Dec 14, 2020
ALLENDALE, Mich. (AP) A student’s body was discovered on campus at Grand Valley State University, authorities said.
A runner found the body near athletic fields Saturday morning.
“This is a jarring and shocking event for all of us,” GVSU President Philomena Mantella said. “Please keep the student’s family in your thoughts and offer your support to those who have lost a friend and fellow student.”
Campus police, state police and the Ottawa County sheriff’s office are investigating. Anyone with information can call 616-331-3255.
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Dec 14, 2020
Police are investigating the suspicious death of a student on the Allendale campus of Grand Valley State University.
A runner found the body on Saturday morning near the intramural athletic fields.
The student s name has not yet been released.
There will be a vigil for the student on Wednesday evening.
The event organizers are asking people to bring their own candle or flashlight and social distance.
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“We lost our beautiful, strong, courageous, smart and sweet Taylor far too soon. Author: Amy McNeel (WZZM13) Updated: 11:21 PM EST December 16, 2020
ALLENDALE, Mich. Grand Valley State University students held a candlelight vigil Wednesday in memory of a student who was found dead on campus Saturday.
Taylor DeRosa was a first-year student from Royal Oak. Her body was found by a runner near the intramural fields on campus. Police are still investigating the incident and are calling her death “suspicious.”
DeRosa was honored during the vigil Wednesday at the Cook Carillon Tower. More than 100 students gathered and some of her friends say she will be missed greatly.
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Body of GVSU Student found on campus, authorities investigate
By Larry Wallace
ALLENDALE CHARTER TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Authorities are investigating after a Grand Valley State University student’s body was discovered this weekend.
The student’s name has not been released yet, but family has been notified. The university’s president, Philomena Mantella, released the following statement:
“I am deeply saddened to inform you that the deceased found earlier today on our Allendale Campus, near the intramural fields and cross-country trail, has been identified as a Grand Valley student, and police have notified the family. This is heartbreaking news for our entire community. I offer my deepest condolences to the student’s family and friends. We are not sharing the student s name out of respect for the family.”