1. Pauly Likens father remembers tragic loss of teenage daughter
2. Pauly Likens father reflects on memories of daughter’s death.
Accident – Death – Obituary News : **Tragedy Strikes as Paul Aitken Searches for His Missing Child**
Paul Aitken was struck with a sense of foreboding even before the official confirmation of the terrible fate that had befallen his child. Determined to unravel the mystery surrounding his missing child, Paul returned to the Bud Street Canoe Launch to conduct his own search. This location held a special significance for him, as it was where he felt closest to his child, Polly.
Polly Likens, a 14-year-old transgender girl from Sharon, was last seen on June 22nd. Tragically, just days later, Mercer County officials made a gruesome discovery – dismembered human remains that were later identified as Polly. Speaking to Pittsburgh’s Action News Four, Polly’s father, Paul Likens, referred to Polly as his son. He revealed that he had daily contact with Polly, never leaving the house without expressing love and ensuring constant check-ins. This unwavering bond made Paul acutely aware of Polly’s absence, prompting him to search for his child with a unique intensity.
The investigation took a dark turn when 29-year-old Deshaun Watkins was charged with criminal homicide in connection with Polly’s death. The Mercer County Coroner’s Office determined that Polly’s cause of death was sharp force trauma to the head. Pennsylvania State Police revealed that Polly was captured on surveillance video at the canoe launch, where she appeared to be meeting Watkins.
Describing Polly as a “beautiful soul” and a “good kid,” Paul lamented the tragic loss of his child. He expressed his hope that Polly would be remembered for her generosity and unwavering love for others. The Pennsylvania Youth Congress has been actively engaging with local, state, and federal agencies in response to Polly’s death, underscoring the broader impact of this heartbreaking event.
In the midst of grief and sorrow, Paul’s poignant words resonate – “The world lost a little shine the day Polly was taken.” As the community mourns the loss of a bright and beloved young soul, the quest for justice and remembrance continues..
– Pauly Likens father remembers teen killed
– Pauly Likens father remembers tragic death of teen.
