Ignored Warnings, Ongoing Harassment
Josiah Michael Dwinell faced relentless bullying at Mattoon Middle School. His family reported the abuse to school officials, but concerns were dismissed as "seeking attention."
The family pulled Josiah out and enrolled him in a private school. That wasn’t the end.
Bullied Again After Returning to Public School
Josiah returned to Mattoon Middle School. The bullying continued despite previous complaints and interventions.
Tragic Outcome and Unheard Alerts
On March 12, 2026, Josiah died by suicide. His family’s warnings about ongoing bullying went unaddressed before his death.
GoFundMe
A GoFundMe has been setup to provide support to his family.