The mystery surrounding the 19-year-old Ohio State student found dead inside the school’s iconic football stadium has been resolved — officials now confirm he died by suicide.
On a quiet September morning, 19-year-old William Meyers of Fairfield, Connecticut, leapt to his death inside Ohio Stadium in Columbus — a chilling detail revealed in an autopsy report obtained by People from the Franklin County Coroner’s Office.
Around 10 a.m. that morning, first responders made a grim discovery in the stadium’s northeast corner, according to the Columbus Dispatch.
In September, 19-year-old William Meyers leapt to his death inside Ohio Stadium in Columbus — a tragedy that stunned the Ohio State community. Linkedin
Investigators quickly ruled out foul play — but one question still lingers: how did he get inside the stadium that night?
According to The Lantern, Ohio State’s student newspaper, Meyers was a third-year accounting student — a young man with a promising future ahead.
He and his older brother co-founded a charity that gave both used and new sports equipment to local community centers, according to his LinkedIn profile.
“Some of my core values are respect, ethics, improvement, and integrity all of which I want to bring with me when I enter the workforce,” he wrote on his profile, according to People.
First responders came across him at the football stadium, a shocking scene that stunned those on site. coachwood – stock.adobe.com
The Fairfield Ludlowe High School graduate enjoyed a mix of playful and imaginative hobbies — from challenging friends to games of Scrabble to wowing them with magic tricks.
The teen’s death marks another heartbreaking tragedy at the stadium, coming 18 months after a Georgia mother also took her own life there.
Fifty-three-year-old Larissa Brady fell 150 feet after climbing a concrete wall during Ohio State’s May 2024 commencement ceremony, attended for her daughter’s graduation. Officials confirmed she had a history of mental health challenges.
If you are having suicidal thoughts or experiencing a mental health crisis, help is available. New York City residents can call 1-888-NYC-WELL for free, confidential counseling. Those outside the city can reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24/7 at 988 or visit SuicidePreventionLifeline.org.
