Source: Mercedes Morr / Mercedes Morr Instagram
Updated August 31st, 9:00 PM EST
According to Lipstick Alley, popular Instagram model/personality Mercedes Morr has passed away. The Houston native was 33 years old at the time of her passing. Celebrities like Tory Lanez took to social media to send their condolences to Morr’s friends and family.
Additional information has surfaced from the Richmond police department stating that Morr was found dead in her apartment. The model (real name Janae Gagnier) was appeared to have been strangled to death. A man, identified as Kevin Alexander Accort, was also found dead at the scene. Police are investigating the case as a murder-suicide.
Mercedes Morr affiliate, @HtownCiara went on Instagram confirming that her friend was murdered and asked for privacy during this tough time.
Mark Gagnier, father of Mercedes Morr broke his silence around his daughter’s passing.
More news to come as the story develops.
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