Graduate’s mother ID’d as person who plunged to death from stands at Ohio State University commencement
The girl who plunged to her death from the stands of the Ohio State University commencement ceremony over the weekend was recognized as a graduate’s guardian — and her death was possible a suicide, officers introduced Tuesday.
The Franklin County Coroner’s Office mentioned Larissa Brady, 53, of Georgia was pronounced lifeless after falling 136 ft from the Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Sunday. She was recognized by her fingerprints.
Police are nonetheless investigating the tragedy, however consider it was “not accidental.” Foul play, nevertheless, just isn’t suspected, college spokesperson Ben Johnson confirmed to The Post.
“Ohio State is grieving the death of Larissa Brady, a family member of one of our graduates. Our hearts go out to her family and friends during this exceptionally difficult time,” Johnson mentioned.
Brady’s daughter was amongst these graduating, the Columbus Dispatch reported, citing the commencement program.
The horror unfolded close to the stadium’s Bell Tower round 12:30 p.m. as the ultimate graduates filed into the stadium.
Some college students witnessed the suspected suicide and have been visibly shaken, however the ceremony continued with out interruption.
The commencement audio system didn’t point out the incident, and it isn’t clear whether or not Brady’s daughter knew about her mother’s death till after she crossed the stage.
At the conclusion of the ceremony, the most recent alum reportedly walked previous the scene of the tragedy, which was nonetheless cordoned off with yellow police tape.
OSU is providing counseling to these in the neighborhood in want of assist, Johnson emphasised, including that these experiencing suicidal ideas ought to attain out to disaster hotlines.
If you might be combating suicidal ideas, you may dial the 24/7 National Suicide Prevention hotline at 988 or go to SuicidePreventionLifeline.org.
