Mississippi — Aubreigh Paige Wyatt, 13, Ocean Springs (died September 4) Her death created a national conversation about bullying and mental health, becoming the focus of advocacy efforts to prevent future such tragedies.
Table of Contents
Background:
Aubreigh was a fun, lively eighth grader who attended Ocean Springs Middle School in the Class of 2024. His daughter, who was “gifted in the classroom and active in the community,” largely through her church — St. Paul United Methodist Church (for which Richard is a lay speaker) — had an outgoing personality. In her free time, she loved gymnastics, riding four-wheelers, and creating TikTok videos.
Circumstances of Death:
This is a tale of one young girl, Aubreigh Nicholas, who could take no more pressure from the relentless bullies, and it cost her life. Aubreigh’s mother, Heather Wyatt, said days of relentless picking from at least four 9th-grade wards drove Aubreigh to suicide. After their daughter’s death, Heather and Aubreigh launched a social media campaign using #LLAW (Live Like Aubreigh Wyatt), which has aimed to combat bullying by making mental health treatment more accessible.
Out of the legal fray and social media:
Following the death of Aubreigh, there erupted a legal and social-media storm. The parents of the alleged bullies then sued Heather Wyatt for defamation, alleging that her comments about bullying negatively affected their daughters. It resulted in Heather taking a brief hiatus from social media — the platform where her plea for help was shared and gained thousands of supporters. But on July 16, 2024, the lawsuit was dismissed. During this time, Heather stepped up to write more about mental health,
also gently prodding the community for help with how people can support local therapists and crisis centers. There was even a GoFundMe that had raised upwards of $110,000 to help cover her legal costs — an acknowledgment from the community at large that what she did was in pursuit of justice.
The Aubreigh Doll:
Heather Wyatt came up with the idea for a doll she calls “Aubreigh. The Aubreigh doll is a touchpoint for families to remember and advocate with resources that represent what Austria calls the spirit of Aubreigh. Ally the doll is another tool Heather uses in her efforts to help stop bullies and make people more conscious of mental health. The Aubreigh Doll, a way for people to keep making memories with the real-life doll, is becoming more and more popular in Auburn as community members emphasize kindness over bullying.
Molly Noblitt and the Case:
Molly Noblitt, the girl accused of bullying her in the article around Aubreigh’s death. Molly was not only accused of verbally harassing Taylor and her child but reportedly sent a “creepy” video involving a doll reenacted in a murder to Aubreigh. Many believe that the atrocities committed against Aubreigh by these children ultimately led her to take their lives. After Aubreigh died, Molly’s parents and other families who were being called out all sued Heather Wyatt for slander.
Amid the attention, Molly was supposedly hospitalized following an unrelated incident, which made the media spotlight burn even brighter. Molly has not been arrested, convicted, or confirmed in more than just rumors to date for Aubreigh’s death.
Community Impact:
The Ocean Springs School District has released a statement offering condolences to the Wyatt family and confirming that efforts are underway to address lingering claims of bullying within its schools. The story of the late Aubreigh Wyatt has generated many talking points regarding reinforcing support systems in schools on bullying and mental health. Support NoShake2014 and help find justice for Heather Wyatt’s daughter. The role of being an anti-bully and advocate for mental health is what Aubreigh´s memory instills.
Social Accounts
FAQs-
Who was Aubreigh Wyatt?
Aubreigh Wyatt was a 13-year-old girl from Ocean Springs, Mississippi, who died by suicide on September 4, 2023, after enduring severe bullying from classmates. She was a vibrant student known for her love of gymnastics and making TikTok videos. Her tragic death has sparked discussions about bullying and mental health awareness.
What led to Aubreigh’s death?
Aubreigh’s mother, Heather Wyatt, has stated that relentless bullying by several classmates contributed significantly to Aubreigh’s mental health struggles, leading to her suicide.
Also read –
is molly noblitt in jail ? what happened to molly noblitt ?
