SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The investigation in the mysterious death of Elizabeth Hamel – the UC Santa Barbara student who died from her injuries after falling from an on-campus residence hall back in February – has now pick up speed thanks to the community’s help.
Her death left family and friends with unanswered questions about what exactly happened to the UCSB freshmen the night of February 14th. After spending the evening out with friends local restaurant, witnesses say Hamel was last seen with unknown man. Lack of surveillance footage and evidence put the investigation at a standstill, and her family has worked with UCPD to searched for answers since then.
On April 30th, Elizabeth’s father, Alain Hamel, along with their attorneys and private investigator held a press conference outside of San Rafael Hall, just a few steps from where Elizabeth was found. They asked the public for help and revealed a photo of the young man last seen with Elizabeth the night she fell…