• Publication: The Atlanta Journal (Metro Edition)
• Author: Rebecca McCarthy, Staff Writer
• Original Publication Date: Friday evening, April 24, 1992

ATHENS — A University of Georgia student was found slain in her off-campus apartment Thursday evening by friends who became concerned when she failed to attend a meeting, police said today.

The body of Roswell native Jennifer Lynn Stone, 22, a graduating senior in journalism, was discovered in her apartment at the corner of North Hull and Clayton streets, near the city bus station.

Athens-Clarke County Police refused to reveal the cause of death, but a campus spokesman said she had not been shot.

Police said they have no suspects in the case.

When Miss Stone failed to appear at a meeting she was scheduled to attend, some friends dropped by her apartment, found the body, and called authorities. Her body was discovered before 9 p.m.

Students and friends on the scene Thursday night appeared dazed by the news of Miss Stone’s death, said UGA spokesman Tom Jackson.

Lee Wenthe, an advertising professor, said she had talked with Miss Stone on Thursday about an internship in advertising. She described Miss Stone as a gifted and creative student who wanted to be a copywriter.

“She was very creative, but she was just such a nice girl,” Mrs. Wenthe said.

Every year the advertising students visit New York to tour advertising media and agencies. “It’s a very expensive trip and only unusually dedicated students tend to come on it because it is expensive, said Mrs. Wenthe. “Jenny was that kind of student; she saved her money so she could go on the trip. Only those kids who have a lot of drive are willing to make that investment.”

Miss Stone was a member of the advertising club that Mrs. Wenthe advises.

There was no apparent cause of death, Mr. Jackson said, adding that Miss Stone, who lived alone, was a graduate of The Lovett School.

A Georgia Bureau of Investigation specialist was sent to the crime scene.

The Associated Press contributed to this article.