Overview
- Rajyalakshmi (Raji) Yarlagadda, a 23-year-old recent Texas A&M–Corpus Christi graduate from Andhra Pradesh, was found dead in her Texas apartment on November 7.
- Family accounts say she had a severe cough and chest pain for two to three days beforehand, did not wake to her alarm that morning, and was later discovered by friends.
- U.S. medical authorities have begun a post-mortem examination, and the cause of death has not yet been determined.
- Members of the Indian community in Texas and the Indian consulate are assisting with repatriation and related formalities.
- The GoFundMe launched by cousin Chaitanya YVK seeks funds for funeral costs, repatriation, and education loans, with reports noting about $125,185 raised from more than 3,000 donations.