14-year-old Kansas boy dies by suicide after sextortion scam on TikTok and Snapchat
Summary
A 14-year-old Kansas boy, Caleb Moore, died by suicide after falling victim to a sextortion scam that began on TikTok and escalated on Snapchat. On June 10, 2025, Caleb began chatting with someone he believed was a 14-year-old girl, and the conversation quickly turned explicit. The impersonator sent compromising images and pressured Caleb to send explicit photos of himself. The scammer then demanded money and threatened to leak Caleb’s photos if he did not comply. Caleb sent a photo of a gun to the impersonator shortly before his death. His mother, Morgan Moore, described the emotional trauma of arriving at the scene and being unable to reach her son as he passed away in the house. The FBI is investigating the case, and the Moore family has launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise awareness about online exploitation.
Incident Details
Content or interactions that contribute to self-harm, suicidal ideation, or eating disorders.
Non-suicidal self-injury facilitated or encouraged through online interactions.
Content or contact linked to suicidal ideation, attempts, or completion.
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