On Thursday, May 9, two days after her abduction, the body of a high school student from North Carolina who was 18 years old was discovered in the parking lot of a movie theater in Charlotte.
Through a post on their Facebook page, the Matthews Police Department revealed that the passed woman was named as Olivia Bruce.
Officers from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department came upon the unconscious corpse of Bruce. in about one minute before one o’clock on Thursday, May 9, police responded to a report that was placed in the 7800 block of Rea Road in Charlotte, according to a press release.
A “female subject” who “was initially reported missing to the Matthews Police Department” was discovered deceased at the location, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, which verified the news.
Olivia Bruce, a female who had passed away, was discovered today in the 7800 block of Rea Road in Charlotte. The passed woman was recognized as having been found there. Investigators from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police agency are now looking into the circumstances surrounding her loss, according to the aforementioned agency.
In addition, they confirmed that there is “no evidence of foul play at this time.”
In an effort to get a comment, PEOPLE has contacted the authorities.
WSOC-TV was able to obtain aerial video from outside the Regal Stonecrest at Piper Glen movie theater. The clip shows the parking lot being sealed off by crime scene tape and many cop vehicles.
On May 7, the Matthews Police Department reports that Bruce was last seen leaving Providence High School. This information comes from the department.
According to the Matthews Police Department, Bruce was a “black female, 5’06” tall, weighing 120 pounds, with blue hair and brown eyes.” At the time of her disappearance, she was “wearing light gray sweat pants, a multicolored blouse, and likely Converse shoes.” Additionally, she was driving a 2017 gray Chevrolet Volt.
It has been confirmed by individuals that a letter signed by Tracey Harrill, the principal of Providence High School, was sent to families after the passing of Bruce.
It is with great regret that I must notify you of the passing of Olivia Kathleen Bruce, a senior at our school who was 18 years old. Her passing has left me with heartfelt sorrow. In the letter, it is said that “we are praying for her family and friends as they grieve this loss of life.” The concept of loss may be hard for us to comprehend, particularly when it occurs unexpectedly. A range of feelings, including astonishment, despair, and perplexity, may be experienced by humans. The most essential thing is that we look out for one another and provide support for one another.
In the last paragraph of the letter, Harril informed families that a crisis response team will be ready to provide assistance with crisis counseling assistance.
