Missing Princeton student Lauren Blackburn found dead at lake near campus - week after vanishing
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The body of 23-year-old Lauren Blackburn, a junior at Princeton University, was discovered in Lake Carnegie, following a nearly week-long search initiated after he was reported missing. Blackburn, an English major, was last seen near Firestone Library before his disappearance. The search began after officials pinged his phone in the area of the lake. Blackburn was noted for his academic achievements and kindness, being a recipient of the prestigious Sam Hutton Fund for the Arts. The cause of death remains undisclosed.
I am deeply saddened to share with you that the body of Lauren Blackburn '26 was found at Lake Carnegie this morning. Our hearts are heavy and we share our deepest condolences with Lauren's family and friends.
Blackburn, who was majoring in English, was last seen near the college's Firestone Library at around 6 p.m. on April 19 before he vanished.
Read at New York Post
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