Stanford Soccer Star Katie Meyer's Cause Of Death Revealed
04.03.2022 - 18:34
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Katie Meyer’s cause of death has been revealed just days after she was found dead in her college dorm on Tuesday.
According to Medical Examiner-Coroner’s office investigators from Santa Clara County, California, the rising soccer star — who was a captain and goalkeeper for Stanford University’s women’s team — died from “self-inflicted” wounds.
In a statement provided to People on Thursday, they shared:
So, so sad.
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The note also recognized the 22-year-old’s many achievements and loved ones, saying:
Sheriff Laura Smith also detailed the situation a bit further in a news release earlier this week, explaining how authorities were alerted of the student’s death. She expressed:
Other officials had arrived about an hour earlier, as she noted:
As we previously reported, outside of being an outstanding student-athlete, Meyer was a resident assistant in Crothers Hall, the dormitory she was found dead inside. Counseling has been made available for all students in that residence.
The senior, who was majoring in International Relations and minoring in History, was a big presence on campus in part due to her skills on the field. She helped lead her team to victory to win the NCAA title in 2019 against the University of North Carolina.
You can see her impressive saves in goal (below).
In a statement sent to staff, students, and parents, Stanford Vice Provost for Student Affairs Susie Brubaker-Cole mourned the loss of the young women, reflecting:
The athletic director Bernard Muir also sent his condolences to Katie’s friends and family:
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