Family Plans Public Memorial Events for Mitrice Richardson on Friday

BY ANNE SOBLE

Latice and Larry Sutton, the parents of Mitrice Richardson—her mother and the stepfather who helped to raise her—are holding events to honor the 24-year-old’s life and mourn her tragic death.

There will be a reception to pay respects at Inglewood Park Mortuary, Chapel, 3901 W., Manchester  Boulevard, in Inglewood, on Friday, Aug. 20, from 3 p.m. to 8.p.m.

A candlelight vigil memorial in Richardson’s honor is also scheduled for this Friday, at the Forum Lot—Northside (across the street from the funeral home)—on Manchester and Prairie Avenue in Inglewood, from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Private funeral services for the family will take place on Saturday, Aug. 21.

Sutton issued a statement thanking “all who have supported the search efforts” to find her daughter.

She also thanked those who sent well wishes. She said those “who have inquired about sending donations” may do so at www.findmitrice.info/donations, or mail condolences and contributions to the Mitrice L. Richardson Fund, c/o Latice Sutton, 23441 Golden Spring Drive, #115, Diamond Bar, CA, 91765.

Richardson’s biological father, Michael Richardson, held his own separate event at Leimert Park earlier this week.