University of Washington student Carly Henley’s body was found on Wednesday evening in a stairwell of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity house. A bystander found her body, and called 911 immediately. According to initial reports, the death looked to be “suspicious” but the latest reports are that the death looks to be a suicide from hanging. Nothing has been confirmed as of yet.

Carly Henley was a popular student, dating back to her high school years at Highline High School. She was a musician that performed at venues around Seattle, Washington. She had many adoring fans, both on stage, and as a person in general.

Carly would play her guitar and stage at coffee shops, bars, and charity events. Those that knew her say she was one of the most kind and caring people they have ever met. People are having a difficult time believing that such a beautiful girl with so much talent, and such a large heart would take her own life.

Just 7 months ago, on March 20, 2010, Carly wrote in her blog:

Ahhhhhh…. life is so good.

I’m sitting here in my room at home (HOME home), with my puppy at my feet and my whole family in the house (mostly asleep), and I’ll be here for an entire week…cause I’m on SPRING BREAK! Yes I know, it’s all as exciting as it seems! But really though, there’s no where else I’d rather be. I loooove being home.

Did I mention that it was absolutely sun shining windows down beautiful today? Yeah doesn’t get much better than this…I love Seattle.

This does not sound like someone that would take her own life. Perhaps more information will come out in the near future.

Here is a video of Carly Henley singing “Hey, Soul Sister” on Youtube.

Carly Henley will be missed.