Dear mom and dad,
I'm really sorry. The police came round my apartment yesterday after we had all finished searching for her. They said they found her by the river Irwell. She had obviously been strangled to death, and the police say she was raped as well. I know who did it. I will get to him. I hate him. I let him get close to her.
I've alerted the university about my sudden leave due to her death. I'll get the train home in just over a week.
I miss her.
I will see you as soon as I can. I think we all need support.
Love Maria.