Community Rallies Around Family Of Slain Wallingford Teen

WALLINGFORD, CT — Support is pouring in for the family of Nolvin Diaz, the 17-year-old boy who police say was killed by his uncle in Wallingford. A GoFundMe page has been launched to help raise money for cremation and to transport Diaz’s ashes to his mother in Guatemala.

Diaz’s body was found by two kayakers in Community Lake on May 3. He had been reported missing by his family on April 25. David Diaz-Perez, 21, was arrested Monday night and charged with murder. He is being held on a $2 million bail and the case has been continued to June 23, according to state judicial records.

The GoFundMe page, which was created by Laura Juarez, described Diaz as someone who “liked to draw, write poems, ride his bike and play soccer” in his free time.

“In order to give him a proper burial alongside his loved ones back in Guatemala, the family is in great need of financial help,” reads a post on the GoFundMe page. “They would need to cremate Nolvin’s body and transported to his mother in Guatemala. Please consider donating to this cause. Any amount is greatly appreciated. The Diaz-Diaz family is deeply thankful with your donation and help.”

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The GoFundMe page has raised more than $4,700 within the first two days of the campaign, as of Friday afternoon.

For more information, or to make a donation, visit the GoFundMe page here.

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