachel.

After 10 years of dating, the two people who brought these families together in the first place, officially tied the knot. Now Joining them together as one family.

A brand new community kitchen is open in Dearborn. The non-profit behind the kitchen, Leaders Advancing and Helping Communities (LAHC), is working to tackle not just food insecurity, but also obesity in the community.

Through their efforts to make sure every person in their community is able to nourish their bodies through healthy food, the center is serving warm meals to those in need. After grabbing a warm bite to eat, neighbors can do a little grocery shopping on the way out.

"You feed the brain and the stomach and you get to take food to your family and feed your family," Chief Executive Officer of LAHC Wassim Mahfouz says.

But it doesn't stop there. Mahfouz says feeding people is just one way the non-profit loves on their community. The center is offering multi-generational cooking classes to teach kids and their families about how to cook healthy meals in an effort to fight childhood obesity.

"By teaching kids and their parents at a very young age how to maintain a healthy lifestyle, you are setting someone on the path of living healthy and disease-free," said Wassim.

He said his passion comes from his own experience with obesity and health struggles. Because he was able to educate himself on health, he wants to share the knowledge he wishes he had.

The love LAHC has to give doesn't stop there. The non-profit is combining forces with their workforce development division to help children with developmental disabilities improve their life skills, as well as helping aspiring chefs make their dreams come true.

"A lot of people started cooking from home and selling and catering to support their families, which is a great thing to do. So through this program, we are going to teach them to do it the proper way," Wassim said.

If you're interested in more information, click here.

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A new space designed with the community in mind is now open for recreation on Detroit's west side. It features everything from swing sets to exercise equipment, as well as the only dog park in the community.

It took about two years and $750,000 for the new and improved Kelley Park to be completely finished, equipped with:

A horseshoe pit Exercise equipment A playground 1 Full-size basketball court and a half-court A pavilion A dog park

This brand-new dog park is the first of its kind on the west side, and its existence was a passion project for Wayne County Commissioner, Monique Baker McCormick.

She says it's her goal for the west side to be a 'walking community', so it's important to have amenities like those seen at Kelley Park available to the public.

"In this whole entire northwest Detroit, we didn't have a dog park, so it was time," says Commissioner McCormick.

Becki Kenderes lives in the neighborhood. She says she's excited there's space for her whole family to enjoy, "It's a place that I can go with my kid when she's a little bit older to enjoy the playground and, also, bring the dogs to have some time in the dog park."

Neighbor Kay Davis agrees. She and her husband like to walk for exercise. Kay says they used to have to walk over to Rosedale Park to get a walk in, but not anymore.

"But now that this is here, we can walk, but we can just walk around here as many times as we like," she says.

Karen Umphrey was murdered after being kidnapped from a neighborhood in Port Huron in November 1980. And decades passed with no justice in sight until now.

In December, the results of DNA testing led to the arrests of 71-year-old Douglas Laming and 64-year-old Anthony Harris.

"This is a great example of the fact that we preserve this evidence through the years, use it sparingly and test it several times," St. Clair County Sheriff Mat King said.

Investigators were able to collect DNA evidence from 21-year-old Umphrey's body after she was found by hunters a day after witnesses reported seeing her being forced into a vehicle.

Harris, who was 20 years old at the time of Umphrey's murder, was arrested at work in February. He pleaded guilty to second-degree murder this week and then testified against his accomplice, Douglas Laming.

"This was a huge step in our case and the first point to getting closure for the family," King told reporters Friday.

Investigators said Harris confessed to forcing Umphrey into Laming's truck one night in November 1980.

Harris reportedly said they took Umphrey to the St. Clair County State Gaming Area, where he and Laming raped her.

Harris told investigators that he walked away for a moment and heard two gunshots but claims because it was dark, so he didn't actually see Laming pull the trigger.

Umphrey was found dead with two gunshot wounds to her head.

"After just three days of trial, the jury was sent to deliberate, and after only one hour returned with a guilty verdict," King said. "It is my hope that after 44 years, the family of Karen Umphrey can breathe a little easier knowing her killers have been brought to justice."

La Gloria Bakery has become a family legacy that's dedicated to honoring their heritage and cravings all year long.

It was passed down through three generations of owners and is currently being run by Juanita Franco.

Franco told me she grew up in the bakery and loves watching families grow as the years go on. She's watched families full of multiple generations turn their bakery into a family tradition.

"There's some that I've known since I was little and I hold them dear to my heart," Franco said.

Franco's father purchased the bakery from another Mexican family in the early 80s and she wanted to keep it in the family.

She took over the bakery when she was in her 20s and it is still going strong. Now, there's a long line of family members ready to uphold the family name.

"We're proud Latinos here. I mean, there's a whole block of us," Franco said.

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Franco's two sons, who work with her at the bakery, are slated to take it over when she steps down. And her 8-year-old grandson isn't far behind.

"When he sees me rolling dough, he's like 'can I help you?' And he'll try to do the cookie cutting and then he'll take the trays and put it on the thing for me," Franco said.

She says her family couldn't have seen so many years of success if it weren't for the generations of families who support them.

"I appreciate the business, I appreciate that they are still coming in and supporting us and it feels like family when they come in," Franco said.

The family of Patrick Sullivan stood by, waiting to find out where he was laid to rest a year ago, after a caretaker's poor record-keeping at Sacred Heart Cemetery left them wondering and in distress for 11 months.

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On Monday the Archdiocese of Detroit arranged for Sullivan's casket to be exhumed so his loved ones could be assured of his actual final resting place.

"We never wanted it to get to this point. We wanted answers from day one," says Chanell Calloway, Patrick Sullivan's niece.

Sullivan's family reached out to 7 News Detroit a few weeks ago hoping we could help locate his burial spot.

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So I contacted the cemetery and the Mother of Divine Mercy Parish about the confusion on where Sullivan was actually buried. While the people at the Parish were surprised, the Parish manager immediately took action, removing the cemetery manager from his role.

The parish manager tells me that because the cemetery manager did not keep a map of the plots, the Body of Patrick Sullivan was exhumed to give the family peace of mind.

They tell me, they are thankful for the parish manager who came in and picked up the pieces of the mess left by the previous cemetery manager.

"It's been a while, and it's time to move on for our sake and for our family and just know my uncle's resting in peace," says Calloway.

"He's home now," says Michelle Sullivan, Patrick's sister. "He's home now."

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Pastor Curtiss Ostosh says he feels like the city is targeting him after he was cited for blight. The pastor says early last week, the city showed up with crews to clean up the church's property.

"We had no warning they were coming on Tuesday morning," he says.

The crew came with an order from a judge to remove the outdoor food storage, junk, debris, and tents from the property.

According to the pastor, these items weren't there in the first place. But pictures from the City of Warren show what city officials say was part of the problem.

The pastor says that instead of taking the real trash, city crews removed clients' bikes, the church's fire pit, and their barbecues, among other things.

"We're commanded to love our neighbors according to the scriptures we believe in. We love our city, we've been here for 33 years serving this community diligently," he says. "We try to be a good neighbor. We've been around for 33 years. I think we have a proven track record of being a great neighbor."

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After visiting Pastor Curtiss, I called the city to see what was going on on their end. They tell me, this investigation has been ongoing since 2019, and it has finally come to a head.

"I appreciate what that gentleman does for the community and he helps many people - it's a fantastic thing," a city official told 7 News Detroit. "However, it needs to be done in a proper, sanitary way, and that was our main deal. I love that he helps the people but he's being a horrible neighbor."

"We're starved for space. We've outgrown this place probably several years ago," says Curtiss.

It seems Holiday decorations grace the shelves of stores earlier and earlier, and while it used to be that Black Friday kicked off the start of the holiday shopping season, that just might be a thing of the past.

48 percent of shoppers polled by Bankrate say they plan to start shopping by Halloween this year.

The Holidays are typically the happiest time of year: families are gathering, old friends are coming into town, and everyone's favorite part: scrambling to buy last-minute gifts.

"Like middle of December," said one woman when asked when she starts buying gifts. "Last minute."

Not everyone likes to sit on these alleged deals though. One woman posting on our Facebook page said she starts the Day after Christmas! Another said she also keeps her eye out all year, waiting for a good deal. But some say, they aren't thinking about Christmas all year long: they want to enjoy the holidays as they come.

"You gotta get through the other holidays first," one shopper told us. "Gotta get through halloween first, then thanksgiving, and then once after thanksgiving I count how many nieces and nephews I have and we get done."

This buying frenzy isn't because we live in a country of planners. Victoria Veda, VP of Communications for Michigan Retailers Association, says we have a short Holiday season to thank for it.

"Early October and mid October shopping is definitely going to be a permanent fixture," Veda said.

She says it helps spread out the financial burden the Holidays place on families. And because we only have 26 days between Thanksgiving and Christmas this year, the shopping season feels especially rushed.

But don't worry: if you're a fellow Holiday shopping procrastinator, Victoria has an easy solution for you.

"Shop local and brick and mortar is going to give people the opportunity to avoid those shopping delays and a lot of that out-of-stock online thing," she said.

Not to mention if you're in the giving spirit, it's a chance to support a small business.

"We do encourage shoppers to push just one of their out-of-state online purchases into Michigan-based retailers," Veda said. "One shift like that could create more than 15,000 jobs in the state of Michigan."

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If you've ever been pulled over and wondered how did the police see me, it might be because there is an officer in plain clothing on the side of the road looking for distracted drivers.

It might be a good idea to be mindful when driving through Dearborn because you might encounter just this.

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Over 15,000 car crashes were the direct result of distracted driving, according to the Michigan state department. The Dearborn Police Department says they are actively working to drive down that number, so I spent the day with them to see exactly how they plan to combat it.

This distracted driving initiative is all thanks to the Michigan distracted driving law and the state's efforts to drive down the rates of incidents. The law was enacted after the number of distracted driving incidents steadily rose year after year, leaving thousands injured or worse.

Because all it takes is a second, one officer said, speaking to a person pulled over after being cited for texting and driving.

While this new initiative may be controversial, it certainly is effective. If you don't want to run the risk of a ticket and your car is in drive, don't even think about touching your phone.

According to Michigan law, you cannot hold your phone, even if you are stopped at a red light. If your car is in drive, your phone must be down. The only exception is to perform a single tap or swipe to answer a call on a hands-free device.

As long as youre in the car, dont use your phone, the officer said.

"The Tigers are now the hottest team in baseball," RJ Moceri said as he walked out of Comerica Park Thursday where the Detroit Tigers rallied to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3. "They're going to win the World Series. Yeah, I'll go with that."

And for Detroit sports fans, this may be the first time in a very long time that baseball and football fans are riding high.

"It's incredible," Ronny Carroll said.

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"The team's been on a roll for the past month," said Moceri, who admits he didn't think the playoffs was in the cards for the Tigers early on in the season.

For Monday Night Football, the Detroit Lions are getting ready to take on the Seattle Seahawks at Ford Field. The game will air on Channel 7.

Click on the main video player above to see Detroit sports fans buzzing with excitement and hopes for some big celebrations down the road.

It's been over 16 years since suspected serial killer Arthur Ream was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Cindy Zarzycky almost 40 years ago.

Ream died of cancer last month in prison, but the investigation into 5 different cold cases continue. Officials say all of them have roads that lead to Ream.

Even after his death, the sister of presumed victim Kimberly King says she isn't sure it was Ream who was responsible for her sister's disappearance.

I think its a very strong possibility or probability but I dont know 100%, says Konnie Beyma.

12-year-old Kimberly King went missing in 1979, disappearing into the night during a sleepover. After decades of investigation, police are unable to say who took her or where her body is.

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Detectives on the case say all roads point to Ream, but they don't have enough evidence to say for sure.

But Kim's sister isn't convinced Arthur Ream is completely innocent either.

After receiving the following letter from Ream in the mail in 2022, Beyma says she isn't certain her sister faced the same demise as Cindy Zarzycki at the hands of Ream.

Sister of Kimberly King reads letter she received from Arthur Ream

Dear Miss Beyma, I hope this letter finds you well. I'm writing to you because I understand how you feel. Not a day goes by that I dont miss my son Scott. I know its not the same. I know where Scotts at. And you have no idea where Kimberly is. I hope you understand when I say I had nothing to do with your sisters disappearance. If you have any questions, please write and ask. Ill write you back when Im feeling better. Take care and please dont listen to the detective from Warren. Art Ream.

The question Konnie says she wrestles with now: was the letter genuine, or was it Arthur Ream's last attempt at twisting the knife in the heart of a victim's sister?

I dont know. I didnt have enough communication with him to develop that feeling, she says.

For Kim's family, there is still no closure. But Konnie says she rests easy knowing detectives continue to work tirelessly to bring her sister's disappearance to justice.

If there was anyone out there that was fearful of Art Ream now that he was passed if you know anything, just if you had a conversation where he references Kim, maybe he didnt make any admissions maybe he just made a couple comments, we dont know what small thing may help, she says.