11-year-old Jocelynn Rojo Carranza took her own life on February 8 after enduring relentless bullying. Her mother revealed that classmates mocked her and accused her family of being in the U.S. illegally. Now, authorities are investigating, as her family hopes her story will bring awareness and change.

Mocked by classmates

A Texas family is grieving the heartbreaking loss of 11-year-old Jocelyn Rojo Carranza, who died by suicide after allegedly facing relentless bullying at school. Her mother, Marbella Carranza, revealed that classmates targeted Jocelyn over her family’s immigration status, leaving the young girl feeling isolated and hopeless.

According to Carranza, students at Gainesville Intermediate School mocked Jocelyn and even threatened to call immigration authorities to take her parents away. “They said they were going to call immigration and take her parents, leaving her alone,” Carranza told KUVN. She believes her daughter was struggling silently, despite reportedly seeking counseling at school multiple times a week.

The Gainesville Independent School District has not confirmed whether they were aware of the bullying but stated that they take such reports seriously. “Whenever we receive a report of bullying, we respond swiftly to ensure all students are safe physically and emotionally,” they said in a statement.