Nex Benedict died by suicide, says Oklahoma medical examiner

[LostOne4Ever]

Nex Benedict died by suicide, says Oklahoma medical examiner
The coroner’s report indicates that Benedict died from a toxic mix of diphenhydramine and fluoxetine.
CHRISTOPHER WIGGINS
MARCH 13 2024 4:28 PM EST

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Oklahoma has concluded that Nex Benedict, a 16-year-old transgender student of Indigenous heritage from Owasso High School whose death has sparked widespread concern and debate, died by suicide. The medical examiner’s one-page summary report identifies the cause of death as combined toxicity from diphenhydramine and fluoxetine. A full report will be released on March 27, according to the department.

Diphenhydramine, commonly known by its brand name Benadryl, is an antihistamine typically used to treat allergy symptoms. Fluoxetine, widely recognized as Prozac, is a medication prescribed for depression and anxiety disorders.

On February 7, Benedict was assaulted in a school bathroom. Later, Benedict’s grandmother took him to a hospital where body-worn video from an Owasso Police Officer revealed that the teenager had been bullied relentlessly for their gender expression before the assault.

The following day, Benedict was in distress at home and taken to the hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

Benedict's death has highlighted the critical need for increased awareness and resources dedicated to the mental health and well-being of LGBTQ+ youth.

More at link:

https://www.advocate.com/news/nex-benedict-cause-of-death

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The bigots killed him/them!!!

[flying_wahini]

1. I'm throwing down the Bullshit flag on this. If they were my kid I'd be getting an independent autopsy.

[LostOne4Ever]

4. Probably

But either way his/their blood is on the hands of the bigoted politicians in Oklahoma!

He/they would still be alive if not for them and Chaya Raichik!

[Traildogbob]

5. Throwing the flag

With you. The whole fucking state are GQP lier’s.
Stinks like Epstein or all Russian deaths.
Dana just gave some facts about the autopsy on the Stephanie show that needs addressed.
DOJ, not a trump humper one, needs to investigate.
A large part of this county are making me nauseated.
My service and millions more are being pissed on, mostly by non serving crooks and loonies.

[Diraven]

7. Exactly

That drug combination is not known to be dangerous. It's even very rare that overdosing on either of those is fatal.

[OldBaldy1701E]

8. Oh really?

Benedict's death has highlighted the critical need for increased awareness and resources dedicated to the mental health and well-being of LGBTQ+ youth.

So, this is what it took? All the pain and suffering that has come before did not matter?

This is typical for the 'straight' nation we live in. Humph... 'Great Melting Pot' my fat old ass... There are times where this society is more conformist than a right wing military group. This great nation will die by the hand of conformity, you watch...

[jimfields33]

2. So sad. Suicide is never the answer.

[TrumanTheTiger]

3. The ranches in Oklahoma....

…aren’t the only thing that smells like bull shit in the state.

[niyad]

6. So many people will grab the word "suicide" without "after being assaulted".

[Martin68]

9. Those who are rejecting the Medical Examiner's findings are not helping transgender students. Is seems probable that

Nex Benedict was bullied beyond the breaking point and committed suicide. Suicide is a serious problem for LGBTQ youth who are bullied. That needs to be emphasized. Rejecting there medical findings just confuses the issue. Violent bullying is responsible for this suicide, and even non-physical bullying, especially online, has the same result. That's the lesson we should to draw from this tragedy..