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Authorities identify body found on Evanston high school campus

By FOX 32 Digital Staff
Published  September 20, 2022 11:00am CDT
Evanston
FOX 32 Chicago

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EVANSTON, Ill. - A woman who was found dead on the campus of an Evanston high school Tuesday morning died by suicide, according to officials.

The body of Kathy L. Judge, 63, of Evanston was discovered by a school staff member near an outdoor field on the north side Evanston Township High School, located at 1600 Dodge Avenue, according to the Cook County medical examiner's office.

Autopsy results released Wednesday found Judge died of multiple stab wounds to her neck. Her death was ruled a suicide.

(Evanston Police Department)

An initial investigation indicated Judge was not a staff member at the high school, police said.

The campus was secure and there was no danger to students, according to police.

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"Everyone at ETHS is safe and there is no threat during the EPD investigation on campus. ETHS classes are being held as planned," a written statement said.

(Evanston Police Department)

School officials said they are fully cooperating with police during the investigation and grief counselors were being made available to any students and staff who need it.

If you or a loved one is feeling distressed, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The crisis center provides free and confidential emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to civilians and veterans. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Or text HOME to 741-741 (Crisis Text Line).

CLICK HERE https://afsp.org/risk-factors-and-warning-signs for the warning signs and risk factors of suicide. Call 1-800-273-TALK for free and confidential emotional support.