Teacher remembers Mercedez as outgoing and kind

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June 8, 2026

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Teacher remembers Mercedez as outgoing and kind

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Ryan Bachoo

Erin was shaken yesterday by the tragic discovery of 12-year-old Mercedez Layne’s body, a loss that has left her school community in mourning.

Layne, a Standard Four pupil at Erin RC Primary School, was remembered by her teacher, Candi John, as a vibrant child who brought joy to the classroom.

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