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Man charged with murder of former Iowa State golfer Celia Barquín Arozamena

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A 22-year-old man has been charged with the murder of the Spanish golfer who was found dead Monday at an Ames, Iowa, golf course, police said.

A 22-year-old man has been charged with murder in the killing of former Iowa State University student-athlete Celia Barquín who was found dead Monday at an Ames, Iowa, golf course, according to police.

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***Update*** Ames Police charge Collin Daniel Richards, age 22 with 1st Degree Murder. Please keep the victim and her family in your thoughts and prayers.

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Celia Barquín, a 22-year-old Spanish golf player from Cantabria, has been found murdered on a course in the United States. She was considered one of Spain’s most promising young golf players, and was studying civil engineering at Iowa State University

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Another female college student in Iowa has been murdered. Celia Barquin Arozamena was a college golf star and was murdered Monday at a golf course during the day after being assaulted. The suspect, who has been charged with murder, has no known address.

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“Celia had an infectious smile, a bubbly personality and anyone fortunate enough to know her was blessed. Our Cyclone family mourns the tragic loss of Celia, a spectacular student-athlete and ISU ambassador.” - ISU Athletics Director Jamie Pollard 🔗

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The USGA is deeply saddened to learn of the death of 2018 U.S. Women’s Open competitor Celia Barquin Arozamena. Her family, friends and the golf community at Iowa State University are in our thoughts.

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Our hearts are broken. President Wintersteen: "We were deeply saddened to learn of the tragic death of Celia Barquin Arozamena...dedicated civil engineering student...talented student athlete and an acclaimed golfer with a bright future...a terrible, tragic, senseless loss."

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