URBANA — Toni Cassano is hoping that someone, anyone, might have the one tiny detail that will lead police to her daughter's killer.

"There is so much communication going on between people. Instead of talking among themselves, talk to people from the news media or police to let them know what you know so we can get that information," the grieving mother said.

That's why she's convening a candlelight vigil from 5 to 10 p.m. today in front of the Champaign County Courthouse in memory of her late daughter, Holly Cassano, 22.

"I want to get the word out that this still isn't solved. I'm not the only one who wants it solved. Everyone wants the answer: 'Who killed Holly?'"

Toni Cassano had to endure the agony of finding her slain daughter inside her Mahomet mobile home on Nov. 2, 2009. Miss Cassano's body was on the floor of her bedroom on her back, arms spread wide as if posed. She had been stabbed more than 60 times.

Not only has her mother been haunted by the vision, so have the Champaign County sheriff's detectives who have tirelessly investigated, so far to no avail.

"Within the last couple weeks we have been in contact with agencies on the East Coast and in Georgia to assist us in obtaining DNA from two different people of interest whose names have come up. It's not like the case is completely cold. We keep getting information," said Lt. Ed Ogle, supervisor of the investigation division.

Ogle said he and Investigator Dave Sherrick will be there tonight to talk to anyone who might have something to tell, a name to drop.

Ogle and Toni Cassano agree about one thing.

"You may have the same story we have, but we might not have one little detail you have and that might be the detail we're looking for," Cassano said.

Besides Crimestoppers, there is also an undisclosed amount of reward money available that's been raised through the sale of bumper stickers and T-shirts, Cassano said.

"I don't believe any amount of money is going to make you talk or not, but it's nice to know the reward is there" for doing a good deed, she said. "No matter what happens, no matter if we find out, it's not going to bring Holly back. And it's just something you have to accept."

Cassano spends most days thinking of her daughter and the search for her killer, but she has little time to be crippled by the depression that accompanies losing a loved one in such a heinous manner. That's because she has custody of her granddaughter, Alexis, now 3.

"I thank God every day that I have her. A lot of Holly comes out in her. It helps to know that Holly lives on through her daughter," Cassano said. "If I didn't have her, things may be different. She keeps me going."

Cassano said her granddaughter is too young to remember her mother or understand what happened to her. Alexis now calls Toni Cassano "Mom." Seeing her mother in pictures, Alexis refers to her as her "angel."

"I'm really hoping there's a time I can tell her this happened. But I'm hoping I can tell her the man (who did it) is behind bars and she doesn't have to afraid of him," Cassano said.