Jennifer Amegbor-Smith
Members of the family of Jennifer Amegbor-Smith, a model and one of the most known faces on the runway, are yet to come to terms with circumstances that led to her death.
The body of the Ghanaian model – who had been signed on by Spice Models Agency – was discovered by the family on August 8, 2016 at the Police Hospital morgue, according to reports received, after she was reported missing for the past one month.
A report from the family indicated that, a report of her disappearance was lodged with the police a month ago, but her family later discovered the body as part of unidentified bodies in the morgue.
The police disclosed that the deceased was said to have been knocked down by a vehicle on the Tema Motorway.
According to a report by an Accra-based radio station, Live FM, Jennifer’s body was found lying on the highway by a police team that was patrolling the area.
News of her death broke on Monday evening when her parents indicated that the unidentified deceased in the morgue was the model.
Jennifer, who was known to be one of the finest models of Spice Models Agency, was last seen at Bedouin Pub at East Legon in the company of some friends before she went missing.
The family, according to reports, believed she was brutally murdered by some unknown assailants and dumped on the road.
When DAILY GUIDE contacted William Herman of Spice Models Agency, he confirmed that the company received the sad news Tuesday evening but was yet to contact the family.
He said, some of the models had been delegated to visit the family and that management was yet to be briefed.
He described Jennifer as one of the best models who had been with them since 2004.
“Jennifer was full of life, warmth and a special girl and we will forever miss her,” he added.
He said the news of Jennifer’s loss was received a month ago, and the family made a report to the police to that effect.
“We are told the family discovered she was dead when they confirmed an unidentified body at the mortuary as that of hers,” Mr Herman asserted.
Jennifer Amegbor-Smith walked on several fashion platforms when she was alive, including the Glitz Fashion Week and Vlisco fashion shows.
By Linda Tenyah-Ayettey
(lindatenyah@gmail.com)