A father from Washington state is looking for answers regarding the death of his 18-year-old daughter, which occurred earlier this year at the University of California.
Liz Hamel was discovered outside her dorm at UC Santa Barbara on February 14th, and she unfortunately passed away a few days later.
Details surrounding her death are still unclear.
In an interview with Sandra Smith on Friday, Liz’s father, Alan Hamel, mentioned that while the University of California Santa Barbara police have been kind and sympathetic, the investigation is ongoing.
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The father from Washington state is looking for answers following the investigation into his daughter’s on-campus death. (Alan Hammel)
Living in Seattle, Hamel mentioned that his family reached out to the community this week to help track down a man who was with Liz the night she collapsed. The university police acted swiftly, managing to interview key individuals within 24 hours.
Hamel expressed his gratitude, stating, “I think it was very successful. I can’t say enough about Santa Barbara; they really helped us push the investigation forward.” He’s not a police officer, but he noted how quickly things progressed.
According to UC Santa Barbara, an individual has been interviewed in relation to the case, but they are unable to share further details, as the investigation is still ongoing. The campus police are collaborating closely with the Santa Barbara District Attorney’s Office.
Liz Hamel seems to have fallen from the dorm breezeway in February. (Alan Hammel)
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UCPD affirmed their commitment to thoroughly investigating this tragic incident, coordinating with the District Attorney’s Office and the Sheriff’s Office since the situation unfolded.
As for the man who was with Liz that night, Hamel clarified that he was unknown to both Liz and her friends; he is not considered a suspect.
According to Hamel, Liz met him at a noodle bar, and given it was Valentine’s Day, it might have had some significance. He added, “They took a picture together from a certain angle.”
“She was amazing,” Hamel said, reflecting on his daughter Liz. “She was our whole world, our only child. Everything revolved around her. She brought us so much joy, and we were incredibly lucky to have spent 18 years with her. I just wish we had more time.” (Alan Hammel)
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