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Autopsy Finds Nex Benedict Died of Suicide the Day After Being Attacked in High School Bathroom

HeadlineMar 14, 2024

In Oklahoma, a medical examiner ruled nonbinary teen Nex Benedict died of suicide. The 16-year-old Nex Benedict’s death last month came one day after they were attacked in a girls’ bathroom by fellow students at Owasso High School. Benedict’s autopsy showed a lethal mix of antihistamines and antidepressants in their system. Nex Benedict identified within the Two Spirit, transgender and gender-nonconforming umbrella.

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