Tragedy Strikes: 11-Year-Old Takes Her Life After Bullying Over Immigration Fears

 

An 11-year-old Texas schoolgirl, Jocelynn Rojo Carranza, has tragically taken her own life after enduring relentless bullying from classmates who threatened to report her family to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Jocelynn had been tormented for months by her sixth-grade peers, who claimed that her family would be deported, leaving her alone in the U.S. Despite no indication that her family was living in the country illegally, the taunts took a devastating toll on the young girl.

On February 3, Jocelynn’s mother, Marbella Carranza, received a heartbreaking call informing her that her daughter had attempted to take her own life at their home. She was rushed to an intensive care unit in Dallas, where she fought for her life for several days. Tragically, she passed away on February 8.

“I waited a whole week for a miracle that my daughter would be well, but unfortunately, nothing could be done,” Marbella Carranza told Univision. “My daughter will always live for me, and I will always love her.”

Reports indicate that Gainesville Intermediate School was aware of the severe bullying Jocelynn faced. She frequently met with a school counselor, yet her family was never informed about the extent of the harassment she endured.

It wasn’t until after her passing that her mother learned of the bullying. She is now working with investigators and school officials to uncover why the family was kept in the dark and what more could have been done to protect Jocelynn.

Her tragic death has sparked outrage and renewed calls for stronger anti-bullying policies in schools. It also comes at a time when immigration enforcement remains a contentious issue, with fears and anxieties running high among immigrant communities.

As the investigation continues, Jocelynn’s family and the broader community are left mourning the loss of a bright young girl whose life was cut short far too soon.