BREAKING: Authorities have identified the body recovered from the Red Cedar River as Meagan Turner, a 32-year-old doctoral student from Canada attending Michigan State University. Her body was discovered on Monday, October 23, 2023, near Cedar Village, just east of the MSU campus, according to reports from CBS News Detroit.
The East Lansing Police Department confirmed that there is currently no evidence of foul play in Turner’s death. Investigators are awaiting toxicology reports, which may take two to four weeks, to determine the exact cause of her death. While authorities have not ruled out drugs or alcohol as contributing factors, Police Chief Jen Brown assured the public, stating, “
ELPD will continue to investigate all options and leads in this case, but we do not have reason at this point to believe there is an ongoing risk to public safety.
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This tragic development echoes the case of Brendan Santo, an 18-year-old MSU student whose body was also found in the Red Cedar River in October 2021. Santo died from accidental drowning, with a blood-alcohol level of 0.22 and no other substances detected in his system, as reported by FOX 2 Detroit.
As police continue to investigate, they urge anyone with information about Turner’s death to come forward. The community is in shock as they process this heartbreaking loss of a vibrant student.
This incident raises concerns about safety in the area, especially for students at MSU. With classes in session, authorities are ramping up communication with the university and local residents to ensure transparency and support.
Stay tuned for more updates as the investigation unfolds. This story remains developing, and officials are expected to release further details as they become available.
