Overview
- Rajyalakshmi (Raji) Yarlagadda, 23, a recent Texas A&M–Corpus Christi graduate, was found deceased in her U.S. apartment on November 7.
- Her cousin reports she had a severe cough and chest pain for two to three days before friends found her after she missed her morning alarm.
- A medical examination is underway in the United States to determine the cause of death.
- A fundraiser started by cousin Chaitanya YVK seeks support for funeral expenses, repatriation, repayment of education loans, and assistance for her parents.
- Indian community groups in Texas are helping expedite the repatriation process, with assistance expected from the Indian consulate.