Dagney Benedict Was Sexually Molested By Her Father For Years, Arrested For Failing To Register As A Sex Offender Two Weeks Before She Committed Suicide

But, Sure, Let's Blame Libs of TikTok

Having obtained the full autopsy report for Dagney (Nex) Benedict, many of the questions regarding her overdose have found answers. Released by the Chief Medical Officer and Board of Medicolegal Investigations on March 27th, 2024, the comprehensive report aligns with the earlier findings announced by the Medical Examiner’s Office on March 13th, 2024. It confirms the presence of "massive" levels of Diphenhydramine, commonly known as Benadryl, in Dagney's blood.

Dr. Paul Wax, serving as the Executive Director of the American College of Toxicology, reviewed the findings and affirmed that reaching such a toxicity level might have involved consuming 50 to 100 pills. Another expert concluded that her regular medication, fluoxetine, prescribed for bipolar disorder, was detected and could have contributed. The determination was made that her death was intentionally self-inflicted.

The report stated that "11 pages released contain handwritten notes 'indicative of self-harm' discovered in Nex's room by family members, along with a history of 'bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, self-harm (cutting).'”

As is customary in such circumstances, there's a broader context to consider. A subtle indication was provided by the Washington Post on February 21st, 2024, though it remained within the confines of that report. Recounting Dagney's funeral, the article mentions that alongside her mother and Benedict, Dagney's cousin spoke. Notably, Nex's biological mother attended the service, while their father, incarcerated for abuse, was notably absent. This detail may have carried greater significance than initially acknowledged.

On July 17th, 2019, when Dagney was 11 years old, an arrest warrant was issued for James Everette Hughes, Dagney’s father. He was arrested on July 31st, 2019, in Sebastian County, AR. The charge was for rape of a minor under the age of 14, during the time period between May 2017 and August 2017, when Dagney was nine years old. Among many witnesses was Sue Benedict, the grandmother who would adopt Dagney in 2019.

Hughes accepted a plea deal for second-degree sexual assault on November 27th, 2019. He received a five-year prison sentence with ten years suspended and was mandated to register as a sex offender, with no contact allowed with his daughter. On January 25th, 2024, the Little Rock Police Department rearrested him for failing to comply with sex offender reporting, just two weeks before Dagney tragically took her own life.

In Pulaski County, AR, a new case was filed against Hughes on March 5th, 2024, under 60CR-24-894: State v. James Everette Hughes, for failing to register as a sex offender or report an address change. His next court appearance is set for May 2nd, 2024. Further information regarding Hughes' arrest record can be found under LRCR-24-389, filed on January 26th, 2024.

The case report is harrowing to read. In the report, Dagney, age 11, would tell investigators her father anally raped her when she was nine years old. She reported he had molested her for years prior.

The case details and documents can be found here, 66FCR-19-560: State v. James Everette Hughes, and the Sebastian County AR Inmate Inquiry. Jeremy L. Quinn, a reporter, broke the details of her father in a series of tweets and TikTok videos, which launched this investigation into official records. He provides additional details of family members sharing their experience, including the recent arrest of her father.

Dagney grappled with an internal struggle, confronting severe mental health challenges including depression and anxiety. She resorted to self-harm and endured mood fluctuations, prompting her grandmother to make a 911 call for fear of potential overdose. It remains uncertain whether she was cognizant of her father's release or subsequent arrest in January. Her suicide notes, as vaguely reported by the police, only hint at the influence of her family dynamics and personal experiences on her decision.

What we know for certain is that she should not have been elevated as a symbol for a social justice movement, utilizing her name and image to fuel political outrage and push for policy changes. Likewise, the girls she had a conflict with did not merit being subjected to online hatred and malicious allegations from the media. Even the President's statement directly linking them to a hate crime was unwarranted.

This never should have happened. Her death should have remained a private matter for her family, allowing them the space to mourn in peace, especially after all they had endured. But no, the media chose to exploit a deeply traumatized young girl for their own political gain, shamelessly lying, fabricating, and twisting the story into a narrative they could wield to further their agenda. It's infuriating how they exploited her suffering for their selfish purposes.

As for the Washington Post’s reportage on Dagney’s suicide, in what can only be described as journalistic malpractice: instead of telling the truth, WaPo has decided that the final blame rests with Chaya Raichik and Libs of TikTok.

I will say this again: we accept no blame for Dagney Benedict, or even the next Dagney Benedict, or even the next. This is stochastic terrorism by gender jihadists high on their own supply, for it is they who hype the suicide threats that create actual suicidal people.

Chaya Raichik needs to make an example out of the Washington Post.