Instagram Star Janae Gagnier aka Mercedes Morr Killed in ‘Murder-Suicide’ at Texas Home
Instagram star Janae Gagnier, also known as Miss Mercedes Morr, was found dead at her Texas home on Sunday.
The 33-year-old Instagram model was found without life around 4:30 p.m. at the Cortland Apartments in Richmond, Texas. Police also found the body of 34-year-old Kevin Alexander Accorto, ABC 13 reported. Accorto is believed to be the suspect in Janae Gagnier's killing.
Police said the cause of death for the two is pending autopsy results. However, investigators believe it may have been a murder-suicide.
The Sun reported that rapper Tory Lanez was one of the first people to confirm Morr's death. He posted a snap of Mercedes Morr in his Instagram story on Monday with the caption "Rest in peace Queen."
Instagram Model Mercedes Morr's Death at Texas Home Still a Mystery
Police do not believe there was a relationship between Janae Gagnier and Kevin Alexander Accorto.
A neighbor of Gagnier at the Cortland Apartments told ABC13 that it would be kind of surprising to know if the man was an intruder "because I wouldn't think that would happen here" as the complex is "quiet and safe."
Police found the bodies in the model's Texas home after responding to a welfare check. Fans of Mercedes Morr were quick to offer their condolences.
One Twitter user urged people to pray for the Instagram model and hoped that her family would get justice.
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Another user offered her condolences to the Instagram star's family and friends.
Another user expressed her eagerness to find out how Mercedes Morr passed away.
Actress "Ms. Yummy" also shared her thoughts on Mercedes Morr's sudden passing. She praised the Instagram star saying that she invested in herself and took care of her own people.
"You Inspire Black Woman... I may not know you, but I witnessed your Impact," Ms. Yummy tweeted.
Rapper Almighty Jay also commented with a broken heart emoji.
Instagram Star Janae Gagner aka Mercedes Morr Active On OnlyFans Days Before Her Death
Jamie Gagner made her name on Instagram as she worked with the brand Fashion Nova. She also has a massive fanbase, with at least 2.6 million followers on Instagram alone.
Some of her notable followers are rappers Cardi B and Meghan Thee Stallion.
Apart from being an Instagram star, Mercedes Morr was also a creator on OnlyFans. The Sun reported that the model has 19,400 likes on the platform. BuzzFeed News reported that the Texas model's last post on OnlyFans was on August 24.
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Written By: Joshua Summers
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