Kenneth Weishuhn [SEP] manner of death
Suicide of Kenneth Weishuhn
Kenneth Weishuhn (May 27, 1997 – April 14, 2012) was an American teenager who is known for his suicide as a result of bullying for being a gay youth.
History.
Kenneth James "Rodney" Weishuhn Jr. attended South O'Brien High School as a freshman in Paullina, Iowa, along with his sister Kayla, a sophomore. Weishuhn, then 14 years old, was bullied in person, death threats were sent to his mobile phone, and he was the subject of a
Christy Clark, the premier of British Columbia, made an online statement of condolence and suggested a national discussion on criminalizing cyberbullying. Also, a motion was introduced in the Canadian House of Commons to propose a study of the scope of bullying in Canada, and for more funding and support for anti-bullying organizations. Todd's mother Carol established the Amanda Todd Trust, receiving donations to support anti-bullying awareness education and programs for young people with mental health problems.
- Kenneth Weishuhn (1997–2012), age 14,