Body of missing Texas State student found in Blanco River Kate Rose Silva Xavier's manner of death ruled suicide, police say No description found
SAN MARCOS – Authorities on Friday recovered the body of a 21-year-old Texas State University student reported missing Oct. 25.
Kate Rose Silva Xavier's body was pulled from the Blanco River around 5:30 p.m. after a hiker called authorities. Xavier's body was found near the 1400 block of River Road.
Authorities said Xavier's manner of death was determined to be a suicide.
If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255.
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