Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

19-Year-Old Trans Substitute Arrested Over Discord Kill List

4/25/2026

23 2 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

19-year-old transgender substitute teacher Hadyn Dollery was arrested after posting a “kill list” on Discord.
Police acted on a Safe2Talk tip, arresting him at John Champe High School in Stone Ridge, Virginia, where he is held without bond pending a May 26 appearance.
Having worked as a substitute for the 2025-26 year before the district removed his name, his booking photo shows him smiling alone in the adult detention center.

1 of 1

Story summary

19-year-old transgender substitute teacher Hadyn Dollery was arrested after posting a “kill list” on Discord.
Police acted on a Safe2Talk tip, arresting him at John Champe High School in Stone Ridge, Virginia, where he is held without bond pending a May 26 appearance.
Having worked as a substitute for the 2025-26 year before the district removed his name, his booking photo shows him smiling alone in the adult detention center.