America's Next Top
Model contestant Mirjana Puhar was killed Tuesday
in a triple homicide at her boyfriend's home in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Police have arrested and
charged Emmanuel Jesus Rangel with the murders of 23-year-old Jonathan Cosme
Alvarado (Puhar's boyfriend), Jusmar Isiah Gonzaga-Garcia, 21, and Puhar.
According to police, Rangel was located Wednesday morning and transported to
police headquarters. After he completed an interview with law enforcement, he
was charged with three counts of first-degree murder.
He
will remain in police custody.
Rangel
has also been charged in connection with another murder that took place in
Matthews, North Carolina, on Feb. 22, 2015.
Nineteen-year-old Puhar competed in the 21st cycle of the
modeling show, which aired last year, and was eliminated during the tenth
episode. Keith Carlos, the first-ever male winner onANTM and
winner of Puhar's season, tweeted, "I
Love You @mirjanapuhar #RIP #ANTMCycle2" along with a photo. Contestant Chantelle Young, who now goes by
the name Winnie Harlow, also shared her condolences on Twitter, writing, "Fly high queen
@mirjanapuhar #RIP."Raelia Lewis tweeted, "I'm
heart broken."
I Love You @mirjanapuhar #RIP #ANTMCycle21
Fly high queen @mirjanapuhar 
#RIP
#RIP
In a touching Facebook post, Cycle 21 runner-up Will Jardell wrote, "@mirjanapuhar you are an
amazing human being and you will be extremely missed. All I can do is think
about the hilarious memories we've had together and smile. You are one of the
kindest most passionate people I know and I am at a loss knowing that you are
gone. Reality TV may have painted you one way but make no mistake you are an
incredible and loving person that the world will truly miss. You are a part of
my family and always will be. I pray for your family and friends during this
time and I pray that you can rest in peace knowing that your #antm family LOVES
you forever and always. I love you @mirjanapuhar #antmfamily."
Cycle 20 contestant Mike Scocozza also tweeted about Puhar's death, writing, "My
thoughts are with the family and friends of @mirjanapuhar. Such terrible news.
RIP. #ANTM #antmfam."
Our thoughts and prayers go out
to the victims' families.
My thoughts are with the family and friends of @mirjanapuhar.
Such terrible news. RIP. #ANTM #antmfam
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