Family demands justice after teen allegedly raped by dad dies by suicide

Makayla’s loved ones now carry her story, standing outside a California courthouse and refusing to let her be forgotten. They remember a hopeful teen who sought a fresh start, only to face betrayal and harm that took everything from her.

For them, justice means a full trial—every piece of evidence heard, her voice represented through what she left behind. Above all, it means recognizing that her life mattered and that what happened cannot be quietly dismissed.