Autopsy reveals UWI student died by strangulation
KINGSTON, Jamaica — An investigation has been launched into the October 16 death of a University of the West Indies, Mona student following an autopsy which revealed she died of strangulation, Observer Online understands.
The police are now awaiting toxicology reports for 20-year-old Victoria Brown Hanley, which they expect to reveal more information on the circumstances of her death.
Initial reports said Brown Hanley was alone in her room on the fourth floor of the George Alleyne Hall after her roommate left shortly after 1:00 am. When the roommate returned, sometime after 6:00 am, she saw Brown Hanley lying face-down with a scarf wrapped tightly around her neck. The roommate reportedly removed the scarf and summoned campus security.
A team from the Mona Police Post also responded and it was subsequently confirmed that Brown Hanley, of a Mandeville, Manchester address, was dead.
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