SHREVEPORT, La (KNOE 8 News) -The mother of Sharmeka Moffitt,20, is in Shreveport.
Moffitt is recovering from being badly burned Sunday night in Winnsboro. Those burns, according to Edna Moffitt are on her daughter's neck, chest, arms, and legs.
The 20-year-old was rushed to LSU Shreveport early Monday morning. Her mother said relatives are seeking the culprit behind the crime during the investigation by law enforcement.
"I want justice and I want them to pay for what they did to my baby," Edna Moffitt said." Because they should not have done that to her and I want them to feel the pain that she's feeling now."
Edna Moffitt believes several people are spreading false claims about her daughter during this investigation. She said some of those rumors are that she was sexually abused. The mother said it's not true.
"They're saying things about her that are not true, that she was raped," the mother said. "She was not raped. She was not beaten. She was burned, 60-percent of her body."
Edna Moffitt said her daughter has third degree burns.
Law enforcement are continuing their investigation behind this matter.
Relatives and friends are holding a candlelight vigil Tuesday night at Civitan Park scheduled to begin at 7. Also, they've started a Facebook Page in honor of the 20-year-old mother. To access that page, click this link: Prayers for Sharmeka Moffitt.
Friday, May 24 2013 10:47 PM EDT2013-05-25 02:47:06 GMT
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Sharmeka Moffitt
