To the University and Health System Communities:
It is with profound sadness that we learned today that the body found
in Mathews County was that of Taylor Behl. For the past four weeks,
the entire VCU and health system communities have been hoping for
the safe return of Taylor. Tragically, we now know that this will
not come to pass. The VCU Police worked tirelessly to find Taylor;
the investigation will continue with their help.
We offer our overwhelming sympathy to Taylor's parents, Janet
Pelasara and Matt Behl, and to Taylor's entire family and her friends.
We share in their grief and offer our continuing support.
We also offer support to our students. Whether they knew Taylor
personally or not, they cared deeply about her. Our hearts go out
to all those who have been affected by this tragedy. While Taylor
was part of the Virginia Commonwealth University family for only a
short time, we feel her loss greatly, and grieve that a promising
life has been taken from us.
Sincerely,
Eugene P. Trani
President, VCU
and
President and Chair, VCU Health System