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Feb 20, 2015
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illinois
How horribly sad. Life just beginning. Article said "missing since Sunday" and was found in a wooded area, but no foul play suspected?? I guess I don't get it. Was that area part of the mudslides or something, or did she have medical issues? Any insights Eric since you are out that way??
 

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Allergic to BS
Nov 14, 2014
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"body discovered today in the heavy brush area surrounding Pinecrest Park"

is immediately followed by...

"At this time the death does not appear suspicious"

These two statements don't line up with each other. Any disappearance and death of a kid is immediately "suspicious".
 
Apr 24, 2017
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Georgia
They had her listed as an "at risk" youth when they put out the missing bulletin. I hate to say it, but from what I read, it looks like they are considering that it was self-inflicted. It just breaks my heart. I am praying for peace and comfort for all those whose life she touched.
 
Sep 29, 2014
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Prayers to her family and friends.

As always best to mourn the family's loss and celebrate her life for now...there will be plenty of time later for getting all the facts and answer the question in the back of everyone's mind ...WHY?
 
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Feb 12, 2014
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Just so heart breaking. Coupled with the story of the PAC12 QB who recently committed suicide, makes me ponder how much pressure these kids are under. Get great grades, serve in the community, be a leader, play elite level athletics, ride the recruiting roller coaster. I have no idea what the real circumstances are in either case, but I am going to try harder to make sure my kids have at least some time to be just kids. It's a much tougher life than just a generation ago for these children. Rest in peace.
 
May 7, 2008
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Tucson
I am sorry to hear this. So, young and talented. Her death affects so many of us, that she didn’t even know. I suppose cause of death will be released soon.
 
Dec 11, 2010
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My heart breaks for this young woman and her family.

If this does turn out to be self inflicted, parents and orgs need to get the word out immediately about teen suicide clusters and contagion.

We all know how tight knit the softball community is and I think we need to start paying attention RIGHT NOW. Google returned a bunch of good results on “teen suicide clusters”.
 
May 24, 2013
12,461
113
So Cal
How horribly sad. Life just beginning. Article said "missing since Sunday" and was found in a wooded area, but no foul play suspected?? I guess I don't get it. Was that area part of the mudslides or something, or did she have medical issues? Any insights Eric since you are out that way??

I've read comments on social media posts making a variety of speculations about the cause, but nothing has been confirmed as far as I have seen so far.
 

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