Foul play is suspected in the death of the missing woman whose body was found in a wooded area near Lake Herrick at approximately 12:38 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 22, according to an Archnews email. The University of Georgia has canceled classes after 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 22. Classes will remain canceled on Friday, Feb. 23, and will resume on Monday, Feb. 26.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation and Athens-Clarke County police are investigating this crime, and campus administration assured that the safety and welfare of UGA campus community members is their top concern.
“The past 24 hours have been a traumatic time for our University,” campus administration wrote in the email sent to the UGA community. “Our student body is grieving the sudden death of one [of] our students in Brumby Hall last night. And as we continue to mourn that tragic loss of life, today’s devastating news will uniquely test the resolve of our campus community, particularly our students.”
Anyone with information related to the incident is urged to contact UGA police immediately at 706-542-2200. UGA police also recommend students, faculty and staff download the UGA Safe App, travel in groups when possible and be aware of surroundings.
Students were also encouraged to contact Student Care and Outreach (https://sco.uga.edu/, [email protected], 706-542-8479) and Counseling and Psychiatric Services (https://caps.uga.edu/, 706-542-2273) for support.
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