“Since Kori was first reported missing, the LSU police station, Baton Rouge police station and other law enforcement agencies and volunteers have taken comprehensive measures to track her down and determine in the process that led to her disappearance,” he said. LSU’s police chief said. Bart Thompson said. “This is a difficult conclusion for all of us, but we hope it will include the Gauthier family.”
‘Based on cell phone tracking, video recordings and a timeline of events related to this case – combined with other evidence we shared with Kori’s parents that we are not free to disclose out of respect for their privacy – we came to the conclusion that there were no criminal activities or foul play involved, “he added.
“As soon as officers arrived on the scene, they found Gauthier’s personal belongings – including her phone – inside and dragged her car to a rubble,” WAFB reported.
The search for Gauthier has been reduced to a section of the Mississippi River after a K-9 cadaver dog warned the same area of the river twice earlier Saturday, the school said at the time. Her body was discovered in the river on Tuesday and later identified.
“The Gauthier family asked to express their sincere thanks to all law enforcement officers and volunteers who assisted with the investigation and search. And also thank them all for their support during this time, and ask to respect their privacy in these days. and weeks ahead, ”according to the latest police statement.
“Our LSU community is devastated to hear of the loss of Kori Gauthier,” LSU interim president Tom Galligan said in the statement. “We think of her parents, her family and everyone who knew her during this very difficult time. We express her sincere condolences to her family and friends.”