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October 26th, 2012, 11:02 GMT · By

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Felicia Garcia: Bullied Teen Jumps in Front of Train, Sends Final Tweet

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15-year-old Felicia Garcia, from Staten Island, in the US, jumped in front of a train on Wednesday afternoon, after suffering from depression brought on by bullying.

The incident happened at Huguenot Staten Island Railway station, in Staten Island. Terrified classmates watched as she placed her bag on the platform, after finding out the train was coming. The girl's last words were “Finally, it's here.”

The Daily Dot reports that right before jumping, she left a single, haunting tweet. “I cant, im done, I give up,” she said.

Felicia had been a victim of bullying at school, which extended to her online persona. She was targeted by the Tottenville High School football team, who were spreading rumors about her having had relations with four boys on the team.

“She got bullied in the school, especially by the football players, because she looked different and had piercings,” one senior clarified.

“[Felicia] had a terrible life on top of all the heartache — bullies at school taunted her and spread rumors. I hope all bullies get punished,” a witness to the suicide said.

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Comment #1 by: sunshine77girl on 27 Oct 2012, 00:30 UTC reply to this comment

I pray that her family and friends find strength and peace during this period in their lives.


Comment #2 by: starlight on 28 Oct 2012, 17:01 UTC reply to this comment

Such a lovely young person. I trust she has peace, wherever she is.


Comment #3 by: sop on 30 Oct 2012, 14:16 UTC reply to this comment

What's up with all these loser kids crying then dying back when I was a kid if you were being bullied you would fight back not hurt yourself what a strange strange world we live in


Comment #4 by: HD on 30 Oct 2012, 15:07 UTC reply to this comment

This bullying has got to stop! Each and every person who tormented this girl needs to be held responsible and punished to the full extent of the law. There are THREE stories on here today of teens who have committed suicide due to bullying. This is unacceptable!

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