Police in Vermont have launched an investigation into the dying of former little one actress Sophie Nyweide, with “foul play” being on the heart of the probe, based on a report.
Bennington Police Division’s investigation will think about “a range of possible causes, including foul play,” officers instructed TMZ Tuesday.
The “Noah” actress was “found lifeless on a riverbank” on April 14, “not far from a high school in Bennington” at round 4 a.m., the outlet provides.
Nyweide, who was discovered with a person on the time of her dying, was “declared dead at the scene.”
The person in query is “cooperating with cops,” although he isn’t “considered a suspect or person of interest.”
An post-mortem is pending and a toxicology report is reportedly being performed.
The Put up has reached out to Bennington Police for remark.
Nyweide’s dying was confirmed by her household on Tuesday. Her family members spoke candidly about her struggles in an internet obituary.
“Sophie was a kind and trusting girl,” the tribute learn. “Often this left her open to being taken advantage of by others. She wrote and drew voraciously and much of this art depicts the depth she had and it also represents the pain she suffered.”
“Many of her writings and artwork are roadmaps of her struggles and traumas,” it mentioned, including that Nyweide’s family members unsuccessfully tried to get her to simply accept assist.
“Even with those roadmaps, diagnoses, and her own revelations, those closest to her, plus therapists, law enforcement officers and others who tried to help her are heartbroken their efforts couldn’t save her from her fate,” the obituary continued.
“She self medicated to deal with all the trauma and shame she held inside, and it resulted in her death. She repeatedly said she would ‘handle it’ on her own and was compelled to reject the treatment that might possibly have saved her life.”
Nyweide adopted in her mother Shelly Gibson’s footsteps by pursuing an appearing profession. Gibson, was additionally an actress, was recognized for TV exhibits like “All My Children” and “St. Elsewhere.”
“She dreamed (more like demanded!) to be an actor, without ever knowing her mother was an actor, so she did that too with an ease we all marveled about,” the obituary learn.
“She seemed happiest on a movie set, becoming someone else. It was a safe place for her and she relish from the casts and crews who nourished her talent and her well being.”
“Sophie. A life ended too soon. May it not be in vain. May we all learn from her brief life on earth and do better. Yes, we must all protect our children and do better,” the obit added.
Nyweide first stepped on the scene in 2006 after touchdown a task within the romance movie “Bella.” The next yr, she appeared on “Law & Order,” “And Then Came Love” and “Margot at the Wedding.”
In 2009, Nyweide performed the daughter of Gael García Bernal and Michelle Williams within the movie “Mammoth.”
She additionally starred within the 2010 rom-com “An Invisible Sign” alongside Jessica Alba.
Her closing credit embrace the 2014 movie “Noah,” during which she starred alongside Russell Crowe, Emma Watson and Logan Lerman.
The next yr, Nyweide appeared within the quick movie “Born Again.”
