SEARSPORT and STOCKTON SPRINGS —On Wednesday, February 28, the office of RSU 20 Superintendent Chris Downing released the following statement regarding the death of 10-year-old Marissa Kennedy. Kennedy’s mother Sharon Carrillo, 33, and stepfather, Julio Carrillo, 51, both of Stockton Springs, have each been charged with depraved indifference murder. The two are due to be arraigned February 28 in Waldo County Superior Court.

The statement reads as follows:

“On Monday morning our district learned that one of our very own students had died. This news has been heart wrenching for our community, staff, and students. As a district, we have unified our support system to ensure that we provide the comfort and care that is needed for our students and staff.

“The death of a child is the ultimate tragedy. The idea that this happened to a precious child is one that we are coping with while supporting our children, staff and community. It is not easy.

“The overwhelming outreach of support is greatly appreciated and has been very helpful. Many school districts from Hancock and Waldo County have offered to send counselors to our schools to assist us in our time of need. Sweetser has also offered their resources to us. Our community has shown time after time that when adversity strikes, we come together to take care of each other.

Thank you again for the outpouring of support and care that has been shown to RSU 20.”

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