Oxychan
Bianca Devins, also known as Oxychan, was a rising egirl and aspiring model whose life was cut short by one of her orbiters at the age of 17. On July 14, 2019, she was murdered by Brandon Clark, a friend she knew through social media. Her murder and the subsequent sharing of images online shocked the Internet community, leading to widespread discussions about online harassment, the responsibilities of social media platforms, and the darker aspects of internet culture.[1][2][3]
Bianca Devins | |
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Born | October 2, 2001 |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Aspiring Model, Aspiring E-Girl |
Known for | Being Murdered |
Dates Active | 2018–2019 |
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Origin edit
Bianca Devins began her online presence as an active user on Instagram, Discord, and 4chan, where she shared her life and creative pursuits. Her main alias oxychan combined the street name for the narcotic OxyContin ("Oxy") with the Japanese term "chan," the honorific for a girl.[4][5][3]
Spread edit
Bianca's following grew as she connected with more people online. On July 13, 2019, after attending a concert with Brandon Clark, a friend from discord, she was brutally murdered by him in a fit of jealous rage. Clark documented the crime by posting images of Bianca’s body on Discord and Instagram, which quickly went viral after being posted to /r9k/. This incident shocked the Internet and brought brief but significant attention to the dangers of online relationships and the consequences of unchecked mental health issues.[2][6][3]
Bianca's Online Behavior edit
Bianca Devins was known for her frequent use of social media and had a complex online persona. She was involved in various online communities, including 4chan, where she was reportedly known for finding orbiters to send sexually explicit pictures to. According to testimony from her Discord circles, she would sometimes lie about her age to engage adult men in sexual conversations and later threaten to report them unless they complied with her demands. This manipulative behavior was partially attributed to her mental health issues, including borderline personality disorder, which she had been diagnosed with.[3]
Conversations and screenshots shared online after her death revealed a pattern of manipulative and abusive behavior in her relationships. She reportedly used people for her own gratification, often engaging in harmful behavior toward those close to her.[3]
The Murder edit
Bianca's murder highlighted the dark side of Internet fame and the potential dangers of obsessive online relationships. On the night of her death, Bianca and Brandon attended a concert in New York City, during which an altercation allegedly occurred. According to reports, Bianca had kissed another man at the concert, leading to a confrontation with Brandon. Fueled by jealousy, Brandon murdered Bianca later that night and posted images of her body online, leading to a massive public outcry and further sensationalization by the media.[7][3]
Brandon Clark was apprehended at the scene after attempting to kill himself. He was later charged with second-degree murder and sentenced to 25 years to life in prison.[8]
Media Response and Impact edit
The murder of Bianca Devins became a focal point for discussions on online misogyny, the dangers of Internet fame, and the responsibilities of social media platforms in monitoring and removing harmful content. The case was widely reported in the media, often with a focus on the sensational aspects of the crime. However, some narratives oversimplified the events, painting Bianca as an innocent victim of online stalking without acknowledging the complexities of her online interactions and mental health issues.[3]
The widespread dissemination of the images of her murder also sparked debates on the ethics of sharing graphic content online and the psychological impact it can have on viewers, especially younger people. It raised questions about the effectiveness of social media companies in preventing the spread of such content and protecting users from harm.[6][3]
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References edit
- ↑ Wikipedia: Murder of Bianca Devins
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Bianca Devins: The Teen Girl Whose Murder Photos Went Viral
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 TomDark YouTube: The Truth About Bianca Devins
- ↑ Syracuse: Bianca Devins Murder
- ↑ CBS News: Bianca Devins Violent Images
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 BBC: Bianca Devins Murder
- ↑ People: Bianca Devins Murderer Sentenced
- ↑ The Independent: Bianca Devins Murder