In the corridors of Owasso High School, a devastating event unfolded earlier this month, leaving a community in shock. Sixteen-year-old Dagny Benedict, known for her academic excellence, became the victim of a brutal altercation in a school bathroom, alongside another student.
The chaos, which lasted painfully long, was eventually halted by a school staffer, but not before Dagny and her peer suffered severe injuries at the hands of three older students.
A Life Cut Short
Dagny, who preferred the name ‘Nex’ and identified as non-binary, faced challenges beyond the academic realm, often encountering bullying at school. During the altercation, Nex sustained injuries so severe that they couldn’t make it to the nurse’s office on their own. Despite being briefly hospitalized, the aftermath of the confrontation proved fatal, with Nex tragically passing away the day after being readmitted to the hospital, leaving behind a community struggling to comprehend the senseless loss.
The aftermath of the tragedy has sparked a flurry of questions and demands for accountability. Local police are diligently piecing together the events that led to Nex’s untimely death, suspecting severe head trauma as the critical factor.
As the investigation unfolds, the Owasso Public School District remains tight-lipped, citing the ongoing investigation, leaving many to wonder about the consequences for those responsible for this heartbreaking incident. Amidst the grief, Nex’s family and friends remember a vibrant life passionate about Minecraft, animals, and cooking, a stark contrast to the violence that cut it short.