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A 22-year-old man was charged with first degree murder following the death of Celia Barquin Arozamena, Iowa State Golf, Big 12 Champion in 2018 and Female Athlete of the Year.
Barquin Arozamena, 22, was found dead Monday at a golf course in Ames, Iowa. Ames police announced Monday night that Collin Daniel Richards had been indicted following an investigation by several law enforcement agencies. Officers were called to the Coldwater Golf Course Monday morning after golfers found a golf bag without anyone. The officers found Barquin Arozamena's body "some distance away" and determined that she had been assaulted. A cause of death has not been determined.
According to a press release from the Ames police, Richards has no known address.
Originally from Spain, Barquin Arozamena completed his eligibility this spring but stayed at school to complete his engineering degree in the fall semester.
"This is a tragic and senseless loss of a talented young woman and a recognized student athlete," said Iowa State University President Dr. Wendy Wintersteen, in a statement. "We are mourning with her family and friends in Spain, her teammates here and all who knew her, and on behalf of the entire Cyclone family I extend our deepest condolences to Celia's family and her many friends and family. teammates from the state of Iowa. "
Barquin Arozamena won the Big 12 by three strokes in April. She has been selected three times for all conferences, has won three times the highest number of academic honors for the first All-Big 12 team and has qualified for the NCAA Regional Championships over the past four years. where she participated.
"We are all devastated," said Iowa State Women's Golf Coach Christie Martens in a prepared statement. "Celia was a wonderful person who was loved by all her teammates and friends, she loved Iowa State and was an exceptional representative for our school, and we will never forget her commitment to being the best and her passion for life. . "
Funeral arrangements are pending for Barquin Arozamena, who will be honored at the Iowa State's home football game on Saturday.
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