Miss Alabama Zoe Sozo Bethel, 27, Dies Eight Days After Suffering Head Injury In Mysterious Accident

The former model who was crowned Miss Alabama for America Strong in 2021, passed away on Feb. 18 “after succumbing to her injuries,” her family confirmed on Instagram. She was 27 years old. 

According to the Daily Mail, the beauty queen died from head injuries after she tried to take her life by leaping off a seven-story Miami condo. Zoe was then in a coma for more than a week after undergoing brain injuries before she passed away.

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An ambassador for the Miami Police Department that they suspect that the “accident” she endured on February 10 was a suspected suicide.

Her family clarified the situation in an Instagram post next to a photo of the late model.

“Zoe had an accident Thursday night, February 10th, & sustained severe damage to her brain/brainstem & is in a coma,” they explained. “Unfortunately the doctors are saying the damage cannot be repaired & that she may not have much time left.”

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“We are praying for God’s will to be done, regardless of what that may look like,” they continued. “This has been an abrupt & very traumatizing situation for our family, & we can imagine how much of a shock this will also be to everyone who knows & cares for her.”

“We ask that everyone please respect the privacy of our family during this time,” they continued. “Keep Zoe & the family in your prayers!”