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Rice University Sophomore Dies After TikTok Challenge

12/13/2025

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Claire Tracy, a Rice University sophomore, was found dead in her off-campus apartment on December 7.
The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences confirmed her cause of death as "asphyxia due to oxygen displacement by helium," ruling it a suicide.
The day before, Tracy participated in a TikTok challenge called the "devil trend" and spoke with ChatGPT about her struggles.
The Rice soccer community plans a memorial in January.

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Claire Tracy, a Rice University sophomore, was found dead in her off-campus apartment on December 7.
The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences confirmed her cause of death as "asphyxia due to oxygen displacement by helium," ruling it a suicide.
The day before, Tracy participated in a TikTok challenge called the "devil trend" and spoke with ChatGPT about her struggles.
The Rice soccer community plans a memorial in January.