Missing Marysville-Pilchuck Cheerleader’s Body Found
Sixteen-year-old Jenzele Couassi was battling severe depression and is believed to have taken her own life. Hundreds grieved at vigil last night.
“Jenzele was a sweet, loyal girl but bullying made her believe differently about herself. She shined through but so many people wanted to take that light away,” - Amira Kirnin, friend.
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MARYSVILLE — “My daughter is missing and suicidal. Please help us find her.”
Just 48 hours ago the mother of 16-year-old Marysville cheerleader named Jenzele Couassi issued this urgent appeal for help across social media.
Late yesterday, Tulalip police confirmed that a body found near Battle Creek on the Tulalip Reservation was identified as Jenzele.
“Sadly, the deceased person found near the Tulalip Teen Center has been identified as the missing 16-year-old Janzelle1 Couassi,” a Tulalip Police Department spokesperson confirmed.
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