The acronym LLAW has been spreading like wildfire across social media platforms in recent days. This comes after Mississippi teenager Aubreigh Wyatt died by su*cide in September 2023. Now, her supporters have taken to the internet to create a movement that will shed light on her case.
Trigger Warning: The following article discusses suicide. Reader’s discretion is advised.
After Aubreigh Wyatt's death, her mother, Heather Wyatt, went online to raise awareness about the bullying Aubreigh allegedly faced, which Heather believes led to her daughter's su*cide. As Aubreigh's story gained attention, the identities of her alleged bullies were revealed. However, Heather was then sued and asked to stop discussing her daughter's death on social media.
Since then, the acronym ‘LLAW,’ which means Long Live Aubreigh Wyatt or Live Like Aubreigh Wyatt, has been making its rounds online.
More about Aubreigh Wyatt’s tragic death as the acronym LLAW takes over the internet
Ocean Springs, Mississippi, resident Aubreigh Paige Wyatt died on September 4, 2023. The Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home released an obituary that described her as an “amazing daughter, sister, and friend” and “straight A student.”
According to The Sun Herald, the teenager, who was 13- years -old at the time of her death. However, she was bullied by a “small number of girls” on social media. Heather Wyatt went on to create the Aubreigh Wyatt Foundation to raise awareness about teen suicide and mental health. The LLAW acronym comes months after Aubreigh’s passing.
LLAW took over the internet after the Davis & Crump law firm confirmed that they were investigating the death of Aubreigh, who was the alleged victim of “horrific harassment,” as per attorney Trevor Rockstad.
The Ocean Springs Police Department was also investigating the death.
Meanwhile, the parents of four teenage girls accused of bullying Aubreigh sued Heather Wyatt for defamation, negligence, and slander. It is important to note that the identity of the alleged bullies was not made public by Heather herself. However, internet sleuths shared the identity of the youngsters online.
Jackson County Judge Mark Maples proceeded to inform Heather not to share social media posts that could possibly endanger the alleged bullies. Heather was also ordered to deactivate her social media accounts that spoke of Aubreigh’s death to protect the other teenagers involved in the tragedy.
As netizens continue to do their best to raise awareness of Aubreigh Wyatt’s death and the importance of mental health through the LLAW acronym, they have also been wearing pink in honor of the teenager. This comes after it was revealed that the color was Aubreigh’s favorite.
The latest update in regards to Aubreigh Wyatt’s death includes a court hearing, scheduled on July 18, 2024. This will reportedly determine the order that was placed against Heather, who has argued that her intention to raise awareness of her daughter’s passing was not to dox the alleged bullies but to simply spread a message about mental health.