‘Miss Alabama for America’ Zoe Sozo Bethel fell to her death from third-floor window of Miami condo in ‘tragic accident’
MISS Alabama for America Zoe Sozo Bethel died eight days after she fell from a third-story window of her Miami condo, police said.
The beauty queen died from her injuries at 5:24am Friday in a Miami hospital, and her death was officially ruled "accidental," Miami police told The Sun.
Earlier the beauty queen's death was reported as a suicide, but police said, "This was a tragic accident, and no foul play is suspected.
"The Miami-Dade Medical Examiner ruled the cause of death as “blunt frce trauma” and the manner of death is 'accidental.'"
Her family said that they're waiting for more information while police continue to investigate.
"If she had a choice, she would still be here with us today," her family said.
"The final report will reflect the nature of the accident but it was not a suicide," her older brother Santiago Roman texted The Sun.
"This was a preliminary police report done by a field officer. In the end, the detective will have the final report."
TRIBUTES TO ZOE
In the touching social media tribute, Zoe's family said that the young woman "touched the hearts of many people."
The family also shared an array of photographs of the beauty queen, including videos of her holding a "Jesus is King" flag and images of her in her sash.
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The tragic news of Zoe's passing came just days after her family confirmed that she had been involved in an accident.
"Zoe had an accident Thursday night, February 10th, & sustained severe damage to her brain/brainstem & is in a coma," the family wrote on her Instagram.
At the time, they also shared a for Zoe's medical bills and resources for Zoe's daughter, the family said.
"Unfortunately the doctors are saying the damage cannot be repaired & that she may not have much time left."
The family begged Zoe's 25,000 followers for prayers, however unfortunately later confirmed that she did succumb to her injuries.
Weeks before her untimely death, the beauty queen had shared messages of hope on her Instagram account.
She captioned one shot of herself wearing a red top with a quote she said was by Joan of Arc.
"One life is all we have and we live it as we believe in living it. But to sacrifice what you are and to live without belief, that is a fate more terrible than dying," Zoe wrote on January 18.
Many of her 25,000 Instagram followers have left messages honoring Zoe.
"Her beauty, her grace, her heart... a stunning woman that would stop everyone in their tracks. May she rest peacefully," said former Republican congressional candidate Kimberly Klacik.
"I am so sorry for your loss," added conservative commentator Tomi Lahren.
Zoe was also a conservative commentator and worked in collaboration with Project Veritas and Charlie Kirk's Turning Point USA.
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She was the current Miss Alabama for America, not Miss Alabama, as they are two different organizations.
If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) or text Crisis Text Line at 741741.
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