Del was a scrappy outcast in life, shunned and taunted as "Potato Girl." Since her unsolved murder, Del had become something of a local legend, supposedly tormenting the townsfolk from beyond the grave. Kate never revealed her close relationship to Del, before or after her death, unable to stand up to those who pitied or reviled Del.
Del was a marginalized and isolated individual, known as the 'Potato Girl' due to her troubled past. After her unsolved murder, Del's reputation grew, with some claiming she haunted the townspeople from beyond the grave. Kate kept her connection to Del hidden, unable to confront those who pitied or scorned her.