The murder of Zander

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Tulsa Police say April's 12-year-old daughter stabbed her nine-year-old brother to death in January.

Jennifer says there were never any hints from April's daughter this could happen.

"There were no warning signs, it's not that you want to have a troubled child, but when something like this happens so unexpectedly, it's just really hard when you don't have any answers on why these things happened," she said.

Jennifer says April is strong, and some days are better than others but she's doing okay.

Jennifer says friends and family are focused on being there for April.

"I think people don't realize once something like this happens, that after the memorial service and things are calming down, there's still a lot that needs to be taken care of afterwards," Jennifer said.

Jennifer says she's thankful for the ways people come together after a tragedy, and she knows April is grateful, too.

"Actually walking through it with someone you're very close to, like a family member is very difficult, and we're all just trying to be here for her as we are able to in lots of ways," Jennifer said.

Jennifer says April and her family have received amazing support from the Juvenile Justice Center.

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