Overview

• Virginia Giuffre, a prominent survivor and advocate against sex trafficking, was confirmed by her family to have died by suicide on April 25 at her home in Neergabby, Western Australia.
• Her father, Sky Roberts, and lawyer, Karrie Louden, have publicly disputed the suicide ruling, alleging potential foul play and urging a formal investigation into her death.
• Roberts described his disbelief during an interview, stating that Giuffre was ‘strong’ and had ‘too much to live for,’ including her advocacy work for survivors.
• Giuffre’s family has launched a GoFundMe campaign to establish a public memorial and continue her fight for justice and support for abuse survivors.
• In the weeks before her death, Giuffre faced health and personal challenges, including a disputed car crash, estrangement from her husband, and ongoing legal issues.