Kamille McKinney Murder: Fundraising Campaign Set Up For Family

BIRMINGHAM, AL — The death of 3-year-old Kamille "Cupcake" McKinney has touched thousands of people in the Birmingham area and beyond, as the days following her abduction from the Tom Brown Village housing community were filled with hope that she would be returned unharmed.

After the news of Kamille's death reached the masses, the Birmingham community has bonded together to mourn the loss of the young child, and a fundraising campaign was launched Thursday to help the family with expenses for the girl's memorial serve events. The City of Birmingham helped launch the campaign.

“As the community grieves the tragic loss of Kamille 'Cupcake' McKinney, a beautiful girl taken from us far too soon, join us as we honor her memory and support her family,” the donation page reads. “Join a coalition of Birmingham residents, in partnership with the City of Birmingham, in providing support.”

Funds raised above the goal will be distributed to Birmingham area nonprofits serving high risk and vulnerable populations impacted by human trafficking, mental and physical abuse, and violence against children.