Alice, aged nine, was tragically murdered alongside two other young girls, Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, and Bebe King, six, during a Taylor Swift-themed dance class on July 29, 2024.

The Aguiar family, who relocated from Portugal to Southport in 2010, now considers the town their home, feeling embraced by the community during this difficult time.

Alex, originally from Portugal, has found solace in the kindness of Southport residents following her daughter's death.

In the wake of the tragic murder of her daughter Alice, Alex Aguiar has expressed deep gratitude for the overwhelming support from the Southport community.

Ms. Aguiar is working on projects to create a legacy for Alice, which she plans to reveal in the coming months.

The perpetrator, 18-year-old Axel Rudakubana, was sentenced to life in prison with a minimum term of 52 years after admitting to the murders and attempting to kill ten others.

During the attack, Alice's ballet teacher, Heidi Liddle, and class instructor Leanne Lucas were present and have since shared their experiences of that day.

Heidi Liddle attempted to protect her students during the attack by locking them in a bathroom.

Alice had a passion for dance, starting ballet at just 16 months old and joining the Southport Dance Academy at age four, where she also participated in cheerleading and choir.

In her first interview since the attack, Alex Aguiar reflected on the close-knit bond her family shared and the happiness they experienced together before the tragedy.

Alex described the kindness shown by community members, many of whom she did not know prior to the incident, which has contributed to her family's healing process.

The parents of the other victims, Elsie and Bebe, have also spoken publicly, describing their daughters as 'pure light' and 'so brave,' highlighting the impact of the tragedy.