CARY, N.C. – Friends and family gathered Friday for a candlelight vigil in memory of Nancy Cooper as the search for her killer continues.
Cary Police still have no suspects in the death investigation of the 34-year-old Cary woman, who was found murdered Monday night in an unfinished subdivision near her home.
Cooper's husband Brad was absent from Friday night's vigil.
Attorneys for the husband of Nancy Cooper told reporters Friday afternoon that he was cooperating fully with the police investigation of his wife's murder, but wanted his privacy.
Attorneys for Brad Cooper say he's working with police in their investigation of his wife's murder and just wants his privacy.
News 14 Carolina’s Ilin Chen has more on Nancy Cooper and her family.
Speaking at a 4 p.m. press conference, Seth Blum said Brad Cooper was not responsible for the murder of his wife and that the attorneys would not reveal any details about the case that would jeopardize the investigation.
Cary Police still have no suspects in the death investigation of the 34-year-old Cary woman, who was found Monday night in an unfinished subdivision near her home. Cary Police Chief Pat Bazemore said Friday that no more planned news conferences will be held until an arrest is made in the case.
Her family now has custody of the Cooper's two daughters.
During a press conference Friday morning, family members said they are now focused on Cooper’s two young girls, saying they have not been told of what happened to their mother.
Family members said they are working with counselors and psychiatrists to figure out the best way to do that.
"Our primary concern is care of these children and that what we do is not going to hinder or hurt them in any way," Donna Rentz, Cooper's mother, said. "We're being very cautious."
Jeff Rentz, Cooper's brother, explained that the family is still looking for answers.
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"To do something that causes this much grief to other people, to another family, to tear people's lives apart -- if you're a decent human being, you'd want to, regardless of the consequences or the circumstances, you'd want to come forward and acknowledge what's happened and your role in that," Jeff said.
Cooper's family said she would be remembered for the legacy she left behind.
"Her love and pure joy for life -- she had it from a young child, until now," Donna said.
Family members said Cooper's husband, Brad, had an affair and that he is emotionally unstable. He has said through his attorneys that he is devastated by his wife's murder.
A private candlelight vigil is being held by close friends and family this evening. A public memorial service will be held Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary, N.C. They are also putting together a trust fund for the Coopers' two daughters.
Check the blog run by friends of Nancy Cooper for more information.