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Family Seeks Justice After Daughter's Bullying Tragedy

FOX 11 Los AngelesSeptember 26, 20253 min10,826 views
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A Family's Devastation

  • πŸ’” A family is left heartbroken and seeking answers after their 13-year-old daughter, Mia Lea Mahia, died by suicide on March 17th, 2025.
  • πŸ˜” Mia's parents, Veronica and Gustavo Mahia, believe relentless bullying at school drove her to this tragic end.

Allegations of Bullying

  • πŸ’¬ Mia's parents report that their daughter was subjected to both verbal and physical bullying by two male classmates at Lexington Junior High School.
  • 😭 They discovered messages on her phone detailing the bullying incidents from the week leading up to her death, including being physically pushed against walls.
  • 🎭 Despite her struggles, Mia hid the extent of her pain from her parents, appearing fine when they picked her up from school.

Search for Answers and Support

  • ❓ The Mahia family feels school and district officials have provided little assistance in identifying the bullies.
  • πŸ“’ Frustrated, they have turned to social media and created a website, miaamia.com, to solicit information and witnesses.
  • βš–οΈ Their primary goal is to stop the bullies from harming other children and to prevent other parents from experiencing similar pain.

School District Response

  • 🀐 The Anaheim Union High School District, which oversees Lexington Junior High, stated they are unable to comment out of respect for the privacy of all involved.
  • πŸ“‰ Despite efforts, very few tips have come forward, with Mia's mother believing people are too afraid to speak out.
  • πŸ’» The family also alleges that her laptop was broken twice shortly before her death.
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