16-YEAR-OLD GIRL FROM ‘GRINNING GIRL’ MEME CONFIRMED DEAD BY SUICIDE

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WHAT HAPPENED?

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16-YEAR-OLD GIRL FROM ‘GRINNING GIRL’ MEME CONFIRMED DEAD BY SUICIDE

WHAT HAPPENED?

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I don’t have words or any thoughts. A beautiful baby girl is gone. Please give us privacy as we mourn the loss of Kailia. My baby forever.