Explore the cases that inspired the Echo Movement—stories of bullying, abuse, and community betrayal that demand to be heard. Each post in this archive shines a light on the voices too often ignored.
Stevie English, a 15-year-old student at D’Iberville High School, died by suicide in April 2024 after enduring months of bullying—including racist harassment. Her story is a tragic reminder of what happens when schools don’t act—and why The Echo Movement is demanding accountability.
On March 27, 2023, a mass shooting at The Covenant School in Nashville claimed the lives of three children and three adults. The 28-year-old shooter, a former student, was killed by police. The tragedy reignited national conversations about school safety, gun violence, and mental health.
Julian Brockert was just 15 when he took his own life in March 2025. His father says bullying at school played a central role — and now he’s fighting for accountability so no other family has to experience the same pain.
After a violent school assault was filmed and posted online, 14-year-old Adriana Kuch died by suicide. Her story sparked national outrage — and a renewed demand for digital accountability, empathy, and action.
The Perry High School shooting in January 2024 left one student dead and several injured. As reports surfaced about the shooter’s history of being bullied, the tragedy reignites urgent conversations around social isolation, school culture, and early intervention.
Kevin Morrissey, managing editor at the Virginia Quarterly Review, died by suicide in 2010 after reportedly experiencing workplace bullying from his superior. Despite multiple complaints to university officials, little action was taken. His death led to staff resignations and a broader discussion about workplace harassment in academic settings.
Aubreigh Wyatt was only 13 when bullying and online harassment drove her to end her life. Her story is a heartbreaking reminder of how quickly cruelty can escalate—and how urgently we need to listen, act, and protect. This is her story, and this is why The Echo Movement exists.
On October 28, 2023, 16-year-old Preston Lord went to a Halloween party in Queen Creek, Arizona. He never came home. The investigation led to seven arrests for first-degree murder and kidnapping.
On April 15, 2025, a targeted shooting at Wilmer-Hutchins High School left four students injured and a community shaken. As authorities investigate the motive, the Echo Movement calls for renewed focus on peer conflict resolution, school safety, and youth mental health support.
The April 2025 shooting at Florida State University is a sobering reminder of what can happen when emotional distress goes unnoticed and untreated. While the motive remains under investigation, the tragedy underscores the urgent need for early intervention, mental health support, and safer school environments.
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