13-Year-Old Dies After Social Media Challenge, Parents Raise Awareness

The parents of 13-year-old Nnamdi Glenn Ohaeri Jr. believe their son died as a result of participating in a dangerous social media challenge rather than suicide, following his death on February 3 in Murrieta, California. After initially performing CPR, they sought answers when they discovered their son might have engaged in a challenge similar to the notorious 'Blackout Challenge,' which has previously led to multiple fatalities. Despite strict parental controls and no social media accounts, they suspect he could have learned about the challenge from classmates. In light of their tragedy, they are advocating for increased awareness among parents regarding the dangers of social media trends. Ohaeri Sr. expressed guilt over not discussing the risks associated with social media more openly with his children. The family has set up a GoFundMe to assist with expenses and honor their son, who was cherished for his vibrant personality and talents.