Miss Alabama 2021 died from the impact of a fall from the third floor of a building in Miami earlier this month, local officials have determined.
Zoe Bethel, 27, “succumbed to her injuries” on Friday, the Miami Police Department told the Washington Examiner. This follows a plunge from the building on early Feb. 11 that left her with severe damage to her brain and in a coma, according to an Instagram post written by her family on her account.
“This has been an abrupt & very traumatizing situation for our family, & we can imagine how much of a shock this will also be to everyone who knows & cares for her,” the family’s Instagram post read. “We ask that everyone please respect the privacy of our family during this time. Keep Zoe & the family in your prayers!”
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The police said it responded to a call of a possible suicide attempt the night Bethel was critically injured, and a preliminary investigation found she fell out of a third-floor window. The Miami-Dade medical examiner ruled her cause of death as “Blunt Force Trauma,” and the manner of death is “Accidental,” authorities told the Washington Examiner. The police also said no foul play is suspected to be involved in the death.
We are honored to have known Zoe Bethel. She has been a pillar in the Conservative movement, always moving with grace and wisdom. She has inspired many, and her legacy will continue to touch the hearts of people everywhere.
You will not be forgotten, Zoe.
May she Rest In Peace pic.twitter.com/U5e1HtftG5— Turning Point USA (@TPUSA) February 20, 2022
Our hearts are breaking over the news of Zoe Bethel’s unexpected passing.
From choosing life during her own unexpected pregnancy to sharing her story & encouraging thousands of pro-life student leaders, she has always been a shining light and fierce advocate for life. pic.twitter.com/65CgazxB09
— Students for Life of America (@StudentsforLife) February 21, 2022
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The Miss Alabama 2021 winner and mother of one child was known for her conservative beliefs, working with organizations such as Project Veritas, Turning Point USA, and Students for Life, according to the Daily Mail. She also worked as a political commentator for the conservative network Right Side Broadcasting Network.
A fundraiser on GoFundMe, which says it was set up on behalf of Bethel’s family, was meant to collect money for Bethel’s hospital bills. As of Tuesday afternoon, over $46,000 had been raised.
