The failure of university officials to notify students about the murder prompted an investigation,[1][2] and EMU was eventually found to be in violation of the Clery Act.
DNA from semen found on her legs was matched to Orange Taylor III, also a student, who was convicted of the murder.
It states, in part: "Several findings of noncompliance were discovered during the review which the Department [of Education] considers to be serious violations of the Clery Act."
[citation needed][clarification needed] At a special meeting called by the Board of Regents on Monday, July 16, 2007, the separation of President John Fallon was officially announced along with the separation of Jim Vick, Vice President for Student Affairs, and Cindy Hall, Director of Public Safety and Chief of Police.
[13] On April 7, 2008, a jury convicted Orange Taylor III of first-degree murder, assault with intent to commit sexual penetration, home invasion, and theft charges.