A growing memorial for Wynter Cole-Smith. The two-year-old’s body was found in an alley in the Airport Sub on Detroit’s east side on Wednesday, July 5, 2023. (Photo by Quinn Banks) 
(Left to right) Lamaya Cliette, Savanah Stewart and Chloe Stewart add balloons and stuffed animals to the memorial site for Wynter Cole-Smith on July 7, 2023. (Photo by Quinn Banks) 
Wynter Cole-Smith’s grandmother Sharen Eddings speaks with vigil attendees on July 7, 2023. (Photo by Quinn Banks) 
Detroit community members stand in the alley where a vigil for Wynter Cole-Smith was held on July 7, 2023. The toddler’s body was found in the Airport Sub on city’s east side on Wednesday July 5, 2023. (Photo by Quinn Banks) 
Almount Smith speaks to residents on July 6, 2023, at the first of two vigils held on the city’s east side for his granddaughter, Wynter Cole-Smith. (Photo by Quinn Banks) 
Dwight Harris was among the members of the community to gather in honor of Wynter Cole-Smith for a July 6, 2023, vigil. (Photo by Quinn Banks) 
Members of the community observe a moment of silence during the July 6, 2023, vigil for Wynter Cole-Smith. (Photo by Quinn Banks) 
A massive wooden cross is carried by attendees of vigils held in honor of Wynter Cole-Smith. (Photo by Quinn Banks) 
Pastor Maurice “Mo” Hardwick of the Living Peace Movement leads community members in a July 6, 2023, vigil for Wynter Cole-Smith near the alley where her body was recovered. (Photo by Quinn Banks) 
A community balloon release in honor of Wynter Cole-Smith on July 6, 2023. (Photo by Quinn Banks)
Detroiters honor the life of Wynter Cole-Smith
