The death of a 16-year-old Normal Community West High School student found earlier this month is being investigated as a homicide, according to police and the McLean County Coroner’s Office.
Mariah Kletz, 16, was pronounced dead on Feb. 7 after first-responders were called to a house on Canada Lane in Bloomington, on a report of a cardiac arrest.
According to Bryce Janssen, a Bloomington police spokesman, the incident is being investigated as a homicide. Preliminary investigation suggests it was an isolated incident, and there is no threat to the public, he added.
No additional information is being released at this time.
The circumstances surrounding this incident remain under investigation by the Bloomington Police Department and the McLean County Coroner’s Office.
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Police have confirmed that the death of a 16-year-old girl in Bloomington, Illinois, is being investigated as a homicide.
Bloomington Police and the McLean County Coroner’s confirmed that Mariah Kletz was pronounced dead at her home on Canada Lane on February 7, according to 25News.
The incident was initially being treated as a death investigation, though police are now considering it a homicide investigation.
The police and the coroner’s office said that preliminary information suggests Kletz’s death was an isolated incident. In light of the findings, they insisted that there is no threat to the public.
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Despite confirming that her death is now being investigated as a homicide, police have not shared any additional information as of time of publication.
The Bloomington Police Department did not immediately respond to Us Weekly’s request for comment.
Following Kletz’s death, her grandmother told 25News that she is heartbroken over the situation. She also said she had contacted police about Kletz’s death, though hasn’t received any additional information.
Normal West Community High School, where Kletz was a student, previously shared a statement with the students and staff about the tragedy.
“We have some extremely sad news to share with you. Our Normal West family has experienced a tremendous loss. Sophomore Mariah Kletz died over the weekend,” the statement began, per 25News. “We know that this news will affect each student and staff member differently. Those needing support in expressing their grief should report to 233 Virtual lab where we will have school guidance counselors, school psychologists, social workers, and other trained support staff who will be available to guide students and staff who may need a shared space and/or more information on how best to deal with this situation. Attendance will be taken for 7th and 8th hours for students who are reporting to the room 233 support space.”
After sharing resources for the students to lean on, the school asked students and faculty to pay their respects to Kletz. “At this time please take a moment of silence to acknowledge this loss to our Normal West Wildcat Family,” the statement concluded.
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A GoFundMe page has also been set up with Kletz’s uncle, Richie Kletz, to help support the family amid the difficult time.
“This beautiful angel will be missed by so many, especially her family and her friends. She was a very lovable, funny, and kind soul,” he wrote about his niece. “She was also very outgoing and always helped others.”
After sharing that the money will help the family with funeral and burial expenses, the uncle concluded the post with a final note to Kletz. “Fly high, Mariah. Rest in Peace,” he wrote. “I will forever love you and cherish all the memories and times we had together. Gone way too soon, young but will never be forgotten.”
Kletz’s obituary shared even more information about who the teen was. “She often spoke of her goal to one day become a CEO and approached life with determination, hope, and ambition. She was known for her loving and caring heart, always striving to bring happiness and peace to those around her,” the obituary read.
“Mariah was the kind of person who would give the shirt off her back to help someone in need, consistently putting others before herself. She had a deep love for animals, showing them the same gentleness and compassion she showed to people,” the obituary continued. “Her beautiful smile, quiet strength, and tender spirit left a lasting impression on everyone she met.”
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