Tragic news of Nex Benedict's untimely death after a school altercation has shaken the community. Details reveal a story of bullying and discrimination.
Tragedy struck the community of Owasso, Oklahoma, with the devastating loss of 16-year-old nonbinary teen Nex Benedict. Nex, a student at Owasso High School, was a passionate gamer who enjoyed playing Minecraft and ARK. Their life was cut short following a heartbreaking incident where they were attacked by peers on school grounds. As investigations unfold, the town reels from the shocking reality of a young life taken too soon.
The incident, which occurred in the high school's restroom, has sparked outrage and raised concerns about the safety and acceptance of LGBTQ+ students. In the wake of Nex's death, discussions have emerged surrounding the need for greater support and understanding for nonbinary individuals. The tragic event serves as a stark reminder of the challenges faced by young people who defy traditional gender norms.
Amid the grief and sorrow, voices have united to condemn the violence that led to Nex's passing. Calls for justice and accountability echo through social media and local communities, demanding action to prevent such tragedies in the future. The impact of Nex's story reaches far beyond the school walls, serving as a wake-up call to address bullying and intolerance in all its forms.
Nex Benedict's legacy lives on as a symbol of resilience and bravery in the face of adversity. Their love for nature, passion for The Walking Dead, and creative pursuits continue to inspire others to embrace their true selves. As the community mourns the loss of a bright young soul, the conversation around acceptance and inclusivity gains new urgency.
Nex Benedict was 16 years old. They loved Minecraft and ARK and were bullied for being nonbinary.
Nex Benedict, a nonbinary 16-year-old Owasso High School student died earlier this month after sustaining injuries in an altercation on school grounds.
Investigators in Owasso, Oklahoma, are investigating the death of a nonbinary student one day after a physical altercation with other students.
The assault on Nex is an inevitable result of the hateful rhetoric and discriminatory legislation targeting Oklahoma trans youth. We challenged Oklahoma's law ...
The Feb. 7 fight happened at the Owasso High School West Campus, northeast of Tulsa, police and school officials said. Chuck Hoskin Jr., principal chief of the ...
Oklahoma teenager Nex, 16, died on February 8, a day after they were savagely attacked along with a trans student in a restroom at Owasso Public High School ...
Sixteen-year-old Nex Benedict died the day after a "physical altercation" at their high school.
Nex Benedict, a 16-year-old non-binary high school student, loved nature and watching the television show The Walking Dead. Nex enjoyed drawing, reading and ...
The family of an Owasso High School student who died earlier this month has identified them as 16-year-old Nex Benedict.
Diane Morrow-Kondos reflects on the death of Nex Benedict, a nonbinary student at Owasso High School, saying, "There is no answer that will bring Nex back, ...
OPD said detectives have, are and will be interviewing school staff and students over the course of the next two weeks.
The death of the 16-year-old Oklahoman is raising new fears about the connection between anti-LGBTQ rhetoric and policies and deadly real-world violence.
An investigation into the cause of death of student Nex Benedict following a fight at an Oklahoma high school is ongoing, police say.
Nex Benedict, 16, described by family as gender-expansive, died earlier this month after a fight in a bathroom at Owasso High School in Oklahoma.
In 2023, Oklahoma censured the state's only nonbinary representative โ not to mention signing into law a bill forcing public school students to use the bathroom ...