A 19-year-old student from Ohio State University, identified as William Meyers, was found dead in the university’s football stadium in late September. The Franklin County Coroner’s Office has confirmed that the cause of death was suicide. Meyers, originally from Fairfield, Connecticut, was discovered in the northeast corner of Ohio Stadium in Columbus on the morning of September 26.
Emergency services were alerted to the scene around 10 a.m. on the day of the incident. Investigators were quick to rule out any foul play, although it remains unclear how Meyers gained access to the stadium.
Meyers was in his third year of studying accounting at Ohio State University. He was known for his commitment to his studies and his active involvement in the university community. In addition to his academic pursuits, Meyers co-founded a charity with his older brother. The charity focused on donating both used and unused sports equipment to local centers, reflecting Meyers’ passion for sports and community service.
In his LinkedIn profile, Meyers expressed his dedication to values such as respect, ethics, improvement, and integrity. He stated his intention to carry these values into his professional life. The young man was also known for his love of word games like Scrabble and his talent for performing magic tricks.
This tragic incident marks the second suicide at Ohio Stadium in the past 18 months. In May 2024, a 53-year-old woman from Georgia, Larissa Brady, also died by suicide at the stadium during her daughter’s graduation ceremony. Brady had a known history of mental health issues.
The university community mourns the loss of Meyers, a promising student and active community member. The incident underscores the importance of mental health awareness and resources on college campuses.