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TV Show Contestant Melanie Rauscher Found Dead Aged 35

TV show contestant, Melanie Rauscher, has been found dead in mysterious circumstances aged just 35.

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TV show contestant Melanie Rauscher has died.

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Melanie Rauscher was best known for starring on two seasons of the hit Discovery Channel TV show, Naked and Afraid.

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TMZ report that Rauscher’s body was found near cans of dust cleaner.

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Her body was also reportedly found at a residence in which Melanie was dog sitting.

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The home was in Prescott, Arizona, and the home owners were reportedly away at the time.

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The homeowners are said to have returned on the afternoon of July 17 where they found Melanie deceased on the bed in the guest room, according to Corey Kasun, a rep for the Prescott Police Department.

Cops have said that there were no obvious signs of foul play, though they did not find a suicide note or any drug paraphernalia.

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It is unclear if Melanie consumed the dust cleaner, however the Yavapai County Medical Examiner will determine Melanie’s cause of death.

Rest in peace.

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Our thoughts go out to Melanie’s family and friends during this hard time.

A lengthy interview with Melanie, which was uploaded to YouTube, can be found here.

RIP.