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US Politics | Mystery deepens in murder of teen, 13, found dead in home after drowning twist unearthed and hunt for suspect continues

A TEENAGE girl was mysteriously found dead in her home in late June \- and now her family is seeking answers as her killer remains on the loose. Authorities ruled 13-year-old Hailey Perkins' death a homicide just days after her lifeless body was found inside her Pueblo County, Colorado, home on June 27. Angelus PuebloHaley Perkins, 13, was mysteriously found dead inside her Pueblo County, Colorado, home on June 27 '/ ' Pueblo County Sheriff's OfficeOver a month after her death, police have yet to announce a suspect '/ ' Hailey's family held a memorial for the teen on SaturdayKKTV It's been over a month since Hailey's death and investigators are no closer to identifying her killer. On Saturday, Hailey's family gathered to remember her by tubing down the Arkansas River, one of the things she enjoyed doing most. "This was one of Hailey's favorite things to do,... Candice Otero, the teen's older cousin, told KKTV, revealing that just a year ago, Hailey saved her mother from drowning in the same river. ...She almost a year ago floated down the river and saved her mother from drowning. This is just our way of showing that we're not giving up on her. We want justice, we want her name to live on." Read more in The US Sun FAMILY WIPED OUT Mom & her four kids among seven killed in 'wrong-way' crash DOUBLE DEATH Gruesome remains of pregnant mom found as cops arrest couple who 'knew victim' The family released red balloons in honor of the teen. "This is in memory of Hailey, obviously, but truly for every parent that has lost their child. They are never forgotten,... the victim's mother, Tanya, told the outlet. "She was friends with the kid in school who didn't have friends because she wanted them to have one friend. ...She was always there for anybody if they needed her, she was the first person to go in for you," the distraught mother added. Most read in The US Sun 'READY FOR WAR' China vows to 'fight to death' & masses tanks on beaches for Taiwan strike GUNNED DOWN LA Fitness patron 'shot dead while working out INSIDE gym' as cops swarm plaza BIG REVEAL? Kylie Jenner's baby daddy Travis Scott appears to drop 'hint' about son's name RIVER HORROR Update in tubing attack that left one teen dead & 4 injured as man is arrested LOOKS INCREDIBLE Kim shows off tiny waist & butt in a thong as she sends message to Kanye OH SHIRT! Today host Savannah Guthrie suffers embarrassing wardrobe malfunction on live TV Hailey was a 7th-grader at Mann Middle School and enjoyed the outdoors, swimming and playing basketball with her older brother, her mom wrote in the teen's obituary. ...She was very playful and had a great relationship with little kids. Although she was little, she had a big heart,... Tanya added. ...She was helpful, and would truly give her shirt off her back to anyone in need. Her Mom loved her big smile and deep dimples.... Authorities have yet to identify a suspect in Hailey's murder and have provided few details in the case. Read More on The US Sun SHOE GAME Full list of releases dropping today including Adidas 350 Static - how to buy ON THE MEND? American Pickers alum Frank's dad shares update on star's health after stroke Angelus PuebloAuthorities ruled Hailey's death a homicide '/ '