Sophie Nyweide's Death Investigated, Foul Play Considered

Authorities in Bennington, Vermont are investigating the death of 24-year-old actress Sophie Nyweide, whose body was found on a riverbank near a high school, with the cause of death still undetermined. Police have stated the investigation remains open and are considering various possibilities, including foul play, but no suspects have been identified. A man who was with Nyweide at the time is cooperating with authorities and is not considered a person of interest, while police are seeking to interview others who were reportedly present. An autopsy and toxicology report are pending to help determine the cause of death. Nyweide's family has acknowledged her struggles with trauma and drug use in a public obituary, emphasizing her creative spirit and the pain she endured. Her mother clarified that references to trauma were not related to her acting career and asked for privacy as the family mourns.