Feb 2015 26

Mirjana Puhar
“America’s Next Top Model” contestant Mirjana Puhar was killed on Tuesday in a triple homicide while at her boyfriend’s home in Charlotte, NC. Police have arrested 19-year-old Emmanuel Jesus Rangel and charged him with 3 counts of 1st degree murder.

The victims include 19 year old Mirjana Puhar, her boyfriend 23 year old Jonathan Alvarado and Alvarado’s roommate and best friend 21 year old Jusmar Gonzaga-Garcia. Mirjana moved into the apartment shared by her boyfriend and his roommate very shortly before the triple murder.

The bodies were found by the victims friends after gunshots were heard. The friends stated that the bodies of Mirjana and her boyfriend Jonathan were the first to be discovered and money was scattered around the house. 19-year-old Mirjana was the star of the 21st cycle of ‘ANTM’. Friends of Mirjana reveal that the young model was dating boyfriend Jonathan Alvarado for only a few months.

Law enforcement sources reveal that the preliminary investigation has lead police to believe that the murders were drug related — and the victims knew their killer.

Mug Shot of Emmanuel Rangel

Mug Shot of Emmanuel Rangel

 

America's Next Top Model Contestant Mirjana Puhar

America's Next Top Model Contestant Mirjana PuharAmerica's Next Top Model Contestant Mirjana Puhar

 

America's Next Top Model Contestant Mirjana Puhar

America's Next Top Model Contestant Mirjana Puhar

America's Next Top Model Contestant Mirjana Puhar

America's Next Top Model Contestant Mirjana Puhar

 

America's Next Top Model Contestant Mirjana Puhar

America's Next Top Model Contestant Mirjana Puhar