In an interview with Today on March 4, Gina called the loss of their daughter “a parent’s worst nightmare.”
“We’re having a hard time right now,” she said at the time. “We’re struggling to know what happened, and why it happened. We’re just heartbroken, very heartbroken.”
Her parents shared that they spoke to Katie just hours before her death on FaceTime, and Steve described her demeanor as “just a normal cheerful Katie.”
Ms Gina noted that her daughter – a senior student in International Relations, Resident Assistant and captain of the women’s soccer team – was “excited” but “there’s so much on her plate.” “, adding, “But she’s fun. She’s mentally cool.”
They also shared that they believe their daughter may have been “triggered” by a recent email about facing disciplinary action from Stanford University after “defending a teammate on campus.” school because of an incident.”
While they have yet to read the email, Gina says it’s “like the last letter that there’s going to be a ‘trial’ or some sort of that.”
In a statement to E! News, Dee Mostofi“We cannot share information about students’ confidential disciplinary issues,” said the assistant director of external communications at Stanford University.
“Our entire community is devastated by Katie’s death, and we extend our deepest condolences to Katie’s family and everyone who has known her at Stanford, across the country and across the country. worldwide,” the announcement read. “Katie has touched so many lives.”
It continued, “We as a college community continue to grieve with Katie’s family and cherish our memories of her.”
