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Student found dead on W&M campus

The college says no foul play is suspected.
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12:20 p.m. UPDATE: W&M authorities say 21-year-old Peter Godshall of Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, a member of the class of 2015, was found near the Crim Dell Bridge. His death is the result of an apparent suicide.
Counselors will be available throughout the day to talk with members of the campus community, as needed.
W&M student death notice from VP for Students Affairs Ginger Ambler
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WILLIAMSBURG -- A section of campus on The College of William and Mary blocked for several hours Monday as police investigate a student's death.

Vice President for Student Affairs Ginger Ambler sent out this email to the campus:
'It is with deep sadness that I write to tell you there has been a student death on campus this morning. While the investigation is currently underway, we do not suspect any foul play.

The police have the areas between Landrum and the Sadler Center cordoned off. Please be respectful of the work they need to do and stay clear of that part of the campus. '

Students began moving in to the campus on Friday.

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