Friends and family hold candlelight vigil of Waller Co. woman decapitated by husband

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Family and friends of Anggy Diaz, who was found decapitated inside her Waller County home, held a vigil in her honor.

The family spoke with ABC13 and said they're grateful for the community's support and outpouring of love, and they hope to get her body back to Nicaragua, where the 21-year-old will be laid to rest.

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Unable to hold back her tears, family member Idis Diaz sat alongside Anggy Diaz's mother and told ABC13 the family is living a nightmare and are struggling to cope with their enormous loss.

More than a hundred friends, family, and community members showed up to the candlelight vigil in honor of Anggy Diaz.

A memorial full of flowers, candles, and balloons surrounded a photo of Anggy Diaz, with many in attendance holding candles as they paid their respects.

Anggy Diaz's body was found by officers with the Waller County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday.

The person accused of killing Anggy Diaz is her husband, 21-year-old Jared Dicus, who is currently behind bars and being held on a $500,000 bond.

A special fundraiser was held earlier Saturday in honor of Anggy Diaz, and all proceeds gathered will go on to help cover funeral costs.

As family members struggle to cope with their loss, they can't help but remember Anggy Diaz as a vivacious, happy, and beloved young woman who will be missed.