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Amsterdam's Teen Girl Murder Sparks Outrage and Political Debate

Originally Published 4 months ago — by The New York Times

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A 17-year-old girl was fatally stabbed while cycling home in Amsterdam, shaking the city's sense of safety and prompting discussions on violence and women's safety, especially after the arrest of a suspect believed to be an asylum seeker. The incident has led to increased awareness and debates about societal safety and immigration policies.

Hazelwood East High School Fight Leaves Teen Girl in Critical Condition

Originally Published 1 year ago — by St. Louis Post-Dispatch

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A teenage girl is in critical condition after a fight near Hazelwood East High School in St. Louis County. Police responded to the incident and found the girl with a severe head injury. Another 15-year-old girl has been arrested on suspicion of assault. A graphic video of the fight circulating on social media has been confirmed as authentic by the police. The Hazelwood School District has condemned the incident and offered support to those affected.

"Authorities Uncover Remains of Missing Teen Linked to 20-Year-Old Mystery"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by USA TODAY

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Florida authorities have recovered what they believe to be the remains of Autumn Lane McClure, a teenage girl who disappeared in 2004. The suspect in her murder, Brian Christopher Donley, died in 2022. The investigation, which spanned nearly 20 years, led to the discovery of the remains buried beneath a modular home and driveway in Ormond Beach. The case saw a breakthrough when a witness, granted immunity, provided crucial information, leading to the recovery of the remains. Autopsy confirmation is pending.

Unprecedented: Teen's Vocal Cords Paralyzed by COVID

Originally Published 2 years ago — by ScienceAlert

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A case report published in Pediatrics describes the first known instance of vocal cord paralysis in a teenager following a COVID-19 infection. The otherwise healthy 15-year-old girl experienced sudden breathing difficulties and required a tracheostomy to support her breathing for over a year. The report suggests that COVID-19's impact on the nervous system may lead to rare cases of vocal cord paralysis. The girl also experienced numbness, weakness, and difficulty swallowing, which improved over time. Despite unsuccessful treatments, she eventually had surgery to remove the tracheostomy and was able to attend her senior prom tracheostomy-free.

COVID-19 Causes Unprecedented Vocal Cord Paralysis in Teenager

Originally Published 2 years ago — by Gizmodo

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Doctors in Massachusetts have reported a case of a teenage girl whose vocal cords became paralyzed after contracting Covid-19. The girl required a tracheostomy for over a year to help her breathe, but the doctors were eventually able to remove it. While vocal cord paralysis has been linked to Covid-19 before, this is the first documented case in a teenager. The exact mechanism behind the paralysis is still unclear, but it is believed to be related to neuropathy caused by the virus. Doctors urge vigilance in considering vocal cord pathology as a potential complication in patients with voice, swallowing, or breathing issues after Covid-19 infection.

"Edna Police Seek Person of Interest in Murder of Teenage Cheerleader"

Originally Published 2 years ago — by KSAT San Antonio

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Police in Edna, Texas are seeking to identify a person of interest in the murder case of 16-year-old cheerleader Lizbeth Medina, who was found dead in her bathtub. The Edna Police Department, along with the Texas Rangers, is investigating the death as a capital murder but has not disclosed the details of the girl's manner of death. Images of a man and a vehicle potentially related to the crime have been released, and anyone with information is urged to contact investigators.

Tragic School Shooting in Russia: Teenage Girl Takes Lives

Originally Published 2 years ago — by BBC.com

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A teenage girl in western Russia shot and killed a fellow pupil before turning the gun on herself in a school shooting. Five people were injured, one seriously. The gun used was registered in the girl's father's name, and it was revealed that her belongings, including a box of bullets, were found during a search of the school. The incident is believed to be the first school shooting in Russia involving a female shooter.

Tragic Shooting Rampage in Russian School Leaves One Dead

Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Daily Beast

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A 14-year-old girl used her father's pump-action shotgun to kill one classmate and injure five others before taking her own life at a school in Bryansk, Russia. The motive for the attack is under investigation, with a conflict with fellow students being treated as a priority. The shooter brought the firearm into the school in a tube and had a hidden knife in her shoe. One victim died, while four others were hospitalized with gunshot wounds. The shooter's father is being questioned about the gun's storage and whether he taught her to shoot.

Tragic Death of Iranian Teen Armita Geravand Sparks Outrage and Investigation

Originally Published 2 years ago — by Al Jazeera English

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Armita Geravand, a 16-year-old Iranian girl, has died in a hospital in Tehran after suffering a serious injury during an incident at a metro station. The government claims she fell and hit her head due to a drop in blood pressure, while activists allege she was harassed by government agents for not wearing a hijab. CCTV footage shows Geravand entering the metro station and later being carried out of a metro car unconscious. Foreign-based human rights organizations have called for an independent investigation into her death, similar to the protests sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini last year. A new hijab law with harsher penalties is currently under consideration in Iran.

Iranian Teenage Girl Hospitalized After Alleged Assault by Morality Police

Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN

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Activists have accused Iran's morality police of assaulting a teenage girl for not wearing a headscarf in a Tehran metro station, resulting in her hospitalization with serious injuries. However, Iranian authorities and the girl's parents claim she was hospitalized due to low blood pressure. A Norway-based human rights organization stated that the girl was "assaulted" by the morality police and has been in a coma since Sunday. The incident has raised concerns about the treatment of women and the use of force by Iranian authorities.

Tragic Loss: 16-Year-Old Girl Fatally Shot in Parkland Neighborhood

Originally Published 2 years ago — by WLKY Louisville

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A 16-year-old girl who was shot in the Parkland neighborhood in Louisville last month has died in the hospital. The shooting occurred on August 17th, and the victim, Breyasia Walker, was taken to UofL Hospital with life-threatening injuries. The police have not made any arrests in connection with the case, and the investigation is being handled by the LMPD's Homicide Unit. Anyone with information is urged to contact the anonymous tip line or the online Crime Tip portal.

Fatal Stabbing at DC McDonald's: Teen Girl Killed, Another Charged

Originally Published 2 years ago — by WTOP

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A teenage girl was fatally stabbed inside a McDonald's restaurant in Northwest Washington, D.C. A 16-year-old girl has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder in connection with the incident. The victim, identified as 16-year-old Naima Liggon of Waldorf, Maryland, was taken to the hospital but later died. The police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the stabbing.