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Australian actor raising money to cryogenically preserve teen son
Editor's Note: This article contains discussions of suicide. Reader discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, you can find resources in your area on the National Crisis Line website or by calling 988. (NewsNation) — An Australian actor who lost her 13-year-old son to suicide has begun raising money to have the teen cryogenically frozen. Clare McCann, 32, of Sydney, hopes that future medical technology can bring back her son, Atreyu McCann. 7NEWS in Sydney reported that Atreyu died May 23 after what his mother described as months of incessant, violent bullying at his school in New South Wales. McCann said in an Instagram post that her son took his own life in a 'moment of unbearable pain.' Family files lawsuit against school alleging bullying led to son's suicide 'This was not his fault,' the grieving mother wrote. 'He was let down by the schooling system as he suffered horrendous amounts of bullying. Now I humbly beg of you to help me preserve his life and help me fight against this inhumane landslide of child suicides caused by unchecked bullying by schools and teachers.' McCann told 7NEWS that the students who bullied Atreyu were never properly disciplined for their behavior. She disputed Education Department claims that the school tried to intervene. The actress wrote on her GoFundMe page that she has medical records, psychologist reports and a formal PTSD diagnosis from Atreyu's doctor, along with emails 'proving (she) raised the alarm repeatedly' to school administrators, to no avail. She described her son as an 'intelligent, kind, sweet' boy who deserves a second chance if possible. 'Maybe it might not ever happen, but if there's a chance, you know, he deserves a chance,' McCann told the news station. Pope Francis says bullying at school prepares students for war, not peace Southern Cryonics, Australia's only cryogenics facility, has agreed to do what it can to offer Atreyu that second chance. 'A hundred percent we're not certain,' Southern Cryonics founder Peter Tsolakides told 7NEWS. 'No guarantees, but there's a reasonable probability.' McCann wrote earlier this week that her son's body needed to be frozen within the next seven days. 'If we miss this window, we lose the chance for any future revival that science may offer,' she wrote. 'This is about hope and justice. Refusing to let my son's story end in silence.' As of Friday, the fundraiser had raised just under $16,000 of the $300,000 goal. From deepfake nudes to incriminating audio, school bullying is going AI A New South Wales Department of Education spokesperson told NBC News the agency was devastated by Atreyu's death and that department officials and school administrators will work with authorities to determine the circumstances behind the boy's death. Australian residents who need help in a crisis can call Lifeline on 13 11 14, according to 7NEWS. For further information about depression, they can contact beyondblue on 1300224636 or talk to their GP, local health professional or someone they trust. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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20-05-2025
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Hannah Kobayashi will tell her side of story after disappearance
Editor's Note: This article contains discussions of suicide. Reader discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, you can find resources in your area on the National Crisis Line website or by calling 988. (NewsNation) — Hannah Kobayashi, who was missing for weeks last year, has said on social media that she is ready to speak out and will share her story of what happened. The 30-year-old photographer failed to board a connecting flight in Los Angeles and was reported missing by her family. Kobayashi was seen on surveillance cameras in the LA area for a few days after missing her flight and sent what her family described as 'strange' texts before turning her phone off. Hannah Kobayashi: Timeline of missing Maui woman's case An extensive search was launched, and during the search effort, her father died by suicide. Photos of Kobayashi getting married also surfaced during the search, leading to speculation that she may have been the victim of a scam. Kobayashi was declared a voluntary missing person days later after she was seen crossing into Mexico. Authorities later confirmed she was safe, and she returned to the U.S. in December. At the time, Kobayashi said she was unaware of the media attention on her case. Diddy's ex-assistant tells jury he set up hotel rooms for 'Freak Offs' Over the weekend, Kobayashi said on Instagram Stories that people should learn to be kind to one another and thanked those who spent time and energy looking for her. She did not directly address her father's suicide or what happened during the time she was out of contact with her family. Kobayashi told SFGate that she does intend to eventually share more details about the incident and tell her side of the story. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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26-04-2025
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Virginia Giuffre, Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein accuser, dies by suicide: Report
Editor's Note: This article contains discussions of suicide. Reader discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, you can find resources in your area on the National Crisis Line website or by calling 988.(NewsNation) — Virginia Giuffre, one of the earliest and most prominent survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's sexual abuse, has died by suicide, according to published reports. Citing Giuffre's family, NBC News reported the 41-year-old Giuffre died in Australia, where she had been living for several years. Karen Read jury views site of boyfriend's death 'It is with utterly broken hearts that we announce that Virginia passed away last night at her farm in Western Australia,' her family said in a statement to NBC News. 'She lost her life to suicide, after being a lifelong victim of sexual abuse and sex trafficking.' In March, Giuffre claimed that she just had four days to live after saying in a social media post that she had been struck by a bus, NewsNation previously reported. In a post on Instagram, Giuffre said she had suffered renal failure after being struck. In 2021, Giuffre filed a lawsuit against Prince Andrew after she alleged he sexually abused her when she was a teenager. Giuffre said Epstein introduced her to the prince in London in 2001, and a photo circulated of them with Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell. In her lawsuit, she claimed Maxwell forced her to have sex with Andrew. Andrew has denied meeting Giuffre and said it 'didn't happen.' They reached a settlement 'in principle' in early 2022. Maxwell is serving a sentence after her conviction on sex trafficking charges. The NBC News report stated that Giuffre grew up in Florida but had a troubled childhood that reportedly included being abused by a family friend. In the family statement issued after her death, Giuffre's loved ones said that the abuse she suffered took its toll. 'Virginia was a fierce warrior in the fight against sexual abuse and sex trafficking,' the statement issued to NBC said. 'She was the light that lifted so many survivors. In the end, the toll of abuse is so heavy that it became unbearable for Virginia to handle its weight.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
