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Missing trans art student found dead after weeks of searching
Summary by LGBTQ News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Greg Owen , as published by LGBTQ Nation
· June 8, 2026
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Key takeaway The body of a 22-year-old transgender student was found in a wooded area near Northern Kentucky University.
A tragic outcome has been reported in the search for a missing local art student. The body of a 22-year-old transgender student was found in a wooded area near Northern Kentucky University. The student, who was a member of the NKU community, had been missing for nearly a month.
The discovery was made on May 24, bringing an end to the search efforts. Further details about the incident are available from local sources, including LGBTQ Nation, which has been following the story. The student was last seen in Covington, Kentucky, on April 27, prompting a search that ultimately ended in tragedy.
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Category: health ·
Published: June 8, 2026 ·
Source: LGBTQ Nation ·
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