Tyra Banks on death of ‘ANTM’ contestant Mirjana Puhar

In a statement to Access Hollywood, she and fellow executive producer Ken Mok said:

“We are deeply saddened to learn of the tragic news about Mirjana Puhar. She was a vivacious and promising young woman. Our hearts and prayers go out to her loved ones.”

She also tweeted her condolences here:

The Top Model family is deeply saddened by the tragic news of Mirjana Puhar. We love you, Mirjana. Forever.

— Tyra Banks (@tyrabanks) February 26, 2015

Mirjana’s boyfriend Jonathan Alvarado and his roommate Jusmar Gonzaga-Garcia were also found dead at the scene with Mirjana, which was reported to be a triple homicide.

Miss J Alexander, who recently returned to judge the 21st season, and Season 21 winner Keith Carlos also tweeted their condolences. 

Saddened to learn about #ANTM Cycle 21 contestant Mirjana Puhar’s murder. Remembering her fondly. RIP pic.twitter.com/gHj7WMZEcY

— Miss J Alexander (@MissJAlexander) February 25, 2015

I Love You @mirjanapuhar #RIP #ANTMCycle21 pic.twitter.com/jzea4JlY0q

— Mr. ANTM (@Keith_Carlos) February 25, 2015

According to TMZ, police charged 19-year old Emmanuel Jesus Rangel with 3 counts of first-degree murder. 

Mirjana was a contestant of the 21st season of America’s Next Top Model, but was eliminated during the season’s 10th episode. Fellow contestant Keith Carlos won the competition. – Rappler.com