He died in 2019 just days before Christmas. His family says he was bullied at school.

"A Different Cry" explores the rising suicide rates among Black youth in America. The story, told through the eyes of two families who lost their sons to suicide, shows how school systems are ill-equipped to handle bullying complaints and how poor records and data are obscuring the true nature of the crisis in America. In episode two, Jeffery's parents share their son's struggles and how he died. Experts also discuss how suicide attempts among Black children have increased over the years and how suicides are also undercounted. Get more details here: 11alive.com/adifferentcry 11Alive is Where Atlanta Speaks. We believe that news shouldn’t be a one-way conversation, but a dialogue with you. Join in, share your thoughts and connect with new perspectives. Follow 11Alive on Social: Facebook:   / 11alive   Twitter:   / 11alivenews   Instagram:   / 11alive   Subscribe to 11Alive for exclusive content: http://bit.ly/11AliveSubscribe Visit Site: https://www.11Alive.com/