A 13-year-old girl, Mylah Thelen, dies by suicide on March 29 at her home in Portland, Oregon, according to reporting. Media accounts say the death follows an incident at a party nearly a month earlier, where her family alleges she was raped by an 18-year-old man, Blake Kozan. The accounts link the party to a “spin the bottle” game and state that the allegation emerged after the event. Police have charged a suspect in connection with the allegations, according to the reports, which describe the family’s claims that the rape occurred around the time of the party. Thelen’s death has prompted attention on the circumstances leading up to it. At the same time, the reporting focuses on the criminal case tied to the alleged assault, while the cause of death is presented as suicide. The situation remains centered on the charges and the allegation made by the victim’s family, as presented in the news accounts.
13-year-old in Portland dies by suicide after alleged rape; 18-year-old charged
A 13-year-old girl, Mylah Thelen, dies by suicide on March 29 at her home in Portland, Oregon, according to reporting. Media accounts say the death follows an incident at a party nearly a month earlie...
- Mylah Thelen, 13, dies by suicide on March 29 at her home in Portland, Oregon.
- Family members allege she was raped after a party shortly before her death.
- The alleged suspect is 18-year-old Blake Kozan.
- Reporting says a suspect has been charged in connection with the allegation.
- Accounts link the alleged incident to a “spin the bottle” game at the party.
Mylah Thelen, 13, died by suicide on March 29 at her home in Portland, Oregon. Nearly a month before, she was allegeldy raped by Blake Kozan, 18, according to her heartbroken parents.
3 months agoMylah Thelen, 13, died by suicide on March 29 at her home in Portland, Oregon. Nearly a month before, she was allegeldy raped by Blake Kozan, 18, according to her heartbroken parents.
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