The sports world is paying tribute to Celia Barquin Arozamena, the Iowa State golfer who was found murdered on Monday.
The body of Barquin Arozamena was found dead by police by the 9th hole of Coldwater Golf Course in Ames, Iowa on Monday. Police said the 22-year-old had “several stab wounds to the upper torso, head and neck” and appeared to have been attacked in what authorities believe was a random act of violence.
Here are the shared facts of the alleged crime:
Per @alexwilsonwoi, criminal complaint lists Collin Richards as homeless. Celia Barquin Arozamena "sustained several stab wounds". Police made contact w/ man on trail, who said he had lived in same temporary area as Richards. Stated Richards spoke of having urge to rape & kill. pic.twitter.com/gEwkPI2n0i
— Mario Rossi (@mariovrossi) September 18, 2018
A man, Collin Daniel Richards, was taken into custody, held on $5 million bond, and has been charged with first-degree murder.
Barquin Arozamena was a three-time All Big 12 golfer, three-time Academic All Big 12 selection, the conference’s golfing champion in 2018, and a member of Spain’s national team. Even though she completed her eligibility as a golfer, she was remaining in Ames to finish her degree in civil engineering.
As news of the tragedy was disseminated, many people and organizations began to send their tributes to the slain golfer.
Heartbroken over what happened to #CeliaBarquinArozamena I had the pleasure of meeting her and I know she was a special person. Sending my thoughts and prayers to her family and loved ones in this difficult time
— Sergio Garcia (@TheSergioGarcia) September 18, 2018
Just woke up to the tragic news of Celia Barquín's murder. She was just 22 years old. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends at this incredibly difficult time, may she rest in peace. #RIPCelia pic.twitter.com/6vsmGtLfII
— Pau Gasol (@paugasol) September 18, 2018
My heart breaks for the Iowa State University community, Celia’s family and friends, and truly all of Iowa. Tragic.
— Zach Johnson (@ZachJohnsonPGA) September 18, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with Celia's family, friends, and the entire @IowaStateU community. pic.twitter.com/OGaurKcQEy
— Big 12 Conference (@Big12Conference) September 18, 2018
“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
https://t.co/NmFiYlvvOV pic.twitter.com/qHVaqFE2jS
— Iowa State WGolf (@CycloneWGOLF) September 18, 2018
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. pic.twitter.com/n4q3kgYvD8
— USGA (@USGA) September 18, 2018
The LPGA is deeply saddened to learn the terrible news about Celia Barquin Arozamena. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family, friends and the entire Iowa State community as they mourn her tragic passing. https://t.co/kIwqCuV4Ik
— LPGA (@LPGA) September 18, 2018
Friends pay their respects to Celia Barquín Arozamena @MeditLadiesOpen ????????
LET players will honour Celia with a minute’s silence during the speeches at this evenings function, during the Pro-Am prize giving presentations, at midday during the 1st round & wear black ribbons. pic.twitter.com/F3dNMWxlha
— Ladies European Tour (@LETgolf) September 18, 2018
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. pic.twitter.com/n4q3kgYvD8
— USGA (@USGA) September 18, 2018
Iowa State football coach Matt Campbell spoke about the death during a meeting with the media on Tuesday.
Here is head coach Matt Campbell's statement from his weekly newsconference – on the loss of Celia Barquin Arozamena pic.twitter.com/cUPop0UmgD
— Cyclone Football (@CycloneFB) September 18, 2018
The Iowa State football team will honor Barquin Arozamena with a decal.
We, among other Cyclone sport teams, will honor the life of Celia Barquin Arozamena with this decal. We continue to send our thoughts and prayers to family, friends and teammates. #CycloneFamily pic.twitter.com/JCMLtkfZ93
— Cyclone Football (@CycloneFB) September 18, 2018
