Missing Henderson teen found in desert died by suicide, coroner’s office says
A missing teen whose body was found in Henderson died by suicide, the Clark County coroner’s office said Tuesday.
Seventeen-year-old Jennaleah Hin, of Henderson, left home on the evening of Dec. 30 after a family dispute. On her way out of the home, Hin said something to the effect of: “You don’t have to worry about me anymore,” according to Mark Speer, a commander with Red Rock Search & Rescue.
Her body was found by a hiker Sunday in the desert area east of Desert Sunflower Circle and Spanish Needle Street, according to authorities.
If you’re thinking about suicide, or are worried about a friend or loved one, help is available 24/7 by calling or texting the Lifeline network at 988. Live chat is available at 988lifeline.org. Additionally, the Crisis Text Line is a free, national service available 24/7. Text HOME to 741741.
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