Penn State student’s death ‘an isolated incident,’ Centre County coroner says
Autopsy results for the Penn State student found dead Friday are expected to be completed in about six weeks, the Centre County Coroner’s Office wrote Tuesday.
Justine Gross’ death was “an isolated incident,” county Coroner Scott Sayers wrote. State College police investigators believe her death was accidental, the department wrote Friday.
Police declined to say where her body was found.
Gross, 19, was reported missing Thursday, after being last seen the day before. The Penn State sophomore was in the College of the Liberal Arts and lived at Beaver Terrace apartments. She was from Summit, New Jersey.
“We are heartbroken for the family and friends of Justine Gross and offer our condolences to all who knew and loved her,” university spokeswoman Lisa Powers wrote in an email last week, pointing to the university’s Counseling and Psychological Services, which are available online or by calling 814-863-0395.
The investigation is ongoing. State College Police Department urged anyone with information to call (814) 234-7150, email police@statecollegepa.us or submit an anonymous tip through the department’s website.