No Charges in Suicide of Bullied Indiana Boy, Police Confirm

Authorities find insufficient evidence for criminal charges despite acknowledging bullying incidents at school and home.

Sammy Teusch, 10, was found dead on May 5, with the coroner ruling his death a suicide by asphyxiation.
Investigations revealed Sammy faced bullying both inside and outside of Greenfield Intermediate School.
Police Chief Brian Hartman stated there was no definitive cause linking the bullying to Sammy's death.
Sammy's parents reported the bullying to the school approximately 20 times, feeling their concerns were inadequately addressed.
The school's actions included suspensions for the bullies, but no legal definitions of bullying were met for criminal charges.