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A transgender Middlebury College student died by suicide after going missing, sparking concern over mental health support.
A 21-year-old transgender Middlebury College senior, Lia Smith, died by suicide on October 23, 2025, after being reported missing on October 19.
Her body was found in a field near campus, prompting a large-scale search involving police, K-9 units, drones, and over 600 student volunteers.
Smith, a double major in statistics and computer science and former swim team member, had spoken publicly about transgender health care.
The Vermont Chief Medical Examiner confirmed suicide as the cause of death, with no further details released.
The tragedy has sparked renewed focus on mental health support for transgender individuals and college students.
Un estudiante transgénero del Middlebury College murió por suicidio después de desaparecer, lo que provocó preocupación por el apoyo a la salud mental.