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Brandy Vela
Death by Force
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Brandy Vela, an 18-year-old Hispanic female from Texas City, Texas, tragically died on November 29, 2016, after enduring months of relentless cyberbullying. Brandy's death was a result of her taking her own life in front of her family at their home. The cyberbullying she faced included abusive text messages, fake Facebook accounts, and online harassment focusing on her weight and appearance. Despite her family's efforts to report the bullying to the school and law enforcement, the harassment con ...Read More
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Brandy Vela
Female
Hispanic / Latino
Texas-city
TX
2016-11-29
18
Brandy
Vela
11/17/2025
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I'm really troubled by the thought of how helpless Brandy must have felt in her final days. The fact... ...Read More
09/04/2023
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I came across the details of Brandy Vela’s case, and it's deeply upsetting to learn about the role... ...Read More
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