Minneapolis police re-open Elisa Gomez death from 2016

Elisa Gomez was married on 10 October 2016.  She married Bradley James Alexander.  The next morning Elisa was found hanging 11 October 2016 from the rafter in the couple’s basement bedroom. Even though her husband, roommate, and the roommate’s children were in the home the morning of her death, her death was addressed as a suicide. Elisa was only 47 years old.  She was an art teacher and advocated for rescuing animals. Elisa has 2 children.

When Elisa met Alexander, he was homeless and jobless. He had nothing to his name. After the death of Elisa Alexander was given control of the house. He had friends move in the same day. The roommate had items go missing. Alexander claimed it was a break-in.

Also, note that Alexander never showed up to Elisa’s funeral which was 9 days later.

A 911 call was placed to the Minneapolis Police Department shortly before Elisa was found dead in her home. Elisa’s family was told the Police went to the door and when no one answered, they left without any follow-up. Elisa’s autopsy indicates that her death was due to a “ligature hanging” and the Manner of Death is “undetermined”.

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From what I have found in the Minnesota courts, Alexander had been charged with strangulation back in 2009.  He was found guilty.  He was also found guilty of interfering with a 911 call.

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Judy Hunt, Elisa’s mother, had spent the past 6 years collecting evidence that raises questions about her daughter’s death. Here is Judy Hunts fight for Justice for Elisa

Minneapolis police reopen 2016 case of woman who died hours after her wedding

Some great links:

R. Steven (Steve) Rogers is a licensed Private Detective in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa. Steve wrote a great article on his website. He goes through the Minnesota statutes and this case. Short and very informative. The death of Elisa Gomez – the importance of going by the book

From the wayback machine: St. Paul Art Teacher’s Family Urges Closer Look at Her Abrupt Death

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MPD reopens case of dead bride Elisa Gomez

As soon as there are any updates I will update Elisa’s article!

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