The family of 16-year-old Kiely Rodni held a private funeral for her earlier this month, even as speculation about possible murder conspiracy theories surrounding her death grows.
A source said on Sunday that Kiely “has been secretly cremated,” likely shortly after a memorial service was held for the high schooler’s loved ones earlier this month. As we have reported, nearly two weeks after the teen went missing after a New Year’s Eve party in the woods, her car was discovered submerged in the Prosser Reservoir in Truckee, California. As the investigation continues, authorities have not released a cause of death. Meanwhile, the internet has been flooded with speculation after the professional divers who discovered Kiely and her car, Adventures With Purpose, deemed the circumstances of her death to be “suspicious.”
Kiely Rodni Cause of Death
According to a source close to the family, Kiely’s remains were privately cremated rather than waiting for an autopsy to determine the cause of death.
“There will be no funeral. She was cremated, hence why we had that memorial.”
According to the source, Kiely’s family believes her death was an accident after she was last seen drunk at a party, despite the widespread persistence of conspiracy theories suggesting she was murdered. An insider added, “But it’s a very devastating outcome, and the family is desperate for closure.”
“My heart physically hurts every second of every day.”
An insider described Kiely as “outgoing, happy, always a great listener and just such a wonderful human being,” calling her a “brilliant young girl” with a “great future” ahead of her.
“The family feels that they have already shared so much that they would like to keep some decisions private. Thus, they are respectfully choosing not to comment. Thank you for your understanding.”
Lindsey Rodni-Nieman, Kiely’s mother, mentioned this in a speech she gave to the local media station KCRA at Truckee Regional Park, where a number of prayer flags were flying. She said:
“We are so grateful to have the opportunity to join together today with our friends, family, and community in Kiely’s name. Though we gather together, grief and healing are such personal and individual things. Today we will honor Kiely in honoring each other and holding each other up as we grieve in our own way. We’ll laugh, dance, share songs and poetry, or maybe we’ll cry in the corner, or at the podium. It’s okay. We’ll remember and create new memories as we all learn how to move forward in the world where we miss her. We are so blessed to be able to miss her together and to walk together into tomorrow. The way that she has brought everyone together even in death is a legacy that I will cherish forever. I’m hearing stories about people wanting to be nicer to each other in her memory.”
Nevada County Sheriff’s Office not providing any further info – including to dispel possible rumors – while investigation into death of Truckee teen Kiely Rodni is still open
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It’s not clear when Kiely’s official cause of death will be found. Toxicology results are still pending, so the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office has yet to conclude its investigation. However, waiting for them could take weeks. In the meantime, we hope that internet sleuths will stop their conspiracy theories and let Kiely’s family and friends grieve in peace.
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