Chloe Mitchell

The Family of Chloe Mitchell have been going through a " Living Hell " following the murder of the 21-year-old Ballymena woman, her older brother has said.

Philip Mitchell told Bbc News NI His Family was " devastated, " But he also thanked people in the County Antrim town for the support they have shown.

Ms Mitchell went missing in Ballymena on 2 June and just over a week later.

Vigils will take place in Ballymena and Belfast on Wednesday evening.

" I think its amazing The Way the Community - not just the Ballymena and Harryville Community - But every Community and further afield has come together in memory of my wee sister Chloe, " Philip Mitchell said.

" And The Flowers and respect they've had is absolutely outstanding. It's completely respected by Our Family and will always be remembered. "

He Said he hoped as many people as possible would attend the vigils In Person to " give her the send-off that she deserves".

Asked how The Family was coping, Mr Mitchell said: " I wouldn't want any family to go through this, it's just a Living Hell really and there's no words. "

Speaking beside her brother, Nadine Mitchell said: " I've not only lost My Sister But I've lost my Best Friend . "

Describing Chloe, She Said she " was special because she touched so many hearts".

" She was innocent, she never did anybody any harm. "

Nadine added: " My Sister will always be living, while I Am , because she had half of my heart and I currently have half of hers. "

Chloe Mitchell was the youngest of her family and is Survived By her parents, two older sisters and two older brothers.

" Chloe would want me to be strong for my mum and dad and look after them and I can just hear her saying that to me now, " Nadine said.

Acknowledging the organisers of the vigils, She Said The People involved were " doing my Baby Sister proud".

A Mental Health charity, Turning Point NI, organised the Ballymena vigil, inviting the Community to gather at 19:30 BST in King George 's Park, Harryville.

Trudi Power from The Charity said the whole town was " in mourning" following events of The Last week.

She added The Town had come together and rallied around following Ms Mitchell's disappearance.

" That sense of loss, it's not just in Harryville But it's throughout Ballymena and the surrounding areas, " Ms Power said.

" Tonight's vigil is just to bring comfort to Chloe's family and friends through this difficult time, to show them that We Are all here for them. "

She added: " For us it is about Reaching Out to those who have been affected directly and indirectly, for them to know that We Are there for anybody. "

A vigil in Belfast will also be held at City Hall at 17:30 BST, organised by the socialist feminist movement Rosa NI.

Spokesperson Ann Orr said The Group , like many others, had been following The News of Ms Mitchell's disappearance with " an increasing sense of dread" and were left " devastated" by The Most recent developments.

" We wanted to make sure that people have the opportunity to express their sorrow and their grief But also to stand together in solidarity today and say Never Again , " She Said .

On Monday, police investigating the murder appealed for people to stop sharing and commenting on graphic videos and texts circulating on Social Media platforms.

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said The Material contained inaccuracies and was " also causing significant distress to Chloe's family and friends".

Det Ch Insp Millar added: " I Am also aware of commentary in the media speculating about The Recovery of Human Remains at specific locations.

" We would ask people not to comment and share such matters as they are likely to be incorrect, inaccurate and very hurtful to Chloe's family. "

Source of news: bbc.com