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The body of a 20-year-old University of Houston student who went missing last week has been found.
According to PEOPLE, the body of Jade McKissic, who was last seen on September 11, was found on Monday (September 15) near 4998 Spur 5 in Brays Bayou.
McKissic, known by family and friends as "Sage," was last seen leaving the 3700 block of Macgregor Way wearing a black tank top and black shorts. She was a junior majoring in Strategic Communications and Advertising, a member of the 2025 UH Orientation team, and a front desk assistant on campus.
The University of Houston confirmed McKissic's death occurred off-campus and is under active investigation by the Houston Police Department.
“It is with profound sadness that we share the recent passing of one of our students. Jade ‘Sage’ McKissic was a campus resident and student employee, and a friend to many in our community," UH Vice President for Student Affairs Paul Kittle wrote in a letter to students.
A relative described McKissic’s death as a “total shock,” noting that she was a strong student active in both church and school groups.
HPD and the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding her death.
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