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ANAHEIM, Calif. – Thirteen-year-old Mia Leah Mejia was known for her bright smile. She was passionate about gymnastics and dreamed of one day attending UCLA to become a gymnastics coach.

"She was a really good girl," said her mother, Veronica Mejia. "She was always happy, she always tried to help others." But on March 17, 2025, Mia, a 7th grader at Lexington Junior High School in Cypress, died by suicide.

Her parents, Veronica and Gustavo Mejia, believe relentless bullying at school drove their daughter to that point. Her parents say they late

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