Catherine “Daisy” Coleman, a sexual assault victim-turned-advocate, has passed away at the age of 23. Daisy was featured in Netflix‘s powerful 2016 documentary named partially for her, Audrie & Daisy, based on her experience as a rape survivor and the subsequent nationwide backlash she faced for coming forward with the story.
Coleman’s mother, Melinda, shared the sad news Tuesday on Facebook, writing: So, so sad… Related: Frank Ocean’s Brother Ryan Breaux Reportedly Dead At 18 Following Car Crash For those unfamiliar with her story, Coleman was just 14 years old when she alleged that she was sexually assaulted in 2012 by Matthew Barnett, a fellow teenager in her small Missouri hometown.
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