MI - Julia Niswender, 23, Ypsilanti, Dec 2012 **MEDIA THREAD**NO DISCUSSION

[nursebeeme]

more info on times.. it would seem that she was found pretty quickly after the response call

Officers responded at about 9:15 p.m. Tuesday to Peninsular Place apartments in the 1000 block of Huron River Drive, where Niswender was found dead in an apartment unit. The off-campus apartment is located just north of EMU's campus.

Huron Valley Ambulance spokeswoman Joyce Williams said two ambulances were sent to the scene at about 9:40 p.m. There was nothing paramedics could do for the woman, who she said was pronounced dead at the scene.

http://www.heritage.com/articles/20...50c88afc9e396663365578.txt?viewmode=fullstory

ypsi online paper has lots of pop up ads so sorry in advance

 

[sls314]

Such a tragedy.

I grew up near both EMU and her hometown of Monroe, and I'm quite familiar with both areas. My sister graduated from EMU.

WXYZ is running a new story that contains more detail about the suitemate situation:

She was found dead in the locked bedroom of her apartment in Ypsilanti, an apartment she shared with two other women.

One of her roommates called police when she hadn't seen Julia in two days and the alarm clock in Julia's bedroom kept going off.

Read more: http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/news/region...peak-out-about-their-heartbreak#ixzz2EucqMMZZ

 

[nursebeeme]

she sent a text to a friend on Sunday and didn't report to work on Monday
(narrows down the timeline)

Niswender’s friend, Jacob McLaughlin, said his last contact with her was Sunday when he received a text message wishing him a happy birthday. He said she didn’t report to work Monday at a Walmart store in Saline.

http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2012/12/13/emu-students-death-investigated-as-apparent-homicide/

 

[wfgodot]

Here's the Daily Mail article, which might help those just coming to this case catch up a bit. Lots of pictures and a video.

University student found murdered in apartment near campus after she didn't show up for Christmas party

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

WDIV, Channel 4, report at 4:00PM: Toxicology results could take 2-3 weeks. No obvious outward cause of death but foul play is suspected in Julia's death. Interview with twin sister.

http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/...wers/-/1719418/17766916/-/5doxat/-/index.html

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

December 13, 2012 at 5:30 pm

Signs of foul play found in off-campus death of EMU student; vigils planned

By Charles E. Ramirez
The Detroit News

Ypsilanti — Authorities said Thursday signs of foul play were found in the death investigation of an Eastern Michigan University student whose body was found in her off-campus apartment Tuesday.

An autopsy conducted Wednesday on Julia Catherine Niswender, 23, showed no signs of trauma, but there were indicators of possible foul play, Lt. Deric Gress of the Ypsilanti Police Department said Thursday...

From The Detroit News: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121213/METRO/212130486#ixzz2EySn0zNj

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Funeral services set for Eastern Michigan student found dead

Julia Niswender, 23, found dead Tuesday at off-campus apartment in Ypsilanti; police call it 'apparent homicide'

Published On: Dec 14 2012 03:52:10 AM EST

http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/...ead/-/1719418/17771858/-/137op1l/-/index.html

Obit on funeral home website: http://www.ruppfuneralhomeinc.com/index.php/obituaries/details/1228-julia-catherine-niswender

 

[nursebeeme]

some tips received yesterday

EMU Police Chief Bob Heighes said his department received a couple of tips Thursday it passed along to the Ypsilanti Police Department.

"We've had a few people give us information," he said.

http://www.annarbor.com/news/ypsila...ls-no-signs-of-trauma-but-foul-play-possible/

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

No new information but in local (Oakland County) paper today:

Police: Possible signs of foul play in Eastern Michigan student's death

Published: Friday, December 14, 2012

By The Associated Press

YPSILANTI (AP) — Police say there are signs of "possible foul play" but no cause of death yet for a 23-year-old student at Eastern Michigan University...

http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2012/12/14/news/state/doc50ca52216b618030634438.txt

 

[TigerBalm]

Sister of Julia Niswender: I vow to live every day in memory of her

Twin sisters Julia and Jennifer Niswender often described their bond as one that was unbreakable and unwavering in love. That is how Jennifer will continue to remember her relationship with her sister as she seeks answers after Julia's untimely death this week.

Much more in link:
http://annarbor.com/news/ypsilanti/sister-of-julia-niswender-i-vow-to-dedicate-live-every-day-in-memory-of-her/



Friends, family remember EMU student Julia Niswender in candlelight vigil

There were both tears and laughter Friday night during a student-organized candlelight vigil to remember the life of Eastern Michigan University student Julia Niswender, who was found dead in her apartment building Tuesday night.

About 200 people gathered outside Big Bob’s Lakehouse on Eastern’s campus to mourn the loss and share memories of the 23-year-old, whose untimely death still is under investigation.

Much more in link, including photos:
http://annarbor.com/news/friends-family-remember-emu-student-julia-niswender-in-candlelight-vigil/

 

[nursebeeme]

http://www.annarbor.com/news/ypsila...y-for-julia-niswender-emu-student-found-dead/

 

[Wolf Dreamer]

Julia's obituary
http://www.ruppfuneralhomeinc.com/index.php/obituaries/details/1228-julia-catherine-niswender

http://www.heritage.com/articles/2012/12/17/ypsilanti_courier/news/doc50cf4d300f4f6860950248.txt

And thanks to our two ex-EMUs for their thoughts

 

[nursebeeme]

The Washtenaw County Medical Examiner's office is bringing in some additional experts to help them with the process of determining Julia Niswender's cause of death. That's the word from Ypsilanti police, who also say they're following up on leads they've received, but can't offer any additional details. Niswender's death is being investigated as a possible homicide.

http://www.websleuths.com/forums/showthread.php?t=193180&page=4

 

[nursebeeme]

http://www.heritage.com/articles/2012/12/20/ypsilanti_courier/news/doc50ca3715ccd25424400416.txt

 

[justnosey]

http://www.annarbor.com/news/ypsila...mu-juniors-death-no-new-information-released/

 

[nursebeeme]

family is angry and frustrated over delays

(((I am too! :devil: )))

More than four weeks have passed since police found EMU junior Julia Niswender's body in her off-campus Ypsilanti apartment. But police have nothing new to say about the apparent murder, John Counts reports at AnnArbor.com

"We are still awaiting results from toxicology, forensic laboratory analysis and a final autopsy report," said a release Wednesday afternoon.

The lack of information about the death of Niswender, a 23-year-old communications major, is tough for her family, a spokesman says.

http://www.deadlinedetroit.com/arti...niswender_is_angry_and_frustrated_over_delays

 

[nursebeeme]

Ypsilanti police are continuing to investigate the death of Eastern Michigan University student Julia Niswender and are awaiting some test results.

Police are also continuing to interview a number of people in connection to the case, according to an updated press release sent out Wednesday afternoon by the Ypsilanti Police Department.

The EMU junior was found dead in her off-campus apartment on Dec. 11. Few new details have become available since the autopsy determined there were no signs of trauma on Niswender's body, but there were indicators of possible foul play.

Investigators are still waiting for results from the toxicology test, forensic laboratory analysis, and the final autopsy report, according to the police update. Police say as more information becomes available, further updates will be provided for the public.

http://www.heritage.com/articles/2013/01/09/ypsilanti_courier/news/doc50ee01256c856181458920.txt

 

[nursebeeme]

http://www.annarbor.com/news/crime/police-release-update-in-death-of-emu-student-julia-niswender/


yeah.. I figured the police would make some sort of statement this week as the students are just getting back from break.

 

[nursebeeme]

http://www.monroenews.com/news/2013/jan/10/lab-results-awaited-niswender-case/?news

 

[nursebeeme]

Ypsilanti police are continuing to investigate the death of Eastern Michigan University student Julia Niswender and are awaiting some test results.

Police are also continuing to interview a number of people in connection to the case, according to an updated press release sent out Wednesday afternoon by the Ypsilanti Police Department.

http://www.heritage.com/articles/2013/01/14/ypsilanti_courier/news/doc50ee01256c856181458920.txt