Inquest into Maia Walsh's Death Examines TikTok's Role

An inquest into the death of 13-year-old Maia Walsh will focus on TikTok, following her troubling posts on the platform, including a comment stating she didn't think she would live past 14. Maia was found dead at her home in Hertford, Hertfordshire, on October 6, 2022. Her father, Liam Walsh, has filed a lawsuit against TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, seeking access to her account data, which he believes is crucial to understanding the circumstances of her death. The lawsuit also involves three other families whose children allegedly died while attempting the 'blackout challenge' on TikTok. During a pre-inquest review, coroner Jacques Howell indicated he would request data from Maia's TikTok accounts and emphasized the need to examine her online interactions. The inquest will investigate any relevant content, reactions, and direct messages related to Maia's TikTok activity.