Miss Alabama Zoe Sozo Bethel, 27, dies after falling from a Miami building at the age of 27.
We regret to inform you that Miss Alabama Zoe Sozo Bethel passed tragically as a result of an unfortunate accident. According to People, Miami Police Department officers responded to a call of a probable suicide attempt on February 11th at 12:05 a.m.
They discovered Zoe had fallen out of a third-floor window of a Miami building during their preliminary examination.
According to reports, the Miami-Dade Medical Examiner determined that her death was caused by blunt force injuries and that the method was unintentional. “This was a terrible accident,” police said, adding that no foul play is suspected.
In addition, Zoe, who was elected Miss Alabama for America Strong in 2021, was taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital in severe condition by Miami Fire Rescue. On Friday, she died as a result of her injuries.
In a lengthy Instagram post, Zoe’s family members also verified the news. Zoe’s character, according to one paragraph from the statement, “struck the hearts of many people” and “was involved in various organizations.”
“This has been an abrupt & highly distressing event for our family, and we can imagine how much of a shock this will be to everyone who knows [and] cares about her,” the message concluded. Keep Zoe and her family in your thoughts and prayers.”
“On February 18th, 2022, the world lost a queen,” said Mrs. Alabama America and Miss Alabama for America Pageants in a statement following Zoe’s death. We are heartbroken by the loss of such a brilliant and lovely woman who was a light in the world. Sweet one, rest in grace and love.”
A GoFundMe account has also been set up on behalf of the pageant queen to help with medical and burial costs. At this time, our thoughts and prayers are with Zoe’s family and loved ones.