Vigil being held to mark two years in Samantha Humphrey investigation

Vigil for Samantha Humphrey in Schenectady

A special vigil is being held over in Schenectady. It marks two sad years since the disappearance and unfortunate death of Samantha Humphrey.

Family and friends of Samantha Humphrey are coming together Friday evening to honor her life.

Samantha went missing in Schenectady in November of 2022. The 14-year-old was found dead in the Mohawk River in February 2023.

No arrests have been made in her death.

The vigil was set to start at 6 p.m. Friday, at the Front Street Pool in Schenectady. It was expected to include a walk, and two minutes of silence for the two years Samantha has been gone.

Family members are praying for an arrest and conviction of Samantha’s killer, they said. They’re welcoming the community to mourn a life lost too soon.

NewsChannel 13’s Zach Richter will have a full update on NewsChannel 13 Live at 9 on My4, NewsChannel 13 Live at 11 and WNYT.com