Missing Dartmouth student is found dead in the Connecticut River after riding her e-bike into the woods

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May 21, 2024

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Missing Dartmouth student is found dead in the Connecticut River after riding her e-bike into the woods

Kexin Cai was reported missing last Friday after being last seen on Wednesday
Police in new Hampshire confirmed they recovered her body on Monday night
The Chinese native was a second-year doctoral student at the Ivy League school

By Joe Hutchison For Dailymail.Com

Published: 20:54 BST, 21 May 2024 | Updated: 20:56 BST, 21 May 2024

The body of a missing Dartmouth college was found in the Connecticut River on Monday, days after she was last seen disappearing into a wood.

Kexin Cai, 26, was first reported missing last Friday two days after a final confirmed sighting in Lebanon, New Hampshire.

She had left her home on Drake Lane on the Wednesday afternoon on an electric bike, according to local police.

Investigators managed to secure footage from two different businesses showing her riding her bike toward West Lebanon.

On Monday, cops said a motorist had possibly seen the E-bike at the Boston Lot Conservation wooded area on either Thursday or Friday morning with a search then being concentrated in the area.

Kexin Cai, 26, was first reported missing last Friday after being last seen on the Wednesday prior in Lebanon, New Hampshire

On Monday, cops said a motorist had possibly seen the E-bike at the Boston Lot Conservation area, seen here

Local police, Dartmouth Safety and Security, New England K-9, Dhart Helicopter, and the NH Fish and Game Department assisted in the search for Kexin.

Around 4pm on Monday, a fisherman alerted authorities to a sighting along the Connecticut River in Windsor, Vermont.

Emergency services were able to retrieve a body that was later identified as Cai, bringing her to shore shortly after 5:30pm.

Lebanon Police Department said there was no suggestion of foul play in the incident. It remains unclear if they managed to recover her E-Bike.

DailyMail.com has contacted police for further information on the whereabouts of the bike.

The Chinese native was a second-year doctoral student in the psychological and brain sciences department at the Ivy League school.

Dean of the Guarini School of Graduate and Advanced Studies Jon Kull said her focus was on communication challenges for people with autism.

Lebanon Police Department said there was no suggestion of foul play in the incident. It remains unclear if they managed to recover her E-Bike

Around 4pm on Monday, a fisherman alerted authorities to a sighting along the Connecticut River in Windsor, Vermont, seen here

In an email sent to campus, and seen by The Dartmouth, she enjoyed hiking, skiing and road trips.

Kull wrote: ‘Kexin was an exceptionally gifted and humble researcher with a genuinely sweet personality.

‘She loved cats so much that she would sneak images of them into every poster or presentation. Kexin loved the Upper Valley.’

Cai’s partner, research assistant Kristian Droste, also told the outlet that Cai had admitted herself to the college health service due to a ‘mental health crisis’.

She was then transferred to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center where she was released on May 15, the outlet reported.

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Bonner helps Sun top Atlanta for eighth straight win – The Collinsville Press

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June 3, 2024

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Bonner helps Sun top Atlanta for eighth straight win – The Collinsville Press

DeWanna Bonner had 18 points and pulled down 10 rebounds to lead the Sun to a 69-50 win over Atlanta. (Photo courtesy Connecticut Sun)

DeWanna Bonner scored 18 points, pulled down 10 rebounds and had two blocks as the Connecticut Sun beat the Atlanta Dream on Sunday, 69-50 to remain undefeated with their eighth consecutive victory in Atlanta.

It is the best start in franchise history and only five other teams in league history have started the season with a better record. Minnesota owns the league record after winning their first 13 games of the season in 2016.

Bonner has led the Sun in scoring in six of eight games this season.

Alyssa Thomas pulled down a season-high 14 rebounds and dished out 11 assists along with scoring eight points. DiJonai Carrington had 15 points, four rebounds and an assist while Ty Harris had 13 points, including three field goals from three-point range.

The Sun shot 42.4 percent from the floor but held their opponent under 29 percent shooting for the second time in the last three games. Atlanta converted on just 28.4 percent of their shots (19-of-67). On May 28, Connecticut held Phoenix to 23.8 percent shooting.

“I felt our defensive energy and intensity, especially those last three quarters, were really good,” Sun head coach Stephanie White said. “You have to give our players a lot of credit for their attention to detail and intensity on the defensive end of the floor.”

Tina Charles, the former UConn star who won a MVP with the Sun earlier in her career, led Atlanta (4-3) with 12 points, 12 rebounds, four steals and a block.

Connecticut also grabbed a season-high 45 rebounds in the win. The Sun outrebounded the Dream, 45-33.

“We’ve been able to win some close games,” White said. “We’re nowhere near where we need to be in terms of how we’re playing on either end of the floor. And so we just focus on the next task at hand. This is a very, very, in the present task motivated group.”

“I also think we don’t care about the record. I mean, it’s a 40-game season,” Thomas said. “It’s a lot of basketball that we (need to) play. Right now, it’s just about us and getting better each and every game.”

The first quarter of action was a back-and-forth battle, with two lead changes and six ties.

Connecticut used a 20-6 run in the second period to find some separation, taking a 12-point advantage at the break, 39-27.

The Sun led by as many as 22 points in the third quarter, but the Dream were able to cut the advantage to 14, 57-43, heading into the fourth.

Connecticut will host Washington on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Mohegan Sun Arena.

Connecticut 69, Atlanta 50
At Atlanta
Connecticut (69) Bonner 8-15, 0-2 18, Thomas 3-10, 2-4 8, Jones 4-7 1-2 9, Carrington 6-10 2-3 1, Harris 4-13, 2-2 13, Nelson Ododa 1-2 0-0 2, Mitchell 1-3 0-0 2, Jefferson 0-0 0-0 0, Banham 1-4 0-0 2, Egbo 0-2 0-0 0. Totals 28-66, 7-13, 69
Atlanta (50) Gray 3-11 2-2 9, Parker Tyus 2-5 0-0 4, Charles 5-18 2-2 12, Howard 2-9 0-0 4, Jones 1-6 0-0 3, Coffey 1-4 0-0 2, Dangerfield 1-4 0-0 2, Powers 2-8 2-2 7, Hillmon 2-2 3-4 7, Amiher 0-0 0-2 0, Cubaj 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 19-67 9-12, 50
Connecticut (8-0) 17 22 18 12 — 69
Atlanta (4-3) 17 10 16 7 — 50
Three-point goals: Connecticut 6-18 (Bonner 2-4, Carrington 1-2, Harris 3-9, Mitchell 0-1, Banham 0-2); Atlanta 3-16 (Gray 1-3, Charles 0-1, Howard 0-5, Jones 1-1, Coffey 0-2, Dangerfield 0-2, Powers 1-2)

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TheKnightReport – Rutgers Football lands 2025 Connecticut WR target Jourdin Houston

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June 2, 2024

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Rutgers Football Lands 2025 Connecticut WR Target Jourdin Houston

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It’s been a very busy weekend for Rutgers Football as they have several commitments from prospects following their Official Visits and today they added yet another in Connecticut wide receiver Jourdin Houston.

The 6-foot, 184-pound wideout plays for St. Thomas More Prep up in Connecticut, but is actually a New York native, previously playing for Christ The King High School out in Middle Village, New York.

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Now Houston has been hearing from the Scarlet Knights for a while now as he was offered back in February 2023 and has been back to campus for visits several times since and has built a very strong bond with the staff, specifically his future position coach in Dave Brock.

With the addition of Houston, he becomes the second player from St. Thomas More to join Rutgers as they also landed Sage Clawges as a member of the 2023 recruiting class and they are very involved with Houston’s current teammate Charles Bell Jr. too, as the staff hopes to build a pipeline of sorts to the New England prep school.

With the addition of Houston, he becomes the third wide receiver recruit to join the 2025 class alongside Maryland’s Vernon Allen III and New Jersey’s Sah’nye Degraffenreidt.

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Connecticut Breast Imaging Announces New Location In New Canaan

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June 2, 2024

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Connecticut Breast Imaging Announces New Location In New Canaan

NEW CANAAN, CT — Connecticut Breast Imaging has announced a June 9 grand opening event for its newest state-of-the-art facility.

According to a news release provided by the company, the event will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 23 Vitti Street, Suite 100, during which Connecticut Breast Imaging will welcome the community to see the new space and meet the physicians and staff.

Mammograms will be available June 9 by appointment or walk-in, and physicians will be available to directly discuss results.

Connecticut Breast Imaging has also pledged to donate $25 to the Breast Cancer Alliance for each of the first 100 guests over the age of 18 during the New Canaan office’s grand opening event on June 9.

The Breast Cancer Alliance funds early-stage research, fellowships, education, and support for people on a breast cancer journey, according to the company.

With esteemed breast imaging radiologists Gilda Boroumand and Jaime Szarmach, Connecticut Breast Imaging in New Canaan is dedicated to providing a comprehensive range of breast imaging services, including mammography, breast ultrasound, and breast biopsies. The facility is equipped with the latest technology and staffed by highly trained professionals committed to delivering the finest interpretations and compassionate care, according to the company.

The practice’s new, cutting-edge center in New Canaan expands its commitment to delivering exceptional breast health services to the communities of New Canaan, Norwalk, Greenwich, Rowayton, Westport, Stamford, Bedford, Pound Ridge, Katonah and surrounding areas, according to the company.

“We are thrilled to bring Connecticut Breast Imaging’s exceptional level of care and expertise to the New Canaan community,” Boroumand said in a news release. “Our goal is to provide patients with the highest quality breast imaging services in a comfortable and supportive environment.”

Connecticut Breast Imaging in New Canaan is committed to delivering rapid reporting of imaging studies, with results typically available within 24 to 48 hours. This expedited turnaround time enables patients to make informed decisions about their breast health quickly and efficiently, according to the company.

“We are thrilled to establish our presence in this newly constructed medical building,” Szarmach said in a news release, “which will provide patients with a convenient location and easy access to our comprehensive breast health services.”

The new facility is conveniently located at 23 Vitti St, Suite 100, making it easily accessible to residents of New Canaan and neighboring communities. Connecticut Breast Imaging in New Canaan looks forward to serving as a trusted partner in the local community’s journey toward optimal breast health, according to the company.

With a focus on patient-centered care, advanced technology, and expert medical staff, the facility is poised to set a new standard of excellence in breast imaging services, according to the company.

More information is available here.

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