Houston Instagram model Miss Mercedes Morr found dead in Richmond apartment, police say – KTRK-TV

RICHMOND, Texas (KTRK) — A
popular Houston Instagram model was found dead in a Richmond apartment in what investigators believe may have been a murder-suicide.

It happened on Sunday afternoon at the Cortland Apartments located at 5200 Pointe West Circle.

The model, who was identified as 33-year-old Jenae Gagnier, also known as Miss Mercedes Morr on social media, was found dead inside.

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Police say a man, who investigators believe is the suspect, was also found dead.

According to an update issued by Richmond police Monday evening, he was identified as 34-year-old Kevin Alexander Accorto.

Officers believe the incident may have been a murder-suicide, but no further details were released.

According to police, investigators don’t believe there was a relationship between Gagnier and Accorto.

An official cause of death for both Gagnier and Accorto has not been released.

Gagnier had a large following across several social media platforms, including 2.6 million people on Instagram alone.

This is a developing story. This article will be updated as more information becomes available.

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