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Daily Mirror
28-05-2025
- Daily Mirror
Girl, 12, plunges to her death after arguing with friend over pizza at sleepover
Arya Lebeau, 12, reportedly got into an argument with her friend over a slice of pizza before she plunged to her death from an apartment complex where she had been with pals A sleepover ended in tragedy when a 12-year-old girl fell to her death after arguing with a friend about a slice of pizza. Arya Lebeau had been staying with her friends at a flat in Southbridge, about 60 miles west of Boston, Massachusetts (MA), when an argument erupted between her and a pal over the pizza slice on Saturday morning. The Southbridge Police Department (SPD) and the Worchester County District Attorney's Office launched an investigation into the circumstances around what they called an "unattended death." The Chief Medical Examiner is awaiting the results of an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death. Dimas Cabrera, who claimed she was Arya's grandmother, shared more details about the moments leading up to the girl's death. She claimed an argument over a slice of pizza led to an argument and that she was kicked out of a window at some point. Charlene Cabrera, Arya's mother, told NBC News: "I dropped her off for her sleepover, and I just feel like I'm waiting for her to come home. She was so hopeful for the future, and this summer she was really looking forward to many activities with her friends." Arya was rushed to a hospital for emergency treatment. Despite the best efforts of doctors at the scene, she died as a result of her injuries early on Saturday morning. "Initial reports suggest that the juvenile fell from a third-story window on Friday evening and was later pronounced dead at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus in Worcester," the SPD said in a statement shared to Facebook on Tuesday. "The Office of the Massachusetts Chief Medical Examiner has accepted the case and an autopsy is pending. Arya's family has been left devastated following her death. Police have since opened an investigation to the circumstances around the young girl's shocking death. "The matter remains under investigation by Detectives with the Southbridge Police Department and Detectives assigned to the Worcester County District Attorney's Office. No further information will be released at this time." A GoFundMe campaign, which can be seen here, was launched following Arya's death, with funds going toward the family. Family members said funds would go toward giving Arya a proper send off. Charlene Cabrera, Arya's mother said in the GoFundMe page: "I cannot express the amount of grief I feel at the loss of my only baby. I have no words, but would like to thank every single person, parent and child for reaching out and for your loving support." As of Wednesday evening, the campaign has raised an estimated $16,240 (£12,049) out of a $20,000 (£14,839) target. Family members also shared numerous photos of Arya in the campaign.
Daily Mail
28-05-2025
- General
- Daily Mail
Horror as girl, 12, plunges to her death from apartment window after petty argument with friend
A sleepover turned tragic when a young Massachusetts girl fell to her death from a third-story window after an argument with a friend over food. Arya Lebeau, 12, was staying with friends at an apartment complex in Southbridge, about 60 miles west of Boston near the Connecticut border, when she got into a disagreement about a slice of pizza early Saturday morning, according to The Southbridge Police Department and the Worchester County District Attorney's Office quickly launched an investigation into what they are calling an 'unattended death'. Though authorities have shared few details so far, the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner is waiting on the results of an autopsy to determine the exact cause. 'I dropped her off for her sleepover, and I just feel like I'm waiting for her to come home,' Charlene Cabrera, Arya's mother, told NBC News. 'I just want justice for my daughter,' she added. 'I want to make sure that this is investigated properly and that we have everything we need to make sure she gets justice.' On Friday night, Cabrera dropped her daughter off at a friend's house after being told a parent would be there, ensuring her young daughter would be supervised, WCVB News reported. However, just two hours later, she received the worst news a parent could hear - her daughter had fallen from an apartment window, and no adults were home. Arya was staying overnight with friends at an apartment complex on Village Drive in Southbridge (pictured) Friday night when a disagreement - possibly over a slice of pizza - led to her being kicked out of the third-story window Dimas Cabrera - a woman identifying herself as Arya's grandmother, said on Facebook that an argument over a slice of pizza quickly escalated between the friends, leading to the 12-year-old girl being kicked out the window and falling on her head (pictured: Arya and her mother, Charlene Cabrera) 'I was told it was a kick and she fell out the window,' Cabrera told WCVB. Like Cabrera, Jeremy Lebeau, Arya's father, only learned after the tragedy that the kids had been left home alone. 'Part of her summer list was to have sleepovers, which is what she was doing,' he told the outlet. 'She was the greatest child I could have in my life. I miss her,' he added. 'I just want closure - no matter what, I just want closure, I want answers.' While the investigation is still ongoing, Dimas Cabrera - a woman identifying herself as Arya's grandmother - shared more details about what happened leading up to her granddaughter's death in a Facebook post. She explained that an argument over a slice of pizza quickly escalated, leading to the 12-year-old girl being kicked out the window and falling on her head. The fall, according to the woman, also might have started as a game to 'scare' Arya but quickly got out of hand. Despite being rushed to the hospital for life-saving treatment, Arya tragically passed away just hours later early Saturday morning from her injuries. The Southbridge Police Department and the Worchester County District Attorney's Office quickly launched an investigation into what they are calling an 'unattended death' (pictured: memorial for Arya outside apartment) Now, her family is left shattered and grieving over her sudden death, as she was only supposed to be spending time with friends and innocently enjoying her childhood. 'I tell everyone she was 12 going on 23. She had the next few years planned out already,' Cabrera told WCVB. 'She was so hopeful for the future, and this summer she was really looking forward to many activities with her friends.' A GoFundMe page has been set up to help fund a proper memorial service and support Arya's family as they grieve, honoring the precious memory of her young life. 'I cannot express the amount of grief I feel at the loss of my only baby,' Cabrera wrote to the GoFundMe page. 'I have no words, but would like to thank every single person, parent and child for reaching out and for your loving support,' she added. 'It is truly beautiful seeing a whole community coming together to support her.' 'I know we will raise enough money to give my baby girl a peaceful rest.'
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
12-Year-Old Dies During Sleepover After Falling from 3rd-Story Window, and Her Parents Want to Know Why
Arya Lebeau, 12, died after she fell from a third-story window in Massachusetts on May 23 The girl's family is searching for answers after they allege she may have been pushed over a dispute about pizza "I just want closure, I want answers," the young girl's dad said A child has died after she fell from a third-story window, authorities said. Arya Lebeau, 12, was at a friend's house when she fell out of a third-floor window in an apartment complex in Southbridge, ABC affiliate WCVB, FOX affiliate WFXT and reported. 'We don't have any answers right now, but I'm hoping that soon we will get answers,' the young girl's mom, Charlene Cabrera, told WFXT. The Worcester County District Attorney's Office confirmed that authorities are continuing to investigate 'an unattended death' on the morning of Saturday, May 24. 'Initial reports suggest that a juvenile fell from a third-story window,' the district attorney's office said in a statement shared with PEOPLE. 'The Office of the Massachusetts Chief Medical Examiner has accepted the case and an autopsy is pending.' A statement posted by the Southbridge Police Department confirmed the details of the accident, sharing that the teen, who is not named in either statement, fell from the window Friday evening and was later pronounced dead at a medical center in Worcester. An investigation is ongoing. The police department and Office of the Massachusetts Chief Medical Examiner did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's requests for further comment. Recalling what happened that night, Cabrera told WCVB that she dropped her daughter off for the sleepover on Friday evening and was told a parent was present. Just two hours later, she got a call that her daughter had fallen out of the window, and there were allegedly no adults home. 'I was told it was a kick and she fell out the window,' the mom told the outlet. In a Facebook post, a woman who identified herself as Arya's grandmother said that an argument over pizza may have resulted in the young girl going through the window and hitting her head. Arya's dad, Jeremy Lebeau, said his daughter had stayed at the friend's house previously and only heard the children were home alone after the fatal incident, according to WCVB. "Part of her summer list was to have sleepovers, which is what she was doing,' Jeremy told the outlet. 'She was the greatest child I could have in my life. I miss her. I just want closure — no matter what, I just want closure, I want answers.' Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. On a GoFundMe page that was organized by a friend to help with funeral costs, Cabrera thanked everyone for their support and mourned her little girl. (The organizer and Arya's family did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's requests for comment.) 'I cannot express the amount of grief I feel at the loss of my only baby,' she wrote. 'I know we will raise enough money to give my baby girl a peaceful rest.' Read the original article on People
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
ID released for child who died after falling out of window in Central Mass.
The name of a child who died after falling out of a window at a Central Massachusetts home Saturday has been revealed. Arya Lebeau, 12, of Southbridge, died after she fell from a third-story window on Saturday, May 24 in Southbridge, according to the Worcester County District Attorney's office. 'It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our forever loved Arya Lebeau,' a GoFundMe account organized by a family friend and neighbor reads. 'This fund will help her mother, Charlene Cabrera, in her time of grief of a loss so overwhelming, to provide a fitting memorial service and support her family as they grieve, and to honor the cherished memory of Arya's young life,' it reads. The campaign has raised more than $14,000 of its $16,000 goal as of Tuesday afternoon. The Office of the Massachusetts Chief Medical Examiner is expected to perform an autopsy, the Worcester County District Attorney's office previously said. Lebeau's death is under investigation by the Southbridge Police Department and Massachusetts State Police detectives assigned to the D.A.'s office. Man died in Webster house fire, reports say Man killed in fire at multi-family home in Revere, fire officials say Fatal Cape Cod house fire caused by smoldering cigarettes, fire officials say Read the original article on MassLive.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Yahoo
Mother of 12-year-old girl who fell to her death from window in Southbridge seeking answers
A 12-year-old girl is dead after falling out of a third-story window in Southbridge over the weekend. Arya Lebeau was at a friend's house when she fell to her death, her mother, Charlene Cabrera, told Boston 25 on Monday. 'We don't have any answers right now, but I'm hoping that soon we will get answers,' said Cabrera. Cabrera wants to know exactly how her daughter Arya fell out of a third-story window on Saturday. She says her daughter was at a sleepover at her friend's house, and heard there may have been an argument between them. 'Next thing, my daughter fell through the window. There really isn't much more to say about it, you know what I mean. It's just very tragic and should have never happened,' said Cabrera. A memorial now marks the spot where Arya died outside the apartment building on Village Drive in Southbridge. The Worcester County District Attorney says they responded to the unattended death of a child after that child fell out of a window. 'I mean, I want justice for my daughter, so if something did happen, (was) malicious, then ' said Cabrera. An investigation is ongoing, while the flowers, candles and balloons pile up for Arya both where she died and outside her home. Her mother is now holding on to the memories. 'Just her loud personality, she was beautiful, like so beautiful. She wanted to be a model. She loved doing her dances and her makeup. She loved doing her makeup and her hair,' said Cabrera. Cabrera says she's thankful for all of the support from this community as she plans a funeral for her daughter and hopes to get some closure soon. 'I know with everything going on, there's a lot of hate from a different perspective, but I only want to focus on the love and the love that my daughter put out there,' said Cabrera. The DA says the Medical Examiner is still performing an autopsy and this child's death is still under investigation. This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
