Nonbinary Teen Nex Benedict's Tragic Suicide Sparks Outrage in Oklahoma
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Nonbinary student Nex Benedict died by suicide through drug overdose the day after a fight with classmates in an Oklahoma high school bathroom, with toxic levels of two drugs found in their system. The death sparked national attention and scrutiny over the school district's handling of the case, leading to protests and a federal investigation. Benedict had described being bullied by the girls involved in the fight, and their mother called for help the day after the brawl when Benedict's condition deteriorated.
- Nonbinary student Nex Benedict died by suicide, ODing after beating inside Oklahoma high school bathroom: official New York Post
- Autopsy Shows Nex Benedict Died by Suicide The New York Times
- Nex Benedict Autopsy: ME rules teen's manner of death as suicide KOCO Oklahoma City
- Oklahoma nonbinary teen's death is ruled a suicide, triggering anger The Washington Post
- Medical examiner says Nex Benedict died by suicide Public Radio Tulsa
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