The Oklahoma medical examiner determined the death of a 10th grader, Nex Benedict, to be a suicide following a school fight. The family released a statement urging a thorough review of the full autopsy report, which revealed physical trauma from the assault. Nex, who identified as nonbinary, passed away on February 8, sparking national attention and vigils. The Rainbow Youth Project USA reported a surge in crisis calls from Oklahoma post-Nex’s death. The Owasso Police Department confirmed the suicide but awaited the medical examiner’s report. The US Department of Education is investigating the school district’s response to alleged harassment. A GoFundMe has been set up for Nex’s family.
Oklahoma 10th grader’s death ruled suicide after school fight, family calls for full autopsy report scrutiny
