The murder of 16-year - old Maren Sanchez stabbed to death a year ago on the day of murder was witnessed on Saturday by hundreds of people . ' I do n't think there 's anything sad about this . It 's such a celebration , ' said Darby Hudd , a year - old friend of the slain victim . A suspect , Christopher Plaskon , has been charged with Sanchez 's murder .
The life of 16-year-old Maren Sanchez stabbed to death a year ago on the day of prom was celebrated on Saturday by hundreds of people . ' I do n't think there 's anything sad about this . It 's such a celebration , ' said Darby Hudd , a 17-year-old friend of the slain teen . A classmate , Christopher Plaskon , has been charged with Sanchez 's murder .