After receiving ICE threats from bullies, an 11-year-old commits suicide

On February 8, 11-year-old Jocelynn Rojo Carranza committed suicide in Texas, leaving her family in ruins. Her mother claims that Jocelynn suffered from constant bullying from classmates who made fun of her and said that her family was in the country illegally.

The terrible taunts she endured at school are now being revealed by the investigation into her tragic death. Her distraught mother is hoping that Jocelynn’s story will raise awareness of the grave consequences of bullying and the pressing need for reform.

Jocelyn Rojo Carranza, 11, died by herself after allegedly being bullied at school, leaving a Texas family in shock. Jocelyn’s distraught mother, Marbella Carranza, said that she felt helpless as a result of students making fun of her family’s immigration status.

Jocelyn Rojo Carranza reportedly suffered from constant bullying at Gainesville Intermediate School. Carranza claims that Jocelyn’s classmates made fun of her family’s immigrant status and even threatened to contact ICE.

Carranza told CNN station KUVN, “They said they were going to call immigration to take her parents away, leaving her all alone.” The immigration status of her family was not mentioned by Marbella. Carranza told the newspaper, “It seems the school knew about everything, but they never — they never told me what was happening with my daughter.” “It seems that she would report what was happening to counselling once or twice a week.”

The Gainesville Independent School District did not specifically answer whether they knew Jocelynn Rojo Carranza was being bullied in a statement to KUVN. “Whenever we receive a report of bullying, we respond swiftly to ensure all students are safe physically and emotionally,” they said, underscoring their responsiveness to such events. “While we cannot release any information about specific students or incidents, our schools have several policies in place to combat bullying and resolve conflicts,” the district added, highlighting its efforts to address bullying. “[I want] justice because it’s unfair — the school was careless in not informing me of my daughter’s situation,” Carranza stated.

On February 3, Jocelyn was discovered unconscious in the family’s Gainesville residence. The girl died five days later despite efforts to save her. On Wednesday, her loved ones grieved the tragic loss of a young life taken too soon as she was laid to rest.

As the mariachi band, seated on the church balcony, played a melancholy song during the service, the air was filled with the sound of despair. The casket was covered in a white cloth and a cross was placed on top of it in the same church where Jocelynn had been baptised eleven years earlier. During the service, church deacon Gelasio Garcia said, “She didn’t know how to understand the things that happen in the world.”

According to her obituary, Jocelynn was a beloved niece, sister, daughter, and friend to everyone who knew her. She loved dancing and swinging, and she really enjoyed spending time with her family, whether it was having “movie night Fridays” with her loved ones or getting her nails done with her grandmother.

The Boys & Girls Club of Cooke County honoured Jocelynn with a poignant tribute, stating that they were “deeply saddened” by her demise. “Her story is a reminder to always be kind because you never know what someone is going through,” they added, adding a crucial message.