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 an outcast and pariah in life, known as 'Potato Girl' due to her hardships. Following her murder, Del's reputation grew, with some claiming she tormented the townspeople from beyond the grave. Kate kept her bond with Del secret, unable to face those who pitied or reviled her.