Broken by Bullying: One Family’s Nightmare

Tonight on the show, my special guest is criminologist and true crime author Judith A. Yates, here to discuss the deeply disturbing and controversial case of Sherokee Harriman—a 14-year-old girl whose tragic suicide in 2015shocked the town of LaVergne, Tennessee and sparked nationwide debate over bullying, teen mental health, and accountability in cyberbullying cases.

On September 5, 2015, Sherokee drove a kitchen knife into her own stomach in a public park while other teens watched in horror. The coroner ruled her death a suicide, but was it truly a choice—or the final act of a young girl pushed beyond her limits by relentless bullying, social media harassment, and emotional abuse?

Judith A. Yates takes us deep into the facts of this heartbreaking case, exposing the dark side of digital bullying, peer pressure, and the legal gray areas surrounding juvenile suicide linked to school bullying and online cruelty. This episode explores:

• The timeline leading up to Sherokee’s death
• Whether cyberbullying and mental health neglect played a criminal role
• How the media sensationalized the story while ignoring the truth
• And the critical question: Can bullies be held legally responsible for suicide?

This is a powerful, eye-opening investigation into the realities of teen suicide, emotional trauma, and the hidden cost of unchecked social media bullying. Join us as we examine whether Sherokee Harriman was truly bullied to death—and if justice was ever served.

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