Death ruled a suicide
Monday, April 7, 2008
Investigators have determined the death of UMass student Liam O'Donnelly, media sources are currently reporting.
According to the Springfield Republican, O'Donnelly died of multiple trauma - determined after officials conducted an autopsy on his body.
Both campus and state police investigated the University sophomores tragic fall from the 17th floor of the John Quincy Adams tower at approximately 3:30 a.m. last Friday.
Photo credit Michael Phillis
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JQA hosts community meeting following death of student
Friday, April 4, 2008
In response to the tragic death of UMass student Liam O'Donnelly this morning, a community meeting will be held inside the John Quincy Adams tower at 4:30 this afternoon.
Representatives from the dean of students office, residential life and the UMass Police Department will be on hand to share information surrounding O'Donnelly's death and offer resources to students.
"We extend our deepest sympathy to his family and friends," wrote Jo-Anne Vinn, dean of students, in a campus wide e-mail sent out earlier today.
The University is encouraging members of the campus community seeking support to speak with their residence hall staff, or to call either the dean of students office (413 545 - 2684) or University Mental Health Services (413 545 - 2337).
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