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Princeton University Searches for Missing Student Lauren Blackburn

4/25/2025

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Princeton University is in a desperate search for 23-year-old junior Lauren Blackburn, who has been missing since April 19, 2025. With her last phone signal traced to Lake Carnegie, authorities are deploying sonar, drones, and K-9 teams in the effort. A National Merit and Gates Scholar, Blackburn is beloved on campus, and the community remains hopeful for her safe return.

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Story summary

Princeton University is in a desperate search for 23-year-old junior Lauren Blackburn, who has been missing since April 19, 2025. With her last phone signal traced to Lake Carnegie, authorities are deploying sonar, drones, and K-9 teams in the effort. A National Merit and Gates Scholar, Blackburn is beloved on campus, and the community remains hopeful for her safe return.