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JonBenét was more than the pageant photographs that came to symbolize her story; she was a vibrant, creative young girl described by those who knew her as a “bright light” in every room. Her infectious joy and love for performance made her image irresistible to the media, but as her face appeared on every television screen and newspaper across the country, she became a collective symbol of loss. The public’s empathy soon merged with a relentless curiosity, turning a family’s nightmare into a national mystery.
