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TikTok Teen's Tragic Suicide: Inquest Reveals Social Media Posts
5 Dec
Summary
- A 13-year-old girl died by suicide after posting alarming content on TikTok.
- An inquest heard the teen had expressed suicidal thoughts on social media.
- The coroner recorded a narrative verdict due to the teen's young age.
A devastating inquest has revealed that a 13-year-old girl took her own life after posting concerning videos on TikTok. The teenager, from Sabden, Lancashire, was found dead in her bedroom earlier this year. In the weeks leading up to her death, she had expressed suicidal ideations on the social media platform, though her mother was unaware of these posts.
The inquest heard that the girl had experienced friendship challenges at secondary school and was undergoing discussions for a neurodiversity assessment. Her parents believe she was too young to comprehend the irreversible nature of her actions. The coroner concluded with a narrative verdict, emphasizing her youth and impulsivity rather than a deliberate intent to end her life.
Following the tragedy, her mother expressed concerns about children becoming desensitized to suicide and self-harm, urging parents to be aware of the risks. The coroner extended condolences, describing the loss of a child as profoundly tragic and urging the family to be proud of the young woman she was.
