BARTOW, Fla. — Saturday, the Polk County community came together to remember Sierra Hernandez.

What You Need To Know

  • People gathered at Mary Holland Park in Bartow to hold a candlelight vigil in the memory of Sierra Hernandez and Edil Fernando Rodriguez, Jr.

  • Both are alleged murder victims of Enrique "KiKi" Martinez, who was detained by the Polk County Sheriff's Office in January

  • Martinez is facing a charge of first-degree murder in the death of Sierra Hernandez

The 20-year-old’s remains were found in January after her family reported her missing.

Arrest reports for others involved in the case suggest Sierra was tied up and tortured in a Winter Haven home before she died.

People gathered at Mary Holland Park in Bartow to hold a candlelight vigil and release balloons in her memory.

“This is something we’re going to have to deal with for the rest of our lives, but having the community stand up behind us as much as they have has definitely helped us get through this,” said Christopher Hernandez, who is Sierra’s father. “They’ve shown us so much love already.”

Enrique “KiKi” Martinez, 26, is facing a charge of first-degree murder in the death of Sierra Hernandez.

Martinez had been wanted for first-degree murder since November, when he allegedly killed a 33-year-old homeless man, Edil Fernando Rodriguez, Jr.

Rodriguez Jr.’s life was also honored at the vigil on Saturday evening.