Found Deceased WV - Alexa Randolph, adult, Morgantown, 28 January 2021 *arrest*

Police ask for help locating missing Morgantown West Virginia woman

 

Last seen 1/28/21 at 2:45 pm
Last seen at her apt on 315 Overdale St, Morgantown, WV

White 2018 Ford Escape, PA license plate LGY1626, missing, not located.

Is age info available?

 

Police searching for missing woman in Morgantown (wdtv.com)



Police say if you “have been in contact or know the whereabouts of Alexa Randolph, you are asked to contact the Morgantown Police Department at 304-284-7522 extension 0.”

Police looking for missing Morgantown woman | WBOY.com

A press release from the Morgantown Police Department stated that officers received a call reporting a missing person at approximately 10:30 p.m. on Thursday.



Morgantown Police Department | Facebook

Morgantown Police Department - NEWS RELEASE

 

Her fb: Alexa Randolph

 

Interesting comments on MPD's Facebook post, however no news from LE or media.

https://www.facebook.com/MorgantownPD/photos/a.554680181665627/1074675699666070/

 

I too noticed comments from friends/family- but find it odd that the police and news have yet to report anything corroborating the social media posts. Is this typical when an investigation is under way or unusual? My nephew lives in Morgantown and this story is rather shocking

 

There is typically a lag from when info may be coming out of social media but LE hasn't yet formally announced anything. Usually it's because LE needs to follow procedures, such as evidence collection (if it's a crime/suspicious death or the like) and to notify next of kin.

 

I see. It was so weird, started doubting the valiity of social media posts. Guess we will wait and see what LE says.

 

Wow Jesus, if the rumors are true... this poor woman.

 

UPDATE: Police locate body of missing Morgantown woman

LE has confirmed that her body was found.. I live in Morgantown and know some of her mutual friends. It’s awful.

 

This is horrific! I wonder who reported her missing and who she lived with. My heart goes out to her family and friends.

 

Alexa lost her Mom, now her son has lost his

 

Rest in peace, Alexa.

Morgantown Police Department
UPDATE: On Jan. 29 at approximately 4 p.m., Detectives from the Morgantown Police Department located the vehicle belonging to Alexa Randolph at the Walmart parking lot on Hornbeck Road.
Upon investigation a body was discovered in the cargo area of the vehicle and that the body was identified as Alexa Randolph. The incident is under investigation anyone with information is asked to contact the #Morgantown Police Department at 304-284-7522 extension 0. Follow the link for more info
https://cvcpl.us/UztgSnh

 

This is absolutely heartbreaking! I hope they solve this soon! I really want to know who she was living with and who reported her missing.

 

It is. So senseless. Why would anyone hurt her?

May she rest in peace.

 

Is there no thought of this being a suicide? Everyone on WS seems to assume homicide. Certainly would be an odd suicide scenario, just thought I'd ask!

 

Because of some specific things said in comments (linked earlier).

Man, I hate this. I always felt really safe in Morgantown. That poor girl.

 

She was found in a cargo area aka trunk. I don't think it was suicide.

 

When you google her street address, you can see that she lived in a pleasant, quiet residential area. I hope she had nosy neighbors.

 

FEB 1, 2021
Mon County detectives open murder investigation in the death of Alexa Randolph | 104.5 FM & 1440 AM | The Voice of Morgantown | Morgantown, WV (wajr.com)
The Monongalia County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the death of Alexa Randolph as a homicide.

According to a press release, officials have made the sheriff’s department the lead agency to avoid potential jurisdictional issues with witness, evidence, leads and suspects that could be outside Morgantown city limits.

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PRESS RELEASE: Monongalia County Sheriff's Office | Facebook