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Amanda Butterfield ReportingEver since Destiny disappeared, and once police announced her body was found, parents have been keeping a closer eye on their kids.
The murder of five-year old Destiny is a wake-up call for most parents. Every parent has probably thought the same thing: what if this were my child.
"I feel like, you never, know, it's so sad."
At nights, the vigil outside Destiny's home becomes ever more crowded -- families showing their respect, with their little ones close by.
Terra, Mother: "We live in a gated community, where a park, the park is three houses in front. I used to let them go and play."
But not anymore. Away from the candles and flowers, people who didn't know Destiny, know her story. In fact, according to a Survey USA News Poll for KSL-TV, 94-percent of people polled are familiar with the murder of Destiny, and it's changing the way they parent.
87-percent of those polled are now more cautious about their children's safety.
Linda Clapier, Grandmother: "We just have to be aware constantly, constantly, constantly."
Michelle Ferris, Mother: "I just watch my kids more and keep them closer to me."
Only 13-percent won't take any more precautions with their kids.
Anthony Sykes, Father: "With my daughter I've always watched her close, but it puts it in perspective how kids can just wander off. But it's sad it takes something like that for some parents to change."
