Montana nonprofit to investigate 10-year-old’s suicide
ROANOKE, Va. – A Montana-based nonprofit, the Life Foundation, is launching an independent review into the tragic death of 10-year-old Autumn Bushman.
The Mountain View Elementary 4th grader died by suicide last month. Her parents say bullying played a major role.
Volunteers with the foundation were moved by Autumn’s story and the wave of grief and outrage from the Roanoke County community.
The foundation’s president says there was a serious breakdown in communication between Autumn’s parents and the school district.
The Life Foundation is also reminding families that they offer a 24-hour grief support hotline for anyone in need.
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