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MSU student still missing, has social media posts hinting at suicide

April 9, 2016

Update: Monday — Police are still attempting to locate MSU student Patrick Kegan Cochrane, who has been missing since Saturday.

Since Cochrane was reported missing, posts attributed to his social media accounts detailed his reasoning behind wanting to kill himself. MSU spokesman Jason Cody said police are aware of these posts and have yet to find any information on Cochrane’s whereabouts.

MSU spokesperson Jason Cody said in a release he was last seen 3:15 p.m. April 8 at Snyder-Phillips Hall. He does not have a personal vehicle and is known to use public transportation. 

The MSU student database lists Cochrane as a French senior.

Anyone with information on Cochrane's location is asked to immediately contact MSU police at 517-355-2222.


The Michigan State University Police Department is currently asking for the public's help in locating a missing MSU student named Patrick Kegan Cochrane, who was reported missing early Saturday morning.

According to an MSUPD alert, police believe Cochrane — who goes by Kegan — might harm himself. Police believe he likely has his head shaved.

Anyone with information on Cochrane's location is asked to immediately contact MSU police at 517-355-2222.

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