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https://rvamag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Johnnita-Russell-gofundme_RVA-Magazine-2025-scaled.jpg15931000A GoFundMe has been launched to support Baby Saphire, the newborn daughter of Richmond mother Johnnita Russell, who was killed just nine days after giving birth. Her sister is stepping in to raise the infant as the family grieves. Community support is urgently needed to help cover the costs.