Drayke’s parents, Samie and Andy Hardman, said they checked on his mental health and asked him directly whether he was having suicidal thoughts, but he told them he was not. “What sucks is, butterflies can't see color; they can't see what the color of their rings are; they can't see how beautiful they are.
A year of bullying, a child lost: Utah schools still struggle to stop the cycle
Utah News spotted this story published August 28, 2026 at KJZZ. Full coverage may follow as more sources report.