Mystery surrounds death of MMA fighter, mother of two found inside car at San Jose State University

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A mystery continues to swirl around the deaths of a mixed martial arts fighter and a mother of two who were found unresponsive inside a parked car at a San Jose State University parking garage, as authorities continue to keep their causes of death under wraps.

The Santa Clara County Medical Examiner’s Office on Thursday identified the victims as Angelo Henry, 36, and Deziree Auelua-Misa, 30, weeks after the pair was discovered inside a vehicle in the university’s West Garage at the corner of South Fourth and East San Salvador streets.

The grim discovery unfolded on the afternoon of May 23 after concerns mounted when the pair remained motionless inside the parked car for hours.

Old building at San Jose State University with ivy-covered walls, palm trees, and clear sky. — A mystery continues to swirl around the deaths of a mixed martial arts fighter and a mother of two who were found unresponsive inside a parked car at a San Jose State University parking garage, as authorities continue to keep their causes of death under wraps. Getty Images/iStockphoto

Portrait of Angelo Henry wearing a blue jacket and a baseball cap. — The Santa Clara County Medical Examiner’s Office on Thursday identified the victims as Angelo Henry, 36, and Deziree Auelua-Misa, 30, weeks after the pair was discovered inside a vehicle in the university’s West Garage at the corner of South Fourth and East San Salvador streets.

Deziree Victoria Auelua-Misa, MMA fighter and mother of two, smiling. — The grim discovery unfolded on the afternoon of May 23 after concerns mounted when the pair remained motionless inside the parked car for hours. Dignity Memorial

According to university police Capt. Jermaine Thomas, the vehicle had been spotted earlier in the day, but officers initially believed the occupants were sleeping.

Authorities were only alerted after neither person appeared to move for several hours.

San Jose State University officers attempted life-saving measures, but Henry and Auelua-Misa were pronounced dead at the scene.

Officials have not released the causes of death, and the investigation remains ongoing.

Deziree Victoria Auelua-Misa smiling with her two children in front of a snowy backdrop. — Authorities were only alerted after neither person appeared to move for several hours. Gofundme

Henry, a Seaside native from Monterey County, was known in the local combat sports community as both a mixed martial arts fighter and fight promoter. Auelua-Misa, also from Seaside, worked as a food and beverage manager at a hotel.

Both victims were parents.

A GoFundMe campaign created by Auelua-Misa’s sister has raised more than $24,000 toward its $30,000 goal. According to the fundraiser, Auelua-Misa leaves behind two children, who will receive a portion of the donations.

“As our family grieves her loss, we are also stepping in to make sure her babies are surrounded by love, stability, and support during this heartbreaking transition,” her sister wrote.