Death of Nex Benedict

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Nex Benedict (January 11, 2008 – February 8, 2024) was a 16-year-old non-binary American high school student who died the day after a physical altercation in the girls' restroom of their high school. Investigators later determined Benedict's death was a suicide caused by an overdose of Prozac and Benadryl. The incident was the subject of national media attention as some have argued Benedict's death was the result of anti-LGBTQIA policies in Benedict's home state of Oklahoma. According to Benedict's mother and friends, Benedict had been bullied by classmates about their gender identity for more than a year before their death. On February 7, 2024, Benedict was involved in a fight in the girls' restroom at Owasso High School, during which they lost consciousness. The following day, Benedict collapsed in their living room and was later pronounced dead. In late February, Benedict's death began to receive widespread news coverage and vigils in honor of Benedict were held across the United States...

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