Murdered baby Zahnia remembered as her parents tie the knot

When Cindy Woodward married Bradley Robyn, their wedding was more than just a celebration of their love – it was a bittersweet ceremony in memory of their murdered daughter who they had once thought would be part of their big day.

"I have so many photos and happy memories that we made right there. It just felt right that this would be where we would celebrate this big step. She was part of that moment and that makes me happy." They were also found guilty of several charges of attempted murder. These convictions related to people who scattered as the fatal shots were fired from a white VW Golf near a park on December 30, 2016.

"This day was in so many ways about her. I asked the pastor to pray for her before proceedings started – not to bring sadness, but to include her in the happiness I felt. It felt right to do that, to acknowledge my child who for reasons beyond her control could not be there," Cindy explained."Even our colour scheme honoured her - pink was her favourite colour. I think she would have approved.

Her maid of honour was Nabila Williams, a woman she met after Zahnia's murder who Cindy now calls her best friend. Williams had reached out to the grieving mother to offer support and had assisted in collecting signatures for a petition calling for the murder accused to not be released ahead of their trial.

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