According to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department in Charlotte, North Carolina, Puhar was part of a triple homicide when she was found dead along with her boyfriend, Jonathan Cosme Alvarado, 23 and another man, Jusmar Isiah Gonzaga-Garcia, 21 at her boyfriend’s home in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Police have arrested and charged Emmanuel Jesus Rangel with three counts of first-degree murder.
E! reported that Rangel has also been charged in connection with another killing that occured Sunday in Matthews, N.C.
Puhar competed on ANTM Cycle 21, which aired in 2014. She was eliminated from the Tyra Banks-created show on the 10th episode.
The entire America’s Next Top Model family is mourning as reflected on their Facebook page stating, “We are deeply saddened to learn of the tragic news about Mirjana Puhar. She was a vivacious and promising young woman. Our hearts and prayers go out to her loved ones.”
