COLUMBIA POLICE DEPARTMENT CLOSES INVESTIGATION IN THE CASE OF SASHA MENU-COUREY

The Columbia Police Department's investigation in the case of the late Sasha Menu-Courey has come to a close. After over a year of following leads, reviewing evidence, and taking multiple statements, CPD Detectives have been unable to identify a suspect in this case.

On January 27, 2014, Menu-Courey's case was assigned to a CPD Detective after being contacted by the University of Missouri Police Department in response to the allegations airing in ESPN "Outside The Lines-College Athletes and Mental Health: Sasha's Story."

CPD Detectives have encountered several obstacles during the investigation, as referenced in the Informational Memo attached. In addition, all reports in this case are also enclosed.

The Columbia Police Department Public Relations Unit will be accommodating interviews today from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. in reference to this release. Detectives will not be available for comment. To schedule an interview in the given window, please contact the Public Relations Unit at [email protected]create new email or by phone.