News Lori Vallow Has Been Charged For The Murder Of Her Two Children On Tuesday, a grand jury in Idaho formally accused Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow of murder in connection with the deaths of Vallow’s two children, Tyl<doc-sep>The family of Lyric McHenry, the reality TV personality found unconscious yesterday on a Bronx street who died after transport to a nearby hospital, says reports of a drug overdose as the cause of death have not been verified. “Despite the speculation in earlier reports,” the McHenry family said in a statement, “at this point in time the cause of Lyric’s death has yet to be determined.” McHenry, who produced and appeared in E!’s one-season show EJ NYC starring Magic Johnson’s son EJ Johnson, was the daughter of producer Doug McHenry (New Jack City, Malcolm & Eddie). The 26-year-old Lyric McHenry was found unconscious on the sidewalk in the Bronx above the Major Deegan Expressway at about 5 a.m. She was later pronounced dead at the Bronx-Lebanon hospital. According to the Daily News, the pregnant McHenry was only partially clothed and was in possession of cocaine, leading police to suspect a drug overdose and investigating whether she had been “dumped on the sidewalk.” Related Story John Davis Dies: Singer Who Gave Voice To Milli Vanilli Was 66 In the McHenry family’s statement today, Lyric was remembered as “a brilliant, creative and lovely young woman who shared a deep passion for writing, film and a long-standing commitment to social justice. She was a Christian who grew up in Los Angeles and attended the Center for Early Education and graduated from the Marlborough School in Los Angeles.” After beginning her career as an intern on The Real Husbands of Hollywood, McHenry worked at United Talent Agency, Refinery 29 and Complex, according to her family. In 2007, at 15, McHenry (above, with Michelle Obama) volunteered for the Obama Campaign and then again in 2012. At the time of her death, the family wrote, McHenry “was working on packaging and development of several well-regarded film and TV projects. She was also interviewing for several West Coast Media jobs having returned to LA in February from working in NYC for several years and preparing her applications for a business school MBA Program.” “Lyric’s warmth, compassion and energy will be missed by many and the family would appreciate that all speculation surrounding the circumstances of death cease until the real facts are determined during the current investigation by the NYPD and the City of New York,” the family’s statement reads. McHenry is survived by father Doug, mother Jennifer and sister Maya. Funeral services in Los Angeles are pending.<doc-sep>Lyric McHenry, who appeared on EJ Johnson’s E! series EJNYC, was found dead in New York City, Us Weekly can confirm. She was 26 years old and reportedly 20 weeks pregnant. “Lyric McHenry, 26, was found sprawled out on the sidewalk above the Major Deegan Expressway at Undercliff Ave. and Boscobel Place in Highbridge at about 5 a.m,” authorities told Us. “McHenry was rushed to Bronx-Lebanon Hospital, where she died. Police are investigating, the matter is ongoing.” Police reportedly told The New York Daily News that McHenry was pregnant. Along with her sister Maya, McHenry was close friends with EJ, basketball legend Magic Johnson’s son. They both made appearances on EJ’s Rich Kids of Beverly Hills spinoff, EJNYC, which aired for one season on E! in 2016. McHenry also served as a producer on the reality show. The night before McHenry was found dead, she shared a series of videos on her Instagram Story celebrating her birthday at Frederick Hotel, the SoHo Grand and Dream Downtown in Manhattan. In the last clip posted in the early hours of Monday morning, she can be seen blowing a kiss to the camera. McHenry turned 26 on August 6. EJ gushed about his friend on Instagram in honor of her birthday. “Happy birthday to my best friend who has strutted with my in princess gowns since day 1 @lyric_leighwords cannot express how much I love and appreciate you in my life,” he wrote. “Your constant love, respect and companionship gives me the confidence to live my truth every single day and I am so blessed that even as baby divas we recognized the greatness in each other. I love you #leoseason #teamthis.” McHenry, a Stanford University graduate, also worked as an associate producer for Complex Networks.<doc-sep>
Lyric McHenry, a reality TV producer and daughter of movie director Doug McHenry, was found dead in the Bronx Tuesday morning. The 26-year-old was five months pregnant, according to the New York Daily News. Waiting for your permission to load the Instagram Media. McHenry's body was discovered in a pajama top and underwear on a sidewalk above the Major Deegan Expressway. Police sources tell the paper she had a small ziplock bag of cocaine. Authorities are investigating whether she was dumped at the desolate location. Police noted bruising on her knees, but no other injuries. An autopsy will be conducted to determine the cause of death. The night before her body was found, it appeared she was celebrating her birthday. McHenry, who turned 26 on Aug. 6, posted photos and videos from a night out at Frederick Hotel, the SoHo Grand, and Dream Downtown in lower Manhattan. Instagram In the final video, posted around 1 a.m., Lyric blows a kiss at the camera. McHenry, a Stanford graduate, tried her hand at reality TV a few years ago when she helped produce her childhood friend EJ Johnson's “Rich Kids” spinoff “EJNYC.” The show lasted one season on E! Waiting for your permission to load the Instagram Media. She went on to work for Complex Networks, and later as a freelance writer and producer. Doug McHenry is known for directing projects like “Jason's Lyric” and “House Party 2,” and for producing films such as “Krush Groove,” “New Jack City” and “Mr. Murder.”