Photos: Aspiring model Desiree Gibbon found murdered with throat slashed in Jamaica

Desiree Gibbon, a beautiful New York model, was found brutally murdered near Jamaica’s north short on Nov. 28.

Her throat had been slit and she was “caked in blood,” according to LoopJamiaca.com. The 26-year-old was discovered by passersby who noticed something strange in the bushes which turned out to be her remains. An autopsy is being performed in order to confirm the cause of death. Besides, the disturbing state she was discovered, very little is known about how Desiree died at this point. This was her third time visiting the picturesque Caribbean island to look for work. She had arrived in Oct. on a 3-month visa. The authorities confirmed her identity by showing photos of her to hotel employees in the area where they thought she might be staying, according to the New York Daily News. Desiree’s remains were discovered just 4 miles form Montego Bay, a popular beach destination. Head here to take a look back at all the celebrities we’ve lost this year. Since news of her death broke, Desiree’s aunt Peggy Brunner has set up a GoFundMe page to raise money for funeral arrangements.