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News & Notes: Cornell Student Murdered on Thanksgiving Day

Shannon Jones, a 23-year-old student at Cornell, was murdered on Thanksgiving Day in a house off-campus, according to the Ithaca Voice. Benjamin Cayea, 32, allegedly strangled her after a fight. The two were in a relationship previously. The police was alerted to the crime when Cayea, who was in Jones’ car at the time, called a friend about the murder. Cayea was arrested and is due in courton Tuesday. The investigation of the murder is still ongoing.

The Cornell community was deeply saddened by her loss. Jones has been described by friends and officials at Cornell as intelligent and talented. She was pursuing an independent major in the College of Engineering and participating in a satellite research project. Jones was also a member of a belly dance troupe.

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Counseling resources were made available throughout Thanksgiving break. A community support meeting hosted by the College of Engineering is planned forDec. 1.

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