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Doll fashioned to resemble Katie captures not only the nostalgia of the character, but conveys her emotion and innocence as well.

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No horror here as Katie’s timeless dress serves as inspiration for this young lady’s formal ensemble.

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In mid-Century British culture, imparting faith to younger generations was still important for many families. This copy of the scriptures given to Katie by her grandparents was never shown, but figuratively highlights her role in the ensuing spiritual warfare she would later be engaged in. The dates surrounding Katie are also important to the Christian calendar, making her a direct contrast to the demonic Ferriman.

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Katie’s empty grave and headstone with the missing date are symbolic and revealing. In this conceptual alternate ending, Epps searches for Katie’s living family members so she can show them her locket and tell them what happened to her. Near Mt. Vernon N.Y., Epps finds Katie was not forgotten and that her short, seemingly insignificant life touched more people than she expected.

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An outfit modeled after Katie’s classic dress is applicable for multiple occasions from costume to formal events expressing the unique and timeless dignity of girlhood.

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Artist renditions of Katie usually express her deep-seated humanity and sentiments.

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Fan creations often affirm Katie is not the typical horror child figure. Here a fan follows the connections to Katie’s Christian roots by relating her to the declaration of faith and courage in God found in Psalm 27:1.

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The mission school for girls built in Katie’s memory can be seen as a way to find meaning and purpose despite evil and suffering. A possible epilogue consistent with Katie’s character could be Epps discovering Katie’s church and community were motivated by her tragedy to not let her loss define her life—Rather, to do good works in her memory such as fundraising and building a girl’s school in Rhodesia.