UN Blue Whale Challenge Suicide - Teen commits suicide because told to do so

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Texas parents say online 'Blue Whale challenge' led to teen's suicide
Andrea Martinez, KENS-TV, San Antonio
1 day ago
Jorge Gonzalez found his son, Isaiah, hanging in a closet on July 8 in their home. A cell phone that Isaiah used to broadcast his death was found near his body.

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Isaiah Gonzalez’s parents say he showed no warning signs of sadness or depression. Isaiah was a normal high school student, on his way to becoming a sophomore. He comes from a military family. His father, Jorge Gonzalez, is a retired veteran. Isaiah himself had dreams of enlisting.

KENS-TV

Isiah's parents believe that his death was the result of the "Blue Whale Challenge", which targets teens through Instagram, Facebook and Snapchat. The challenge involves an anonymous instructor telling teens to complete challenges, like listening to music.

Many of the challenges quickly become dangerous like urging teens to harm themselves by cutting themselves.

“He also had to post pictures to show proof that he had done that stuff,” Gonzalez said.

Gonzalez found proof on his son's phone that he was participating in the challenge. Isaiah's final act was documented live on the internet.

“It could happen to any family. We're just urging parents, look at your kid's social media,” Gonzalez said.

Isaiah Gonzalez’s parents say their son showed no warning signs of sadness or depression. He comes from a military family and had dreams of enlisting.

“I think to him, it was a joke,” Gonzalez said. “It wasn't him trying to commit suicide. I don't see him doing that."

That joke or challenge goes too far, and teens too often are falling victims to it.

A spokesperson with Voices for Children of San Antonio said parents should communicate with their children about their digital and online life, as well as monitoring their social media accounts.

Some things to look out for:

  • Are they spending more time online or on devices?
  • Look for signs of isolation.
  • Look for any loss of interest.
  • Watch for changes in behavior or personality.
  • Experts also said parents should understand that while their children are very smart, their emotional development doesn't always match up with their intellectual or academic development.
It's important for families to address mental health and get the necessary care when needed.
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Already has a Wikipedia article and a few other cases. Suspected of starting on VK aka Russian Facebook.
Lmao so many cases in Brasil.
 
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This sounds too stupid to be real. But then again, it involves people too stupid to be alive, so it sorta works out?
 
Sperglord Dante said:
It thought the blue whale challenge shit was a hoax?
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There's a lot of cases but then again there was a lot of cases of witch craft in Salem. "Teen dies, phone near by" is less entertaining for scared old people than "internet brainwash game Suicide death pact"

Snopes doesn't know, and the Wikipedia talk page lead me to this claim that a Russian man wants to pull a Death Note and clean society but like, they're just kids.
 
BadaBadaBoom said:
This sounds too stupid to be real. But then again, it involves people too stupid to be alive, so it sorta works out?
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So much feels.

I have learned that human stupidity has no limit.

Kinda sucks knowing that.

Sometimes I really wish I was a drooling tard so I could not comprehend what it going on and just be happy with my chocolate milk and cartoons.
 
the reward for completing the challenge was obviously the darwin award. only an idiot would be dumb enough to do a challenge like this
 
Deadwaste said:
the reward for completing the challenge was obviously the darwin award. only an idiot would be dumb enough to do a challenge like this
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Via Inquisitor
The man (Budeikin) claims they were “dying happy” because he communicated to them “warmth, understanding, connections” — elements of real life he insisted were missing. Infatuated with this young man, the teenage girls would eventually be lead to the brink of a tall building, where they’d jump without Budeikin being physically present.
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It seems to target emotionally fragile peoplec, specifically kids. Basic cult tactic. Target people with questions, have all the answers. Dumb is harsh. Maybe vulnerable.
 
I feel like this is the kinda thing only kids who are already suicidal would do. Severely depressed people can be very good actors, fooling even close family and friends. Mental illness is a beast.
 
parents never think their idiot, suicidal kids are suicidal idiots.


they are suicidal idiots. every time. shit like this is just their chosen method.

An Ghost said:
Texas parents say online 'Blue Whale challenge' led to teen's suicide

Already has a Wikipedia article and a few other cases. Suspected of starting on VK aka Russian Facebook.
Lmao so many cases in Brasil.
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also I have questions. where is this video, and what were they actually dying from?

never mind that second question- shooting yourself, hanging, jumping off a high place, deep cuts and train hopping apparently. They vary it.

Again, if someone gets past the third step of this (cutting) they're already likely suicidal and isolated. Raises questions about the families more than anything.
 
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