this is so sad and teens need to reliaze not to send naked pics to the boyfriends because once yall do broke he gonna send it to everybody and this is so sad because i would be so sad if this was me and i was you i hope and pray something happen to them bullyings

I am very saddened by this story and myself and several other nonprofits are joining together and producing The Modesty Tour to bring awareness to communities all around the US starting in CA regarding not only the sexting/suicide warning, but also rape, suicide, child sexual trafficking in the US, cutting, depression, modesty; these are just a few of the peer pressures teens are facing today. We want them to know we care, we have resources to help them and that they are loved and not alone. Their lives have purpose and meaning. I would like more info on Jesse's story to help us make others aware before it happens to them. Thank you for your time, Sincerely,

Regina Hernandez, Founder/CEO

Rags2RichesEMO, 501c3 foundation that reaches out to help teens in their hurting situation.

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As much as people don't want to say it, I will: She brought this on herself. This "spur of the moment" and "thinking it was just fine" is bull@!$%#. She should have known from jump that if she didn't believe she would be with this boy for the rest of her life, she should not have sent that naked picture. As soon as she did, it was all downhill from there. And the sad thing is, so many others are doing this, and won't know the full brunt of the consequences until they feel it themselves. It's terrible to know that people are so degrading and disrespectful to the point that this girl thought she couldn't live any longer. But why add fuel to the fire?

My heart breaks for not only Jesses family but also Hope Witsell's family for the same reason.  A loss of a life that could have been prevented had someone cared enough to love her before they lost her. That should show you that words hurt. No matter how small or what you think when you say or shout them, the recipient of those words take them to heart and their heart may be breaking on the inside and you just cant see it. Treat others the way you want to be treated and love one another. Stop the killing, whether it be with words, photos, jestures.  If you don't want to date someone anymore or  they made a mistake, which we ALL do, just walk away, move on, life is precious and each of these girls were precious and beautiful and they will be remembered by me as that, even though i didn't know them. Hopefully you will do the same.

i have sexted before...so i know the pain she went thru and i wish i knew jesse........i couldve helped i thnk

jesse did not deserve the torment that she got. her ex should not have sent those pictures. i am very sorry for the death of jesse and i wish that i could have helped.

im so sorry i hope noone else does this see how the parents feel and kids

Cynthia,

I am a college student researching and have been for information about sexting to present it to local high schools in my area. I ran across this story and will be sharing it with the youth in effort to help prevent tragedies like this from re-occuring. Would like you to know that Jessica's story is begin used to try to make a difference in the lives of other teens across the nation.

My daughter is currently experiencing cyber bullying. There has not been any pictures as far as I know but for the last two days girls have been posting GOD awful things about my daughter, threatening to smash her, and they are even cussing me and dragging my name through the mud now. I think this is a very serious problem today and something does need to be done about it. This is the second time my daughter has been through the internet harassment of others with threats and name calling. I fear for her because she is an emotional teenager who has made comments toward suicide. I think we need someone at our local high school to discuss this matter.

My son has been bullied for the past 4 years at school and worse on the bus. I am at a deadend. I have contacted the schools the bus co.'s i have gone to meetings and yelled and screamed cried and begged. Its geting so bad that he doesnt even talk to me anymore hes shuting down and gets sad and he's only 10. Im so scared does anyone have any ideas? I dont know what to do if you have an idea please post it thanks.