Students Pay Tribute to Texas Girl, 11, Who Died by Suicide

Students Pay Tribute to Texas Girl, 11, Who Died by Suicide After Alleged Bullying Over Family's Immigration Status
A vigil was held over the weekend for Jocelynn Rojo Carranza, who died at a Dallas hospital on Saturday, Feb. 8
Breaking down claim Texas girl took her life because bullies threatened to report her family to ICE
In February 2025, social media users claimed an 11-year-old girl in Texas took her own life after bullies at her school threatened to report her family to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to get them deported. One Instagram user posted a photo allegedly showing the girl ( archived ), with text beneath the picture reading:
North Texas student dies by suicide after bullies threaten to call immigration enforcement
An 11-year-old North Texas student reportedly died by suicide after bullies allegedly threatened to call immigration enforcement on her family. The Gainesville ISD student, Jocelynn Rojo Carranza, died on Feb. 8 at Medical City of Dallas, according to her obituary.
Hundreds mourn 11-year-old Texas girl who died by suicide after being bullied at school
Hundreds gathered in downtown Gainesville Saturday to mourn the life of a Texas girl who died by suicide. Her family said classmates bullied her by threatening to call immigration agents on her parents.
Candlelight vigil held in OKC park for Texas girl who died after bullying over immigration status
Candlelight vigil held in OKC park for Texas girl who died after bullying over immigration status
Family blames bullying over immigration status for 11-year-old's death by suicide
I want justice for my child. I want this not to go unhandled. If there are more students out there going through it as well," said Marbella Carranza.
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