Theresa Martin, left, mother of Melissa Sousa, is comforted by her sister April Sibert outside of 32 Gold St. in Waterville on Friday. Authorities say they found Sousa's body in the basement of the apartment on house on Wednesday and have charged her boyfriend, Nicholas Lovejoy, with murder in connection with the killing.
Ashley Walker, friend of Melissa Sousa, adds a message Friday to a purple balloon in memory of her friend who was allegedly murdered by her boyfriend at 32 Gold St. in Waterville. Friends and family brought purple flowers and balloons to the residence to mourn Sousa's death and highlight domestic violence awareness.
Mandy Jolly, best friend of Melissa Sousa, cries as she recalls the life of her friend at 32 Gold St. in Waterville on Friday. Authorities say they found Sousa's body in the basement of the apartment on house on Wednesday and have charged her boyfriend, Nicholas Lovejoy, with murder in connection with the killing.
Theresa Martin, right, mother of Melissa Sousa, is comforted by Ashley Walker, a friend of her late daughter, at 32 Gold St. in Waterville on Friday. Authorities say they found Sousa's body in the basement of the apartment on house on Wednesday and have charged her boyfriend, Nicholas Lovejoy, with murder in connection with the killing.
Brandie Moore, a friend and co-worker of Melissa Sousa, wipes away tears as she recalls the life of Sousa outside of 32 Gold St. in Waterville on Friday. Authorities say they found Sousa's body in the basement of the apartment on house on Wednesday and have charged her boyfriend, Nicholas Lovejoy, with murder in connection with the killing.
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