Riley Dearmas, a 13-year-old girl in Houston, Texas, lost her life following an after-school fight stemming from an escalated case of bullying. The fight reportedly involved a 10-year-old boy and has now added to the long list of similar incidents happening nationwide.
Now, families are speaking out. And demanding justice.
The Shade Room’s Justin Carter is diving in on ‘TSR Investigates.’
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What Happened To 13-Year-Old Riley Dearmas Due To Bullying
According to Carter, Riley Dearmas, and a group of children, including the 10-year-old boy, were arguing over a weed pen. Per Riley’s mother, Ashley, the boy believed the pen was allegedly stolen by two of Riley’s friends.
“She had no idea what was going on… did not know. She backed up… even walked away,” Ashley explained of the altercation.
At that point, Riley’s two young friends went to get their older sister. Per Carter, that’s when “chaos ensued.”
“Riley stayed too long,” her mom told Carter. “Wrong place, wrong time. Too long.”
Footage of the incident captures someone yelling, “Who brought out a knife, bro?”
Ultimately, Ashley found out about her daughter’s death on social media. Furthermore, she didn’t know where her daughter was. Then, she received a call from the Coroner’s Office to confirm the passing of her daughter. However, she didn’t receive the opportunity to see Riley in person.
“I did not see my daughter’s body up til three days of her funeral when it was time for me to go and give the funeral home her clothing… and things of that nature,” Ashley told Carter, adding that police even lacked empathy in giving her updates on the case.
More On The After-School Fight In Houston
Furthermore, family members are reportedly skeptical about how police obtained information on the case, with officials reportedly asserting that Riley Dearmas arrived at the location with the intent to fight.
Scroll above to watch as family members explain what they believe really happened at the scene. Additionally, Carter shares the stories of other families who’ve faced the passing of their young children due to physical altercations with other children. Furthermore, licensed clinical mental health counselor Gretchen Campbell weighs in on how families can better nurture their children’s emotional and mental health and development. Lastly, Carter shares an update on Riley Dearmas’ case.
