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 — 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Editor's note: This story discusses suicide and sexual abuse. If you or someone you know is struggling, you can call or text 988. Jennifer Markus spent much of Wednesday watching The Ohio Channel as a ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio lawmakers have introduced a bill that will increase penalties for sextortion crimes in honor of a 15-year-old Olentangy football player who was a victim of a scam. Braden Markus ...

Sextortion is now a felony in the state of Ohio. Braden’s Law went into effect on Wednesday. The law is named after Braden Markus, a 15-year-old boy who went to Olentangy High School and was a victim ...

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 ...