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The Tragic Case of Serena McKay: A Study in Cyber Violence and Justice!

Fiza Ansari
Last updated: 2023/07/24 at 4:43 PM
By Fiza Ansari

In 2017, Serena McKay, a Canadian high school student from Sagkeeng Anicinabe High School, unfortunately passed away. The case attracted a lot of attention owing to its grisly details as well as the role that social media played in escalating the injury and emotional distress brought on by the tragedy.

Contents
Serena Mckay Video and The IncidentPerpetrators and Legal ProceedingsSerena Mckay Case: Social Media’s Role and ImplicationsAftermath and LegacyConclusion

Serena Mckay Video and The Incident

Serena McKay was discovered dead on April 23, 2017, in Sagkeeng First Nation, a reservation located about 100 kilometers northeast of Winnipeg. According to reports, the young woman had been savagely assaulted by her peers.

A video of the beating was taken, and Facebook, a popular social networking site, posted it online but was taken away due to its disturbing graphics. Widespread shock and indignation were provoked by the horrific footage. A news channel has posted a video of the last recites of her funeral with her friends and family.

Perpetrators and Legal Proceedings

Two adolescent girls, Serena’s classmates, 16 and 17, were the perpetrators. The 16-year-old girl admitted to second-degree murder, while the 17-year-old admitted to manslaughter after the two juveniles were soon arrested and charged.

The young age of the offenders made the sentencing in this instance difficult. The teenager who admitted to second-degree murder was given a sentence of 40 months, including time served, which included 16 months in custody and the remainder under conditional supervision in the community. The manslaughter defendant was given a sentence of two years in jail and one year of community monitoring.

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Serena Mckay Case: Social Media’s Role and Implications

The tragic case of Serena McKay brought social media’s role in contemporary crimes to light. The fact that the vicious attack was captured on camera and later posted on Facebook exacerbated the tragedy and greatly upset Serena’s family and her neighborhood.

Facebook removed the video two days after it was reported and expressed its condemnation in response to the occurrence. The incident brought up important issues regarding social media platforms’ responsibilities for policing harmful information and the degree to which they should be held accountable for similar incidents.

Serena Mckay

Aftermath and Legacy

Following Serena McKay’s passing, calls for structural reforms in the strategy used to stop youth violence and cyberbullying were made. Her situation acted as a catalyst for discussions regarding future incident prevention among community members, educators, and officials.

Delores Daniels, the victim’s mother, repeatedly pleaded for justice and steps to stop tragedies like this. She became an advocate for anti-bullying policies and upgrades to the child welfare system after her daughter passed away.

Conclusion

Serena McKay’s story serves as a stark reminder of the potentially lethal results of violence and the increased harm that social media may bring about. It has also brought attention to the critical need for strong systems to stop such crimes, safeguard victims, and properly punish criminals. Serena’s tale continues to motivate initiatives to create a more equitable and compassionate society as we continue to wrestle with the consequences of this case.

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