Vermont, September 29: A 14-year-old girl in US’ Vermont, Isabelle Vezina-Dykeman, died by suicide after allegedly being relentlessly bullied at school due to her mother's health condition. Isabelle, a freshman at the Mill School in Winooski, faced taunts over her mother's appearance following a brain surgery that left her with a partially closed eye. Her mother, Heather Miller, described Isabelle as a "spunky" teen who loved dancing and ice skating and was excited about starting high school.

Heather reported that the bullying escalated through text messages, with classmates targeting Isabelle's appearance and her mother's condition. On September 15, Isabelle came home visibly upset, reported NY Post. Heather, wanting to give her space, left her alone for a short time. Tragically, within 35 minutes, Isabelle her own life. US Shocker: Woman Caught on Camera Poisoning Husband’s Coffee With Bleach, Strikes Plea Deal to Avoid Prison.

The Mill School, an alternative high school for students with complex needs, is now investigating the claims of bullying. In a statement, the school expressed its devastation over Isabelle's death and noted it is working with relevant agencies to provide counselling support and to thoroughly investigate the situation. Heather shared that Isabelle's organ donations saved the lives of seven people, including another child who received her eyes. US Shocker: Man Stabs Mother to Death, Injures Father for Refusing Him Night Stay at Their House in Ohio, Arrested.

This tragic incident follows the suicide of 10-year-old Sammy Teusch in Indiana, who also died after being bullied at school. Sammy's family claimed they had alerted the school multiple times about the bullying, yet no action was taken.

Isabelle's death has raised renewed concerns over the handling of bullying cases in schools and their potentially devastating consequences.

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