Braden Markus, 15, had what his mother said was an "amazing weekend of football" on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2021. To celebrate, the Ohio teen ordered his favorite food, then "spent the rest of the night ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The day Braden Markus took his own life at the age of 15, no one could understand why. It wasn't until nearly a year later that his family and friends learned the Olentangy teen was ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Something was not adding up the morning Jennifer Markus' 15-year-old son died. Why would a happy and typical teenage boy take his own life? After an exhausting 11 months, the family ...

A student wears a “22” pin to honor late sophomore Braden Markus during a football game at Olentangy High School in October 2021. Braden Markus was supposed to graduate from high school this year. The ...

Editor's note: This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, you can call or text 988. Braden Markus was supposed to graduate from high school this year. The Olentangy High ...

This article addresses the issue of suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or dial 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline ...