Family Mourns Loss of 13-Year-Old Son Believed To Have Died From Social Media Challenge

A Southern California family is grieving the tragic loss of their 13-year-old son, Nnamdi Ohaeri Jr., who they believe died after participating in a dangerous social media challenge.

The challenge, which involves attempting to make oneself pass out, has been linked to several child deaths and has sparked widespread criticism.

Nnamdi, known as “Deuce” to his loved ones, was a bright and enthusiastic young boy who enjoyed music, sports, and spending time with his family. His parents described him as having a good sense of humor and a quick wit.

On February 2, Deuce’s family spent a normal Sunday together, watching the Grammys and enjoying each other’s company. However, the next morning, Deuce was found unresponsive in his room. Despite his parents’ efforts to revive him, he was pronounced dead.

Initially, it appeared as though Deuce may have taken his own life, but his parents said that possibility didn’t make sense. They described him as a child who was always excited about the future.

As they sought answers, they discovered that Deuce may have learned about the social media challenge from classmates. His parents believe that he may have attempted to participate in the challenge, which led to his death.

Deuce’s parents are now speaking out to warn other parents about the dangers of social media challenges. They hope that by sharing their story, they can prevent similar tragedies from occurring.

“We don’t talk about not following social media trends or playing social media games, and maybe we need to,” said Deuce’s father, Nnamdi Ohaeri Sr.

The family recently held a funeral and celebration of life for Deuce and expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support from their community.