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Family, friends and community honor Hailey Buzbee at celebration of life

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FISHERS — Hundreds dressed in pink and filled ITOWN Church in Fishers to pay their respects and honor 17-year-old Hailey Buzbee on Thursday.

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Family, friends and community honor Hailey Buzbee at celebration of life

The community was invited to a celebration of life for the teen who was found dead in Ohio after disappearing in early January.

At the request of her family, media was not allowed on church property, but the celebration of life was live-streamed, allowing anyone impacted by her story to watch.

The man arrested in connection with Buzbee's disappearance and death, 39-year-old Tyler Thomas, is facing federal charges, including sexually exploiting a minor and traveling the interstate with the intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct.

He has not been charged with murder at this time.

To read Hailey's tribute site, click here.