Pictured, Taylor DeRosa GVSU freshman found dead. Images via social media.
Taylor DeRosa GVSU (Grand Valley State University) college freshman found dead on campus in suspicious circumstances. Royal Oak student & activist’s cause & manner of death yet to be determined.
The body of an 18-year-old
Michigan college freshman was found on Grand Valley State University‘s campus over the weekend, in what police have described as a
‘suspicious’ death.
The body of
Taylor DeRosa was found on a cross-country trail near the school’s sports fields. Investigators come Wednesday were still determining the cause and manner of the student’s death
Deceased GVSU student identified as Taylor DeRosa of Royal Oak
The Grand Valley State University student whose body was found over the weekend has been identified as Taylor DeRosa, a first-year student from Royal Oak, college officials said Tuesday.
University police and the Ottawa County Sheriff s Office are continuing their investigation into the 18-year-old s death, calling it suspicious. Her body was found in the intramural fields and cross-country trail at the Allendale campus. The cause of her death has not been determined as of Tuesday.
GVSU students are planning a candlelight vigil in memory of DeRosa at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Cook Carillon Tower on the Allendale campus. Face masks are required, along with social distancing.
Police investigate suspicious death of Michigan college freshman and Black Lives Matter activist, 18, whose body was found near campus sports fields
Taylor DeRosa, 18, was found dead on Grand Valley State University s Allendale, Michigan, campus, on Saturday morning
Campus police described DeRosa s death as suspicious but said there was no threat to the public
DeRosa was a freshman majoring in international business with a minor in French
She also was an advocate for gun control, Black Lives Matter and women’s rights, according to online fundraiser
By Peg McNichol
Dec 15, 2020 1:22 PM
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) Friends of the late Royal Oak resident and first-year Grand Valley State University student Taylor DeRosa have organized an online fundraiser for the girl’s devastated mother.
Ms. DeRosa’s body was found on GVSU’s campus Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, and GVSU police have indicated her death is suspicious.
In a GoFundMe post set up Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020, the group of friends wrote, “We lost our beautiful, strong, courageous, smart and sweet Taylor far too soon. Taylor lived a passionate, involved life as an advocate for gun control, Black Lives Matter, women’s rights and a host of other organizations and movements that supported human equality, fairness and truth. Taylor’s smile was illuminating, and her warmth, friendliness and humor brought joy to everyone who knew her. She was a loving daughter, granddaughter, cousin, niece and friend. Taylor was a freshman at Grand Valley State University majoring in i