A missing Georgia elementary school teacher was found dead this week in Mexico, where she was last seen Saturday, Oct. 30, several media outlets report.
Missing Georgia elementary school teacher found dead in Mexico
Alexandra Morales, 24, taught first grade at Benefield Elementary School in Lawrenceville, Georgia, and the school’s principal alerted parents in an email Tuesday that Morales did not return as expected from a trip to Guadalajara, Mexico.
The school official said there was an active police investigation into his disappearance and added, “Thank you for your support of our students and staff during this difficult time. I ask that you please keep Ms. Morales and her family in your thoughts and prayers in hopes of her safe return home.”
Family members confirmed Wednesday, however, that Morales was found dead Tuesday.
His cause of death is unknown at this time. According to WSB-TV, authorities said one person was arrested in connection with her death.
On a GoFundMe page set up in her honor, a loved one wrote: “My heart aches to share that Alexandra Morales is no longer with us.
We appreciate all her help and efforts during this challenging time.”
“Alexa was adored by her parents and loved by her two brothers. She had a passion for adventure, and traveling the world was her joy,” they added.
“She was the most loving teacher to all of her students and will be greatly missed by her first grade babies.
She was a loyal friend to many and a proud Sister of our sorority, Sigma Lambda Upsilon / Señoritas Latinas Unidas Sorority, Inc. Alexa Morales had a beautiful impact on this world and we will carry her memory in our hearts forever.”
