Ella Johnson WASHU Obituary News: Student Who Went Missing Took Her Life; Family Grieves Loss

Earlier this month, a Washington University in St. Louis student reported missing was found dead; officials speculate that the circumstances of the death seem characteristic of suicide.The family has confirmed that several days after Ella Elizabeth Johnson, part of the WashU Class of 2027, was reported missing, she was discovered dead outside her car.

Ella Johnson WASHU Obituary News

Johnson was last spotted early on January 14 in the 6650 block of Kingsbury Boulevard in University City.She left her house at midnight, the University City Police Department (UCPD) reports, and did not bring her phone with her.Family members urged the cops to give an Endangered Person Advisory when they could not reach her.

Given her past suicidal thoughts, the report on her disappearance noted increased worries for her welfare.In an effort to help with her search, officials distributed a description of her and her car, including she was driving a black 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan with a Massachusetts number (JF9307).The car was last seen in Richmond Heights, traveling east along Elinor close Hanley.


Following days of looking for Johnson, her body was discovered outside her automobile.Her family corroborated this sad information, suggesting the death appears to be a suicide.Law enforcement has said the inquiry is still ongoing but has not revealed any additional information.

The Washington University community, where she was honored as a member of the Class of 2027, has been greatly touched by Johnson's death.Although university officials have not made a public declaration, they are expected to keep students informed about counseling and support resources accessible.


Help is available if you or someone you know is having problems or is battling self-harm ideas.Call or text 988 to get free and secret support around the clock; in the United States, this Suicide & Crisis Lifeline can be reached.

More information on university support resources or memorial ceremonies will probably be released as it becomes known.

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