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Investigation Into Sudden Death of Girl, 8, on New Year's Eve in Camden County

Investigators have not yet revealed a cause of death for Sailor Righter

The Camden County Prosecutor's Office has launched an investigation into the New Year's Eve death of an 8-year-old South Jersey girl.

Someone called 911 just before 2 p.m. Saturday to report that Sailor Righter was found unresponsive at her Stratford home.

Righter was rushed to Kennedy Hospital, where she was pronounced dead. County prosecutors declined to release Righter's cause of death when announcing their probe on Wednesday.

No charges have been filed in the case. It was unclear if investigators had any suspects or persons of interest.

Righter was the daughter of a Stratford police officer who also has worked as an assistant firearms instructor and a warrant service officer.

Her obituary stated that Righter enjoyed cheerleading and playing softball.

Funeral Services were set for Friday evening at Zale Funeral Home on N White Horse Pike.

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