The ‘Blackout Challenge’ of dangerous social networks suspicion in the death of a 13 -year -old California child

A couple in southern California has blamed a viral challenge in social networks for the death of their 13 -year -old Nnamdi Glenn Ohaeri Jr.

Nnamdi was found unanswered in his room on February 3, one day after the Grammy 2025 Awards. Known for his nickname “Deuce”, he was the oldest of four brothers.

His mother immediately made RCP, while his father called 911 and looked for a neighbor. Despite his efforts, Deuce was declared dead shortly after. Initially, his death seemed to be a suicide case.

However, Deuce’s parents insisted that the 13 -year -old had not shown signs of being suicide. This led them to consider another heartbreaking possibility: that their son’s death was linked to a viral challenge on social networks.

“I heard something about a young person who tried to pass out and then return from him,” said Ohaeri, Mr., told Ktla. It is believed that this trend is similar to the infamous “Blackout Challenge”, which has claimed the lives of multiple young adolescents.

What is the ‘Bru what’s challenge’?

According to People.com, the “Blackout Challenge” emerged for the first time in 2008 and went viral in Tiktok in 2021.

It is also known as the “suffocation challenge” or the “challenge of going through the time.” This trend encourages users to contain breathing until they faint due to lack of oxygen, which is said to give users a sensation of euphoria.

This is an incredibly dangerous challenge and can be fatal. According to the centers for disease control and prevention (CDC), at least 82 adolescents died trying this challenge when he first appeared online. The average age of the victims was 13.

Containing breathing can cause brain damage and death at times

Call had no social media accounts

The couple insisted that they had placed strict parental controls on their son and brothers’ phones. Deuce was not allowed to have a social media account, which led them to believe that the 13 -year -old could have heard about this challenge of his teammates.

Deuce’s father stressed that they had open drug conversations with their children, but they never felt the need to discuss social networks.

“We are not talking about not following social networks trends or playing social media games, but we may need,” he said.

The funeral for the child took place on February 14. The family launched a fundraising on Gofundme, which has raised more than $ 75,000.