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Roanoke County 10-Year-Old Dies by Suicide Amid Bullying

6/24/2026

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Ten-year-old Autumn Bushman died by suicide on Friday in Roanoke County, Virginia.
Her parents said she was often targeted for defending classmates who were bullied.
Roanoke County Public Schools said the district takes all bullying reports seriously and will review the incident.
A public visitation is scheduled for Friday, March 28, 5 p.m.–9 p.m., and a funeral for Saturday, March 29, 2 p.m., at Lotz Funeral Home in Roanoke.

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Ten-year-old Autumn Bushman died by suicide on Friday in Roanoke County, Virginia.
Her parents said she was often targeted for defending classmates who were bullied.
Roanoke County Public Schools said the district takes all bullying reports seriously and will review the incident.
A public visitation is scheduled for Friday, March 28, 5 p.m.–9 p.m., and a funeral for Saturday, March 29, 2 p.m., at Lotz Funeral Home in Roanoke.