A South Bay mother is speaking out in hopes that her family’s tragedy will help prevent other families from facing the same heartbreak. She says her 17-year-old son died by suicide following what police say was cyber blackmail.
"I can honestly sit in my bed and cry for hours," Stuart said."But I have another child that I have to be there for.""He was so excited to go," Stuart said."We were going to go visit and tour the campus."
Police are still investigating Last's death. They say this sort of blackmail trap is becoming more common. The victims are often teens who may not fully understand the risks that come with sending risqué photos. "Twenty, 30 years ago, predators would go to a playground or a park to find young victims," San Jose police Sgt. Christian Camarillo said."Now, there’s an entire virtual world out there for them to get into and pick their victims that way.""Let your children know that no matter what, a mistake is a mistake and they can get past that," she said."But also, if someone reaches out, don’t trust that they are who they say they are.
If you or someone you know is at risk of suicide please call the U.S. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255, text TALK to 741741 or go to
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