Former Miss Alabama Zoe Sozo Bethel has died days after she fell out of the window of a three-story building in Miami. She was 27-years-old. Bethel’s family announced the news on her Instagram account on Sunday.
“On Friday, February 18, 2022, at approximately 5:30AM Eastern time in Miami, Florida, our beloved Zoe Sozo Bethel passed from this life into the next as a result of succumbing to her injuries, ” the statement read.
Her family went on to speak on Bethel’s memory and how she ” touched the hearts of many people and “was actively affiliated with several organizations and groups namely, she was the current Miss Alabama (for America Strong), a political commentator for RSBN, a Brand Ambassador for Turning Point USA, and Liberty University’s Falkirk Center. She was also a spokeswoman for Students for Life and affiliated with Project Veritas.”
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Death ruled accidental
On Feb. 11 at midnight, the Miami Police Department responded to a “possible suicide attempt,” the Insider reported. The woman, identified as Bethel, was transported to the Jackson Memorial Hospital “in critical condition,” according to a statement released. Bethel’s cause of death was “blunt force trauma” and her manner of death was ruled “accidental.”
Bethel’s family has set up a GoFundMe page to help cover medical and funeral expenses.
The tributes
Bethel was also a political commentator to RSBN, a conservative media streaming company. Editor in chief Grace Saldana paid tribute to her on her Twitter.
In loving memory of Zoe. Besides the fact that she was always incredibly stunning, I’ll always remember how convicted Zoe was in her faith in God, how dedicated she was to her beliefs in protecting life, and how much she cared for others. May she rest in peace ?? pic.twitter.com/nGRZNDjeC1
— Grace Saldana (@gracesaldanaa) February 19, 2022
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Turning Point USA called her a “pillar in the conservative moment.”
“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,” the organization wrote on their Twitter with a tribute video.
Bethel’s death comes almost a month after former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst, who died by suicide at the age of 30.
