Reaction on social media pours in following death of missing 6-year-old Faye Swetlik

CAYCE, S.C. (WIS) - After officials revealed the body of 6-year-old Faye Swetlik was found, reaction on social media began to pour in.

Several people expressed their condolences for the family following the tragic news. Public figures like U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, S.C. Representative Ralph Norman, and South Carolina head women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley also reacted to the heartbreaking news.

Here are a few tweets seen on social media.

Like all South Carolinians, I was heartbroken to hear the news about the death of Faye Swetlik.

I pray for the family of this beautiful young girl as they deal with this horrific tragedy. https://t.co/9rP8XB1jRp
— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) February 13, 2020

Heartbreaking.

I have four children and seventeen grandchildren. This makes me sick to my stomach. Heavy hearts for sweet Faye Swetlik today and prayers for the family mourning her tragic loss. https://t.co/ojudCTGtpo
— Rep. Ralph Norman (@RepRalphNorman) February 13, 2020

Our community is devastated to hear about the death of 6yo Faye Swetlik. We prayed for a different outcome but our hearts are filled with sorrow. This senselessness must stop. Godspeed to her family, friends and community.
— dawnstaley (@dawnstaley) February 13, 2020

My thoughts and prayers are with Faye Swetlik's family. My hat is off to the fast and thorough actions of law enforcement in Cayce, SC. Thank you for your hard work and dedication to your community. I'm so sorry this happened. #PrayForFaye #Cayce https://t.co/1Vx5o5p5bo
— Mary Beth Wylie (@MaryBethWylie) February 13, 2020

#FayeMarieSwetlik....Today as a community we lost a 6 year old angel who was taken from her front yard on Monday after achool. Let's keep her family uplifted during their loss#PrayforFaye 💝🙏🏾#SCstrong #WATCHYOURNEIGHBORS
— Nich'e Savage (@NicheDAboss) February 13, 2020

My heart is broken for this family. We met this sweet child when her mom brought her to see Santa. Our prayers to her family.
— BobbieK (@BobbieK2) February 13, 2020

Sending prayers and condolences to the Swetlik family. RIP sweet Faye #FayeSwetlik
— Mimi (@Mimi_Lawson) February 13, 2020

Currently, authorities are treating the case as a homicide in this ongoing investigation.

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