Lauren Cho, whose ex-boyfriend Cory Orell reported her missing in June, has died as her remains were discovered in the California desert.
Lauren Cho is a 30-year-old Asian woman from New Jersey who went missing on June 28, 2021.
She was living with her friends and ex-boyfriend Cody Orell at the time of her disappearance. As per Heavy., Mr. Orell stated she walked away from the residence they were staying at around five in the evening and did not return.
He reported her missing three hours later. It is believed she had mental health issues and had suicidal thoughts in the past.
Now, the authorities have found her remains and declared her dead.
Who Is Lauren Cho Ex-Boyfriend Cory Orell?
Cory Orell is highly known as the ex-boyfriend of Lauren Cho, who went missing around four months ago.
Lauren and Orell met in a Salton Sea community called Bombay Beach. She was working as a high school music teacher in Irvington Township at the time.
She quit her job as a music teacher and church choir leader to join her ex-boyfriend on a cross-country tour on his bus. Orell said she was apparently dissatisfied with her job and wanted to start anew.
They dated back in December 2020 and had separated since. Further, Cho had bought an old school bus and had plans to change it into a food truck.
Orell and Cho were staying at a friend’s house in Yucca Valley. She was working as a private chef for a friend’s Airbnb.
Her ex-boyfriend was the last person to see her in person. She did not have a cellphone with her when she went missing.
Initially, Orell searched for her himself and then asked for his friend’s help. When they were unable to locate her, he eventually contacted the police.
Missing Update 2021: Is Lauren Cho Dead Body Found?
Yes, Lauren Cho has been found dead, as per New York Post.
The authorities discovered her human remains in a California desert earlier this month. At the time, it was unsure if the remains belonged to Ms. Cho and they were waiting on the toxicology report to confirm it.
Now, the authorities have confirmed the remains are of the missing girl. The cause of death, however, is unknown at this point.
Her family has ruled out suicide as a possible cause of death. They released a statement on their website in which they said that suicide by exposure is rare and takes a long time to succumb to the environment.
Everything To Know About Lauren Cho Parents And Family
Lauren Cho, who is an artist, a soprano singer, and a chef, has left her family devastated with her sudden missing and death.
Her family started a “Missing Person: Lauren ‘El’ Cho” Facebook page in an attempt to locate her quickly. A group of her friends also started a website, laurencho.com.
Although her parents’ names are not disclosed, she was loved and cherished by all.
Cho’s family described her as a thoughtful, loving, and caring person. She was a local aunt, sister, friend, and daughter. They further stated they need answers and won’t give up on her until they know what happened to her.
Was Lauren Cho On Facebook & Instagram?
Lauren Cho’s personal Instagram and Facebook accounts were not found.
But, her friends and family shared her photos and information all over social media in a bid to find her. They asked for help and requested people with any clue to come forward and inform them.