Missing Princeton University student Mithrak Youneti found dead

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PRINCETON, N.J. (WJW) — Authorities found the body of a 20-year-old in October. Mislach Youneti, Princeton University A reported Euclid student No beginning of the week.

Ewunetie’s body was found outside the university compound behind the tennis courts. According to the news release From Mercer County, new jerseypublic prosecutor’s office.

On December 28, Mercer County prosecutors said in a statement that her death was suicide.

Youneti’s search continued for days.

A family member shared this message shortly before learning of her death. you are loved Moms, dads and brothers, we miss you. we love you. “

Ewunetie’s family told the university they hadn’t heard from her for several days. According to Wednesday’s letter from of the university Rochelle Calhoun, Vice President of Campus Life. The university issued a Missing Student Alert for him on Monday, October 17.

Ewunetie’s sudden disappearance is out of character for a diligent student, said Executive Director Sara Elaqad. Minds Matter Clevelandis a non-profit organization that works with bright students from low-income families who spoke to FOX 8 before learning of Youneti’s death.

“Everyone lives a nightmare right now. It’s really hard to wake up and remember that this is happening,” she said.

Ewunetie was an Ethiopian immigrant who came to the United States as a child. According to Elaqad, she disappeared just one day before her US citizenship interview.

“We are very proud. She has a lot to be proud of. She worked hard and did everything she could to get to where Princeton is today,” she said. added that she was a “gentle girl” but “very serious and mature.”

she graduated at the top of her class Villa Angela – St.joseph high school.

FOX 8 previously asked the Cleveland Catholic Diocese for a statement. Here’s their reaction:

The community of Villa St. Angela-St. Joseph High School learned Tuesday that 2020 Distinguished Alumni Misrach Ewunetie has gone missing from the Princeton University campus. We wish her a speedy and safe return.

Cleveland Catholic Diocese

Prosecutor Angelo Onofri expressed his “deepest condolences” to Youneti’s family and thanked the many agencies involved in the search.