Texas girl, 11, died by suicide. Her parents say she was bullied with threats of ICE
The family of a Texas girl who died by suicide is demanding accountability from her school district, saying the 11-year-old was bullied by classmates who threatened to call immigration agents on her parents. A vigil for Jocelynn Rojo Carranza is planned in Gainesville at 5 p.m. Saturday.
Texas school district faces backlash for silence after 11-year-old dies by suicide
In the wake of the tragic death of Jocelynn Rojo Carranza, a young girl who reportedly died by suicide after being relentlessly bullied over her immigration status, everyone from George Lopez to Texas senators has taken to social media to rally against this tragedy and offer condolences.
Chatter and rumors about ICE went on for days at school of Texas girl who died by suicide
In late January, students at Jocelynn Rojo Carranza’s school spread rumors and speculation that immigration authorities would deport families of students at the largely Hispanic school, according to a parent and another student.
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:
Girl, 11, dies by suicide after bullies said ICE would deport her family
Jocelynn Rojo Carranza, 11, reportedly died by suicide after bullies at Gainesville ISD told her ICE would deport her parents.
An 11-year-old girl in Texas died by suicide after she was bullied about her family’s immigration status, her mother says
A young girl in Texas died by suicide after being bullied about her family’s immigration’s status, according to her family.
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.
Mom Says Daughter, 11, Died by Suicide After Allegedly Being Bullied About Family’s Immigration Status
Jocelynn Rojo Carranza, 11, died by suicide after she was allegedly bullied by other students about her family's immigration status, according to her mother.
Texas girl, 11, dies by suicide after alleged bullying over immigration status
Jocelynn Rojo Carranza, 11, dies by suicide after being bullied over her family's immigration status, prompting investigations and calls for justice.
Texas girl dies by suicide after bullies' ICE threats against family, mother says
GAINESVILLE, Texas (TNND) — An 11-year-old girl from Texas tragically took her own life after bullies threatened to call Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents on her family. Jocelynn Rojo Carranza was found unresponsive by her mother, Marbella Carranza, on Feb. 3 in her Gainesville home, according to KUVN.
Texas Schoolgirl's Death After ICE Threats Leaves 'Community Shaken'
Texas Governor Greg Abbott prays for 11-year-old Jocelynn Rojo Carranza and tells Newsweek bullies will never be tolerated.
Mother of 11-year-old who took her own life over ICE threats breaks her silence
Mother of 11-year-old who took her own life over ICE threats breaks her silence - ‘My daughter never showed changes. I mean, ...
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New York Immigrant Community Mourns the Life of Jocelynn Rojo Carranza
A small crowd gathered in Times Square Thursday night to honor the life of 11-year-old Jocelynn Rojo Carranza who died on Feb ...
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North Texas father struggles with loss following reported suicide of daughter
A North Texas family is demanding answers and transparency following the tragic death of their 11-year-old daughter, Jocelynn Rojo Carranza. The Gainesville Police Department and the Gainesville ...
Gainesville ISD denies previous knowledge of bullying that allegedly led to 11-year-old's suicide
"There was never a bullying report. She was not being seen for bullying," the GISD superintendent tells radio station KGAF of ...
Tragedy in Texas: 11-year-old girl takes her life sparking questions about social cost of Donald Trump’s immigration policies
Jocelynn Rojo Carranza, an 11-year-old from Gainesville, Texas, tragically ended her life after enduring bullying related to ...